Reasons to pick Kia K4
- 1you want the lower price of entry: LX starts at $24,295.
- 2efficiency matters: EX+ bottoms out at 7.3 L/100 km.
- 3you care about what happens in the middle of the ladder: EX Premium already carries 2 core tracked features.
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2026 Kia K4 vs 2026 Kia Seltos
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
K4vsSeltos
- Price−$1,800
- Efficiency0.3 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,368 L
- Rows won4–2
K4 starts $1,800 lower. K4 wins efficiency by 0.3 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 1,368 L more cargo room. Seltos reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Kia K4Kia Seltos
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$1,800 lower
K4
$24,295
LX
Seltos
$26,095
LX FWD
Average trim price$1,360 lower
K4
$30,115
5 tracked trims
Seltos
$31,475
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia K4 | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $24,295 LX | $26,095 LX FWD | $1,800 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $30,115 5 tracked trims | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $1,360 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.3 L/100 km EX+ | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 0.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 410 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 1,368 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features EX Premium at $30,495 | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 2 features GT-Line Turbo Limited at $35,095 | 6 features SX at $37,495 | +4 features |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 5 yr / 100,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows4beyond the core table
Model reach3 vs 4K4 vs Seltos
Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Lane-keep supportLeft sooner
K4
$24,295
LX
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Seltos
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
1
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
Locking differentialRight only
K4
—
Doesn’t reach it
Seltos
$28,095
LX
Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
K4
$28,595
EX+
Full-width premium sunroof
Seltos
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
Premium audioLeft sooner
K4
$35,095
GT-Line Turbo Limited
Harman Kardon® premium audio system
Seltos
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia K4 | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded K4 unlocks it $1,800 sooner. | $24,295 LX Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Left sooner |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Kia K4 | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,095 LX Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia K4 | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded K4 unlocks it $2,600 sooner. | $28,595 EX+ Full-width premium sunroof | $31,195 EX Sunroof | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded K4 unlocks it $2,400 sooner. | $35,095 GT-Line Turbo Limited Harman Kardon® premium audio system | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | Left sooner |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Kia K4$24,295
LX
7.6 L/100 km efficiency1 features
Kia Seltos$26,095
LX FWD
7.6 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia K4 | LX | $24,295 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |