7.9
2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD review
The Kia Seltos range still has plenty to offer, but the GT-Line is best enjoyed with less power... and a lower price.
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Scott Collie
2022 Kia Seltos vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Kia Seltos
Volvo XC40
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XC40
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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
8.1
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Based on the Kia Seltos GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE)
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 380 km
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$54,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly laid-out interior
- Improved eight-speed automatic
- Impressive infotainment displays
Misses
- Infuriating safety systems
- Awkward turbocharged engine
- Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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 (+$520)
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Colours Available
There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.
Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 11.3 | |
