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Suzuki Across vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (49,900 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Across or Kia Seltos?

Suzuki Across vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Suzuki Across

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Seltos

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Seltos is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Across

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 Suzuki Across offers considerably more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

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, Kia Seltos is clearly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers marginally more boot space – 536 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Across is clearly superior overall 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.

£49,877
Across

Suzuki Across

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 km
Suzuki Across
Kia Seltos

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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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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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Suzuki Across
Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,900 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
4,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
306 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
225 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Kia
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