Kia Seltos alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Kia Seltos, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Kia Seltos and are good next research steps.

from £40,200

Kia EV3

Price 40,200 - 43,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 265 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range 572 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.6 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 385 Nm
Model EV3
Model (81,4 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Earth AWD, GT-Line AWD
Power kW 195 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,995 kg
Trunk capacity 413 L
Width 1,850 mm
Brand Kia
Payload 485 kg

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Kia EV3 as a suitable alternative to Kia Seltos

The Kia EV3 and the Kia Seltos target buyers with different priorities: the EV3 is an all-electric compact crossover focused on efficiency, low running costs and modern tech, while the Seltos is a conventional (gasoline/optional hybrid in some markets) SUV that emphasizes practicality, space and value. This comparison will help you decide which suits you better by weighing driving range and efficiency, interior space and versatility, ownership costs, equipment and on-road character.

The Kia EV3 is a stylish, user-friendly electric crossover that focuses on practicality and a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It delivers a comfortable ride with intuitive technology and efficient everyday performance, making it a sensible choice for city and family use.

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markedly cheaper
markedly lighter
clearly more trunk space
noticeably more power
markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £24,700

Renault Symbioz

Price 24,700 - 31,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.1 - 11 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Symbioz
Model E-Tech Full Hybrid 160, Mild Hybrid 140
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D, E
Trim Level Techno Multi-Mode-Automatik, Esprit Alpine Multi-Mode-Automatik, Iconic Multi-Mode-Automatik, Evolution, Evolution EDC, Techno, Techno EDC, Esprit Alpine EDC
Power kW 103 - 116 kW
co2 102 - 136 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Curb weight 1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity 492 - 576 L
Width 1,797 mm
Brand Renault
Payload 455 - 459 kg

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Quick data check: Renault Symbioz

slightly more power
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
a bit cheaper
substantially more efficient
somewhat lighter
only slightly more trunk space

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from £35,100

Honda ZR-V

Price 35,100 - 38,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model ZR-V
Model ZR-V 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class D
Trim Level Elegance, Sport, Advance
Power kW 135 kW
co2 130 - 132 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,660 - 1,710 kg
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 440 - 455 kg

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Quick data check: Honda ZR-V

moderately cheaper
very slightly lighter
only slightly more power
visibly more efficient
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £29,100

Kia Sportage

Price 29,100 - 47,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 288 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 - 11.6 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Sportage
Model Sportage 1.6 T-GDI, Sportage 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid, Sportage 1.6 CRDI EcoDynamics+, Sportage 1.6 T-GDI Plug-In Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E, G, B
Trim Level Vision 2WD, Vision 2WD DCT, Spirit 2WD, Core 2WD Automatik, Spirit 2WD DCT, GT-Line 2WD DCT, Vision AWD DCT, Spirit AWD DCT, GT-Line AWD DCT, Vision 2WD Automatik, Vision AWD Automatik, Spirit 2WD Automatik, Spirit AWD Automatik, GT-Line 2WD Automatik, GT-Line AWD Automatik, Core 2WD, Black Edition 2WD DCT, Black Edition AWD DCT, Black Edition 2WD Automatik, Black Edition AWD Automatik
Power kW 100 - 212 kW
co2 67 - 177 g/km
Engine capacity 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity 526 - 587 L
Width 1,865 mm
Brand Kia
Payload 533 - 580 kg

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Quick data check: Kia Sportage

only slightly lighter
marginally cheaper
markedly more power
considerably more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly more trunk space

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from £29,600

Nissan Qashqai

Price 29,600 - 39,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 158 - 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Qashqai
Model Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T MHEV, Qashqai 1.5 e-POWER
CO2 Efficiency Class E, C
Trim Level Acenta, Acenta Xtronic, N-CONNECTA, N-CONNECTA Xtronic, N-CONNECTA 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN Xtronic, N-DESIGN 4x4 Xtronic, Tekna Xtronic, Tekna 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN, Tekna, N-TEC Xtronic, N-TEC
Power kW 116 - 151 kW
co2 98 - 152 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity 479 - 504 L
Width 1,835 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 446 - 516 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan Qashqai

very slightly cheaper
very slightly more trunk space
somewhat more power
considerably more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £20,700

Vauxhall Frontera

Price 20,700 - 30,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 110 - 145 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 308 - 400 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.1 - 14.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Frontera
Model Frontera Electric Extended Range, Frontera 1.2 DI Turbo Hybrid 48V, Frontera Electric
CO2 Efficiency Class A, D
Trim Level Edition, GS, Ultimate eDCT (5-Sitzer), Ultimate eDCT (7-Sitzer), Ultimate, Edition eDCT, GS eDCT (5-Sitzer), GS eDCT (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 81 - 107 kW
co2 0 - 118 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity 460 L
Width 1,795 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 436 - 570 kg
Variant Electric

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Quick data check: Vauxhall Frontera

somewhat more power
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
noticeably more efficient
barely lighter

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