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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Kia Seltos?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • barely more efficient
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Kia Seltos

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Transporter

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Seltos

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 Kia Seltos offers barely 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is clearly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 727 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is decisively 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 km
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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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