Seltos starts $4,750 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 5.5 L/100 km. Niro gives you 27 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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$26,095
LX FWD
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$31,475
5 tracked trims
$34,985
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Seltos | Kia Niro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $26,095 LX FWD | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $4,750 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $34,985 5 tracked trims | $3,510 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 5.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 27 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | 1 feature EX Premium Hybrid at $35,545 | =Tied |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $37,495 | 1 feature EX PHEV at $38,845 | +5 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.
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)
$30,845
LX Hybrid
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
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
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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
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Sunroof
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
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Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Kia Niro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Seltos unlocks it $4,750 sooner. | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $30,845 LX Hybrid Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Left sooner |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Kia Seltos | Kia Niro | 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 | Kia Niro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Seltos unlocks it $4,350 sooner. | $31,195 EX Sunroof | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Sunroof | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Seltos reaches premium audio. | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
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 Hybrid
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 1 |
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