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Renault Master Transporter vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Kia Seltos?

Renault Master Transporter vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • marginally more efficient
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Kia Seltos

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

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

Master Transporter

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.

Kia Seltos is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Seltos offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is considerably lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter comes out clearly ahead 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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