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Renault Austral vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (148 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Kia Seltos?

Renault Austral vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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Kia Seltos

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Austral

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Austral uses 6.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Seltos

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 Kia Seltos offers slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Austral

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 only slightly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers barely more boot space – 555 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries barely more – 495 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos stands out in the key areas 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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Seltos

Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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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
29,900 - 34,100 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
148 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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