Model Year | 2021 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.5 in | 2 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 179.3 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 59.2 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3087 lb. | 3285 lb. | -198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.5 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |