Model Year | 2021 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.9 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 180.9 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 67.0 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3456 lb. | 3490 lb. | -34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.8 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 47.7 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 62.8 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.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |