Comparison - Kia Seltos SX 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLC-class plug-in hybrid 2023

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Kia Seltos SX 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

27,890

Updated:

11 Mar 2020

49,100

Updated:

12 Jun 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

7-speed dual-clutch

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

13.20gals

17.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black Cherry

#383838

Snow White Pearl

#F5F9FA

Steel Gray

#BDBFC1

Gravity Gray

#35393C

Neptune Blue

#5669CE

Starbright Yellow

#D5C468

Clear White/Black Cherry Roof

#FAFAFA

Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof

#DCB557

Dark Ocean Blue/Black Cherry Roof

#0E2649

Mars Orange

#9F4339

Dark Ocean Blue

#0E2649

Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof

#0E2649

Color:

Black

#2B2D31

#EFEEF1

#5C5C5E

#909090

#24426A

#ADB0B7

#4A88C0

#454B4F

#952D2E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Kia Seltos anchors a family of crossover SUVs with its choice of 4-cylinders and available wide-screen infotainment

Pros
Kicky looks
Big 10.3-inch touchscreen (optional)
Available all-wheel drive
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility

Cons
Base engine’s low output
Unknown which safety features come standard

By:

thecarconnection.com

New subcompact crossover slots between the Soul and the Sportage.The Kia Seltos is an all-new model for 2021.

Pros
Impressive interior materials
Lots of standard and available tech
Plenty of cargo space for a compact SUV
Brimming with personality

Cons
Rough ride on the highway
Limited space for passengers in the back seat

By:

edmunds.com

Everything. Seltos is an all-new SUV for the Kia brand and, despite being on sale in global markets for 2020, is launching in the North American market for the 2021 model year.

Pros
Spacious interior,
sweet optional 10.3-inch infotainment,
spry handling.

Cons
Firm ride,
seven-speed automatic hesitant at low speeds,
driver-assistance features not standard.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth-running powertrain,
deluxe interior,
expensive looks match its starting price.

Cons
Not as athletic as its rivals,
steering could be more tactile,
infotainment interface isn't as intuitive as we'd like.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Connected steering with just the right amount of weight
Quiet and comfortable with excellent ride quality
Mild hybrid system improves responsiveness and efficiency
Interior build quality and materials are exceptional

Cons
Wireless charging pad is hard to reach
Where are the ventilated seats?
Plug-in model not available yet
Multimedia system can be complicated to use

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edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

Combined cycle - mpg 27

Fuel Economy City USA:

25.00mpg

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

30.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

2.00L

Torque:

195ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

295ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

Horsepower:

175hp

at 6 000rpm

255hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

172.00in

185.70in

Width:

70.90in

81.70in

Height:

64.20in

64.60in

Ground Clearance:

7.30in

Front Track:

62.00in

Rear Track:

62.40in

Wheel Base:

103.50in

113.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

41.30

Rear Head Room:

38.40

39.70

Front Leg Room:

41.40in

40.70in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

53.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.50in

57.30in

Rear Hip Room:

52.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

54.70in

56.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

62.80cu.ft

59.30cu.ft

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

26.60cu.ft

21.90cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

28.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3317.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

1st row power glass moonroof

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

8 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leatherette

Bucket front seats

10-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Driver seat thigh extension

10-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat thigh extension

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Dual zone front climate control

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Rear ventilation ducts

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8-Speakers

10.25-inch Touch-screen Display

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

11.9" infotainment display size

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB with external media control

Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 In.

18 x 8.0

Wheels more:

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Inside mounted spare tire

Temporary spare tire

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated front disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc

ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Pre-collision safety system

Blind spot warning accident avoidance system

Options

Packages:

Gray Interior Package

SX Sunroof Package

Paint Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Puddle Light

Cross Bars

Lifestyle Hitch

Mudguards

Wheel Locks

Interior Options:

Carpeted Seatback Up Mat

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net, Floor

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

Cargo Mat

Illuminated Scuff Plate

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black SOFINO, leatherette

#323136

Gray SOFINO, leatherette

#575958

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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