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Vauxhall Mokka vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Mokka or Kia Seltos?

Vauxhall Mokka vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Mokka

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Mokka is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Mokka

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Mokka offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers clearly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Mokka

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, Vauxhall Mokka is slightly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers markedly more boot space – 536 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries somewhat more – 495 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka 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.

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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 336 - 403 km
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Vauxhall Mokka

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Reviews Vauxhall Mokka

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yannick
18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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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
23,000 - 40,500 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,787 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
388 - 400 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Mokka?

The Vauxhall Mokka is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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