Kia Seltos vs. Suzuki XL7
When we compare the Kia Seltos to the Suzuki XL7, the Kia Seltos has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Suzuki XL7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Seltos versus the Suzuki XL7, the Suzuki XL7 is a better car than the Kia Seltos.
Kia Seltos vs. Suzuki XL7 Pricing
A used 2023 Kia Seltos ranges from $24,092 to $32,697 while a used 2009 Suzuki XL7 is priced between $4,900 to $9,500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Seltos’s base engine makes 146 horsepower, and the Suzuki XL7 base engine makes 252 horsepower. The Seltos is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The XL7 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Seltos uses regular unleaded, and the XL7 uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Suzuki XL7 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Kia Seltos, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Kia Seltos has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$24,559 - $31,680
Used Asking Price:
$24,092 - $32,697
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
42.1%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$4,900 - $9,500
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Kia Seltos Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Suzuki XL7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Seltos Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
24 out of / 61Ranking
53 out of / 61Suzuki XL7 Rankings
Summary Review
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Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Seltos Trim Levels
EX, LX, Nightfall, S, SX
Suzuki XL7 Trim Levels
Limited, Luxury, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
243 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
316 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
26.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3087 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
172 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4030 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
112.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
