Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Seltos
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The key differences
The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 177 hp, 19 hp more than the Kia Seltos's best.
The Hyundai Tucson is 80 mm (3 in) longer than the Kia Seltos.
Typical kerb weights are 1,478 kg for the Hyundai Tucson and 1,455 kg for the Kia Seltos.
In the US, the Hyundai Tucson has the better EPA rating at up to 38 mpg combined, against 31 mpg for the Kia Seltos.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) | 113–158 hp (84–118 kW) |
| Torque | 192–416 Nm | 144–253 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9–12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 175–205 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 6 | — |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.3 l/100 km | — |
| US combined economy | 26–38 mpg | 25–31 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 420 mi | — |
| Length | 4,510 mm (178 in) | 4,430 mm (174 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73 in) | 1,830 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65 in) | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (106 in) | 2,690 mm (106 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,478 kg (3,258 lb) | 1,455 kg (3,208 lb) |
| Sold in | United States, South Africa | India, South Africa |