Chevrolet Trax vs Kia Seltos (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,790

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Trax LS FWD vs Seltos LX FWD
Measure	Trax	Seltos	Winner
MSRP + destination	$23,495	$25,285	Trax
Horsepower	137 hp	147 hp	Seltos
Torque	162 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	Trax
MPG combined	30 mpg	29 mpg	Trax
Cargo, max	54.1 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	Seltos
Cargo, seats up	25.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	Seltos
Rear legroom	38.7 in	38.0 in	Trax
Front legroom	41.9 in	41.4 in	Trax
Length	178.6 in	172.0 in to 172.6 in	N/A
Width	71.7 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,983 lb	2,937 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	Not rated	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.9 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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Trax LS FWD $21,700	Seltos LX FWD $23,790	$2,090
Seltos LX FWD $23,790	Trax 1RS FWD $23,200	$590

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Trax costs $2,055 less over 6 years.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Seltos wins.

Trax wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.