Seltos starts $2,245 lower. Civic Sedan wins efficiency by 2.7 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 1,359 L more cargo room. 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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$26,095
LX FWD
$28,340
LX
$31,475
5 tracked trims
$33,060
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Seltos | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $26,095 LX FWD | $28,340 LX | $2,245 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $33,060 4 tracked trims | $1,585 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 4.9 L/100 km SPORT HYBRID | 2.7 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 419 L Best published cargo figure | 1,359 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | 0 features Core coverage still thin | Only Kia full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $37,495 | 2 features Core coverage still thin | Only Kia full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Seltos, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Honda Civic Sedan.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
$28,340
LX
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
—
Doesn’t reach it
$28,340
LX
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
—
Doesn’t reach it
$28,340
LX
Blind Spot Information (BSI) system
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$37,600
SPORT TOURING HYBRID
Google built-in
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
$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
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
$32,200
SPORT
Notable features: 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel; Dual-zone climate control; One-touch power moonroof; Heated front seats; Synthetic leather and fabric seating
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
$37,600
SPORT TOURING HYBRID
BOSE premium sound system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Seltos unlocks it $2,245 sooner. | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $28,340 LX Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Left sooner |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,340 LX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,340 LX Blind Spot Information (BSI) system | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Google built-inExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches google built-in. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,600 SPORT TOURING HYBRID Google built-in | Right only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | $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 | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Seltos unlocks it $1,005 sooner. | $31,195 EX Sunroof | $32,200 SPORT Notable features: 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel; Dual-zone climate control; One-touch power moonroof; Heated front seats; Synthetic leather and fabric seating | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Seltos unlocks it $105 sooner. | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | $37,600 SPORT TOURING HYBRID BOSE premium sound system | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Kia Seltos
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LX FWD
LX
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |
| Honda Civic Sedan | LX | $28,340 | 6.6 L/100 km | 0 |