Is the 2025 Kia Seltos a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Off-road: 7.3 in clearance. Top 76% of 181.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.3 in, top 76% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Seltos a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 26.6 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the Seltos a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,690 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | N/A | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No data |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Seltos a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 22% of 151
Is the Seltos a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.3 in clearance, 63.4 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Seltos a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.3 in clearance. Top 76% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- LX AWD, 7.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Seltos worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Seltos a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos LX AWD | $24,690 | 11.0 cents | 62.8 cu ft | 146 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SE FWD | $24,550 | 10.3 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 147 hp |
Compared with 1,154 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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