2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

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EX IVT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Seltos EX IVT AWD	27	31	$24,502	$25,390
Seltos LX IVT AWD	27	31	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos S DCT AWD	25	30	$24,695	$25,590
Seltos S IVT AWD	27	31	$22,765	$23,590
Seltos S IVT FWD	29	34	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos SX DCT AWD	25	30	$26,731	$27,990

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek CVT	28	33	$22,348	$23,595
Crosstrek Limited CVT	27	34	$26,411	$27,995
Crosstrek Manual	22	29	$21,108	$22,245
Crosstrek Premium CVT	28	33	$23,318	$24,645
Crosstrek Premium Manual	22	29	$22,078	$23,295
Crosstrek Sport CVT	27	34	$25,027	$26,495
Crosstrek Hybrid CVT	N/A	N/A	$33,201	$35,345

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,502

$22,348

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,390

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$423 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability.

TCC Likes

Attractive looks
Standard all-wheel drive on base models
Relatively low price

Excellent CVT
Off-road capable, rugged looks
Standard AWD

TCC Dislikes

Base versions skip automatic braking
Some cheaper trim pieces
7-speed automatic has its issues

Cramped USB ports
Limited-release hybrid
Manual transmission omits more than it adds

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

39.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

100.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

172

176.5

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

103.5

104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.8

55.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3087

3188

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

146 @ 6200

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

4.07 - 0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.05

3.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

4.38

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Seltos

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.2

5.9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

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

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