Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$190
- Trailblazer: 1 mpg better, 1.0 in more rear legroom.
- Seltos: 10 hp more, 8.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Seltos wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Trailblazer | Seltos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,095 | $25,285 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 147 hp | Seltos |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | Trailblazer |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | Trailblazer |
| Cargo, max | 54.4 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | Seltos |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.3 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | Seltos |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | Trailblazer |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | Seltos |
| Length | 174.0 in | 172.0 in to 172.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,029 lb | 2,937 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 7.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 9.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer LS FWD $23,600 | Seltos LX FWD $23,790 | $190 |
| Seltos LX FWD $23,790 | Trailblazer LS FWD $23,600 | $190 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Trailblazer | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,095 | $25,285 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,775 | $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 | About the same | |
| MPG | Trailblazer | 3% |
| Power | Seltos | 7% |
| Space | Seltos | 13% |
| 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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