Model Year | 2021 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Chevrolet Malibu Limited | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 202 hp@6300 191 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,369 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 953 mm | 22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 935 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 753 L | 462 L | 291 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,778 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited.