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Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic specs.

2021 Kia Seltos and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2021 2016  
Model Kia Seltos Chevrolet Sonic  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
146 hp@6200
132 lb-ft@4500
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 4,369 mm 4,039 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,615 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,400 kg 1,263 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 46 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,306 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 960 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 879 mm 86 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 753 L 538 L 215 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,778 L 1,351 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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