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Toyota C-HR vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota C-HR or Kia Seltos?

Toyota C-HR vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Toyota C-HR

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota C-HR is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

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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 Toyota C-HR offers a bit more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

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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, Toyota C-HR is very slightly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers somewhat more boot space – 536 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR stands well ahead of its rival 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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Toyota C-HR

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 66 km
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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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Reviews Toyota C-HR

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Jan
16 May 2026, 20:51:01

Great driving comfort, admittedly short trips, but above all a cool impression.

Rav is for wimps.

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Sam baba
25 Apr 2026, 21:54:02

Reliability and no maintenance costs, plus a futuristic design.

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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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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 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
66 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
52 - 116 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,832 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 425 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Toyota C-HR have?

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

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