Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos
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MSRP$23,800 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings1254 | Listings550 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHonda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe for the 2022 model year, and the EX has now left the lineup as well. The three remaining trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through the mountains of Washington's Columbia River Gorge. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
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Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.4 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3159 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height63.4 in |
Length179.8 in | Length172.6 in |
Width72.4 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase104.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,800 | $24,490 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Honda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe for the 2022 model year, and the EX has now left the lineup as well. The three remaining trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through the mountains of Washington's Columbia River Gorge. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.4 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3159 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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