Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,369 mm | 4,475 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,347 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 53 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,001 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 925 mm | 40 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 753 L | 688 L | 65 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,778 L | 1,849 L | 0 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.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |