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Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (136 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 – Subaru Crosstrek or Kia Seltos?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Kia Seltos

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Seltos uses 6.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers markedly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 83 Nm more.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is barely lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers significantly more boot space – 536 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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