2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison

    Hyundai Kona

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    Kia Seltos

    2023 Hyundai
    Kona
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Seltos
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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    7.9
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
    Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    38L - 50L
    148 to 450 km
    50L
    345 to 370 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $29,850 - $45,270
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, polished interior
    • Smoother, more refined drive
    • Space-saver spare rare in this segment
    Misses
    • Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
    • ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
    • 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Drives sweetly
    • Big and practical boot
    • Front and rear USB connectivity
    Misses
    • Interior is built to a price
    • Still no adaptive cruise control
    • Intrusive safety tech

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$595)
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

    The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

    • Mars Orange
    • Pluton Blue*
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Gravity Grey*
    • Fusion Black*
    • Neptune Blue*
    • Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
    • Clear White & Fusion Black roof^

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJMULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    1580 - 19991598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 0.0, 1.6L2.0L, 1.6L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4INLINE 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLEVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    77kW - 206kW110kW - 146kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62006000 - 6200
    Torque
    144Nm - 395Nm180Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600 - 45001600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 1410 - 12.5

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