2022 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos

2022 Kia Seltos

#31 in Crossover SUVs

2022 Volkswagen Taos

#6 in Small SUVs

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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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S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taos S 4MOTION	25	32	$24,518	$25,540
Taos S FWD	28	36	$22,555	$23,495
Taos SE 4MOTION	25	32	$28,171	$29,345
Taos SE FWD	28	36	$26,779	$27,895
Taos SEL 4MOTION	25	32	$32,300	$33,645
Taos SEL FWD	28	36	$30,806	$32,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,983

$24,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,890

$25,540

Monthly Payment Estimate

$432 / month

$426 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The Taos offers a winning combination of value, technology, and spaciousness that other small SUVs can’t match.

TCC Likes

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

Spacious small crossover
Roomy back seats
Standard digital cockpit

TCC Dislikes

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

Automatic emergency braking is not standard
Cooled seats only available with AWD
No selectable drive modes for FWD

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

99.5

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

172

175.8

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

64.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.5

105.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

72.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

24.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

24.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.8

60.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

10.7

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

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

37.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3087

3430

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

184 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

146 @ 6200

158 @ 5500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-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

3.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.05

5.20

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

2.90

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Seltos

Volkswagen Taos

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

6.3

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

2022 Kia Seltos

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Lease: From $239 per month for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: No special financing rates

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2022 VW Taos is here
Lease: No special offers again this month
Rebates: Special offers for military, grads
Finance: From 4.51% APR for 60 months

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