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Buick Envista vs Kia Seltos (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,210

Car 1

Car 2

EnvistaSeltosMSRP + destination$26,495$25,285Horsepower137 hp147 hpTorque162 lb-ft132 lb-ftMPG combined30 mpg29 mpgCargo, max42.0 cu ft62.8 cu ftCargo, seats up20.7 cu ft26.6 cu ftRear legroom38.7 in38.0 inFront legroom41.9 in41.4 inSeats550-60 mph9.3 s8.4 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Envista Preferred FWD vs Seltos LX FWD
MeasureEnvistaSeltosWinner
MSRP + destination$26,495$25,285Seltos
Horsepower137 hp147 hpSeltos
Torque162 lb-ft132 lb-ftEnvista
MPG combined30 mpg29 mpgEnvista
Cargo, max42.0 cu ft62.8 cu ftSeltos
Cargo, seats up20.7 cu ft26.6 cu ftSeltos
Rear legroom38.7 in38.0 inEnvista
Front legroom41.9 in41.4 inEnvista
Length182.6 in172.0 in to 172.6 inN/A
Width71.5 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,137 lb2,937 lbNot scored
TowingNot ratedNot ratedN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearanceN/A7.3 inN/A
0-60 mph9.3 s estimate8.4 s estimateSeltos
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miSeltos

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Envista Preferred FWD
$24,700
Seltos LX AWD
$24,990
$290
Seltos LX FWD
$23,790
Envista Preferred FWD
$24,700
$910

Cost to run

Seltos costs $945 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostEnvistaSeltos
MSRP + destination$26,495$25,285
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,280$1,324
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,680$7,945
Total, 6 years$34,175$33,230

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Seltos wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceSeltos5%
MPGEnvista3%
PowerSeltos7%
SpaceSeltos33%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked