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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (23,700 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris Cross or Kia Seltos?

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (15 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

Yaris Cross

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.

Toyota Yaris Cross is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Yaris Cross

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 Yaris Cross is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers visibly more boot space – 536 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris Cross comes out modestly 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 £23,700
Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris Cross

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
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Toyota Yaris Cross

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Reviews Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (15 Reviews)
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E.W
24 May 2026, 21:51:54

I want to choose the Yaris Cross because it’s cheaper per month than the ID3 and because of the high step-in of the Yaris — we’re in our late 70s.

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Oleh G
22 Apr 2026, 19:47:57

It would be desirable to improve its sound/noise insulation, increase the trunk capacity, add more power for the high beams, and offer more accessories.

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claudio
26 Mar 2026, 13:45:30

After several cars from the VW Group and a long search, I chose the Yaris Cross — also because of the unusual gearbox.

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Peter
25 Dec 2025, 21:05:44

I've had the car since April, and so far I'm giving it a 5.

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Gelu
26 Sept 2025, 18:58:16

Great car — average consumption from April to September in Eco mode: 3.7 L/100 km.

Kia Seltos

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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
101 - 108 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
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Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 - 510 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full 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
116 - 130 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 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
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Toyota Yaris Cross?

The Toyota Yaris Cross is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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