Kia Seltos vs Sportage

Dimensions and Capacity

To fit all the fun you plan to have, you need a set of wheels with the right dimensions and capacity. While the Seltos and Sportage are both Kia SUVs, they offer different capacities and different measurements.

The Kia Sportage is both wider and longer than the Seltos, measuring 176.4 inches long and 73 inches wide. In comparison, the Seltos is 172 inches long and 70.9 inches wide.

Inside, though, you’ll find that they offer similar dimensions:

When it comes to cargo capacity, both Kia SUVs have different strengths. The Seltos offers more room with the second row folded down at 62.8 cubic feet compared to the 60.1 cubic feet offered by the Sportage.

The Sportage, on the other hand, comes with 30.7 cubic feet of room behind the second row compared to the 26.6 cubic feet in the Seltos.

Performance and Capability

If you enjoy venturing off-road and on less-traveled roads, you’ll enjoy the capabilities of both the 2022 Kia Seltos and Kia Sportage.

To start, Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available on both models to help you maintain traction and control. However, you’ll have Lock Mode as well when you choose the Seltos but an E-diff on the Sportage.

Both features are meant to assist you on poor road conditions by providing low-speed traction.

When it comes to engine power, you’ll find stronger powertrains on the Sportage. Compare below:

Furthermore, the Sportage offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. Although the Seltos does not offer a towing capacity, it does provides 7.2 inches of ground clearance, while the Sportage features a maximum of 6.8 inches of ground clearance.