Buick Envista vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,210
- Envista: 1 mpg better, 0.7 in more rear legroom.
- Seltos: $1,210 cheaper, 10 hp more.
- Seltos wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Envista | Seltos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,495 | $25,285 | Seltos |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 147 hp | Seltos |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | Envista |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | Envista |
| Cargo, max | 42.0 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | Seltos |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.7 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | Seltos |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | Envista |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | Envista |
| Length | 182.6 in | 172.0 in to 172.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,137 lb | 2,937 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | Not rated | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 7.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 9.3 s estimate | 8.4 s estimate | Seltos |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Seltos |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Envista | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Seltos | 5% |
| MPG | Envista | 3% |
| Power | Seltos | 7% |
| Space | Seltos | 33% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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