Model Year | 2021 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,369 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 2,009 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,016 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 978 mm | -13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 753 L | 504 L | 249 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.6 | 1,345 L | 25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,778 L | 2,449 L | -1 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 2020 Subaru Ascent.