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Kia Seltos vs Nissan Kicks (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,310

Car 1

Car 2

SeltosKicksMSRP + destination$25,285$23,975Horsepower147 hp141 hpTorque132 lb-ft140 lb-ftMPG combined29 mpg31 mpgCargo, seats up26.6 cu ft30.0 cu ftRear legroom38.0 in34.5 inFront legroom41.4 in42.7 inSeats55Ground clearance7.3 in8.4 in0-60 mph8.4 s8.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Seltos LX FWD vs Kicks S FWD
MeasureSeltosKicksWinner
MSRP + destination$25,285$23,975Kicks
Horsepower147 hp141 hpSeltos
Torque132 lb-ft140 lb-ftKicks
MPG combined29 mpg31 mpgKicks
Cargo, max62.8 cu ft30.0 cu ft to 60.0 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up26.6 cu ft30.0 cu ftKicks
Rear legroom38.0 in34.5 inSeltos
Front legroom41.4 in42.7 inKicks
Length172.0 in to 172.6 in171.9 inN/A
Width70.9 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight2,937 lb3,002 lbNot scored
TowingNot ratedNot ratedN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance7.3 in8.4 inKicks
0-60 mph8.4 s estimate8.8 s estimateSeltos
Basic warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 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
Seltos LX FWD
$23,790		Kicks S AWD
$24,230		$440
Kicks S FWD
$22,730		Seltos LX FWD
$23,790		$1,060

Cost to run

Kicks costs $1,823 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
CostSeltosKicks
MSRP + destination$25,285$23,975
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,324$1,239
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,945$7,432
Total, 6 years$33,230$31,407

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Kicks wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceKicks5%
MPGKicks6%
PowerSeltos4%
SpaceN/A
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