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Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Corolla Cross

In comparing the Kia Seltos to the Toyota Corolla Cross, the Kia Seltos has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Seltos versus the Toyota Corolla Cross, the Kia Seltos is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Kia Seltos versus Toyota Corolla Cross Pricing

A used 2023 Kia Seltos ranges from $24,304 to $32,984 while a used 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is priced between $25,050 to $35,007. For a new model, the Kia Seltos's price is between $24,415 and $31,800, with the Toyota Corolla Cross priced between $25,094 and $33,643.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Kia Seltos’s base engine makes 146 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Cross base engine makes 169 horsepower. The Seltos is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, while the Corolla Cross is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 409 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Kia Seltos, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Toyota Corolla Cross, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Kia Seltos.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Kia Seltos has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Kia Seltos

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$24,415 - $31,800

Used Asking Price:

$24,304 - $32,984

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

42.1%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,094 - $33,643

Used Asking Price:

$25,050 - $35,007

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

31.4%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

4 / 18
6 / 61

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 18

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 61
53 / 61

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 24

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 61
4 / 61

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 24

Summary Review

Not yet available

Summary Review

Not yet available

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

Trim Levels

EX, LX, Nightfall, S, SX

Trim Levels

L, LE, XLE

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

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

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:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

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:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

31 / 33 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

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:

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:

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:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

52.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.4 inches

Cargo Space:

26.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

121.4 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:

3125 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

175.6 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 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 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/65R17