2021 Hyundai Kona vs 2022 Kia Seltos

2021 Hyundai Kona

#6 in Small SUVs

2022 Kia Seltos

#35 in Crossover SUVs

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Limited DCT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Limited DCT AWD	26	29	$26,495	$27,700
Kona Limited DCT FWD	28	32	$25,157	$26,300
Kona NIGHT DCT AWD	26	29	$26,400	$27,600
Kona NIGHT DCT FWD	28	32	$25,061	$26,200
Kona SE Automatic AWD	25	30	$21,257	$21,900
Kona SE Automatic FWD	27	33	$19,899	$20,500
Kona SEL Automatic AWD	25	30	$22,671	$23,700
Kona SEL Automatic FWD	27	33	$21,333	$22,300
Kona SEL Plus Automatic AWD	25	30	$24,440	$25,550
Kona SEL Plus Automatic FWD	27	33	$23,101	$24,150
Kona Ultimate DCT AWD	26	29	$28,264	$29,550
Kona Ultimate DCT FWD	28	32	$26,925	$28,150

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EX IVT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Seltos EX IVT AWD	27	31	$24,983	$25,890
Seltos LX IVT AWD	27	31	$21,800	$22,590
Seltos Nightfall DCT AWD	25	30	$25,853	$26,790
Seltos S IVT AWD	27	31	$23,439	$24,290
Seltos S IVT FWD	29	35	$21,993	$22,790
Seltos SX DCT AWD	25	30	$26,825	$28,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,495

$24,983

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,700

$25,890

Monthly Payment Estimate

$462 / month

$432 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

The 2022 Kia Seltos pairs a superlative warranty and a low price to step to the front of Kia’s small-crossover lineup.

TCC Likes

Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment

Newly standard safety tech
All-wheel drive is widely available
Spacious interior

TCC Dislikes

Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission

7-speed automatic shift quality
SX Turbo’s too much
Some glaring trim pieces

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

52.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

103.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

164

172

Height, Overall (in)

61.6

63.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

62.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

26.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

26.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

3087

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

120

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5500

146 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.64

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

6.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.70

2.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona

Kia Seltos

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Kona

2022 Hyundai Kona arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $239 per month
Rebate: Up to $500 cash
Finance: 0% APR for 48 months

2022 Kia Seltos

2022 Kia Seltos arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $229 per month for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: No special financing rates

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