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Kia Seltos vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (29,300 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Seltos or Kia PV5?

Kia Seltos vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Kia Seltos

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Kia PV5

  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Seltos

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Seltos is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,515 £.

PV5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Seltos offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers marginally more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Seltos

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is noticeably lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 794 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries markedly more – 790 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 295 - 416 km
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Kia Seltos

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 169 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
536 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 495 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
Is the Kia Seltos offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Seltos is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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