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Honda Civic vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Kia Seltos?

Honda Civic vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Seltos

  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Seltos is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic offers marginally more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers moderately more torque with 315 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is marginally lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5 L/100km
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Honda Civic

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Reviews Honda Civic

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Galym
6 Feb 2026, 11:09:51

I used to have a petrol Civic and recently had the chance to drive the Civic hybrid. What a difference! Of course you’ve got to buy it! It’s a car that puts a big grin on your face behind the wheel. Sporty, eye-catching design.

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Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is a stylish and practical compact SUV that balances urban-friendly dimensions with a confident road presence. Inside it feels thoughtfully laid out with comfortable seating and a composed ride that suits daily driving and light adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Honda
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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