The 2021 Kia Seltos recently debuted at the 2019 LA Auto Show. With a sharp and distinct style all its own that will help carve out its own niche audience within the Kia catalog, the Kia Seltos fits between the Soul and Sportage in terms of size and price. Therefore, we wanted to compare these 3 Kia SUV models, all with their own iconic aesthetics. It’s the 2020 Kia Soul vs the 2021 Kia Seltos vs the 2020 Kia Sportage!
2021 Kia Seltos – Specs, Features, Pricing, and Release Date
2020 Kia Soul vs 2021 Kia Seltos vs 2020 Kia Sportage
| Model | 2020 Kia Soul | 2021 Kia Seltos | 2020 Kia Sportage |
| Baseline Engine | 2L Inline 4 | 2L Inline 4 | 2.4L Inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 147 | 146 | 181 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 132 | 132 | 175 |
| Upgraded Engine | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4 | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4 | 2L Turbocharged Inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 201 | 175 | 240 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 195 | 195 | 260 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-Speed Manual | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic |
| Additional Transmission Option(s) | Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic (CVT), 7-Speed Automated Manual | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) | N/A |
| Standard Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| All-Wheel Drive | Not Available | Available | Available |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 (Manual)
27 (CVT) 27 (Automated Manual) |
TBD | 23 (2.4L / FWD)
22 (2.4L / AWD) 20 (2T / FWD) 19 (2T / AWD) |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 31 (Manual)
33 (CVT) 32 (Automated Manual) |
TBD | 30 (2.4L / FWD)
26 (2.4L / AWD) 28 (2T / FWD) 24 (2T / AWD) |
| Combined Fuel Economy (mpg) | 27 (Manual)
30 (CVT) 29 (Automated Manual) |
TBD | 26 (2.4L / FWD)
23 (2.4L / AWD) 23 (2T / FWD) 21 (2T / AWD) |
| Front / Rear Legroom (in.) | 41.1 / 38.8 | 41.4 / 38 | 41.5 / 38.2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) | 14.3 | 13.2 | 16.4 |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity (ft3) | 62.1 | 62.8 | 60.4 |
| Total Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Starting MSRP | $17,490 | TBD
Under $22,000 |
$23,990 |
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Find Your Kia Crossover or SUV Match in Kenosha, WI
The 2020 Kia Soul and the 2020 Kia Sportage are out now and available at the Palmen Kia dealership, while the 2021 Kia Seltos will be released in the first quarter of 2020.
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I am now driving my third SOUL. It is a 2016 model with 66,000 miles. I purchased it from ENTERPRISE, which I will never do again. There are a few things that I wanted corrected but they wouldn’t even answer. I love my SOUL and can’t imagine owning or driving something else. I use to be a FORD man but that nomenclature died several years ago. With me current Soul, I found an imperfection on the outside mirror that can’t be removed. The radio has a small defect in the volume. These are such small things I should just forget.
My problem is: I moved from Palm Springs, CA in November and I am now making my home in ROSWELL, NM. I can’t find a KIA dealer her, but I am bombard by ads about great deals for a 2019. I still owe roughly $13,000 on my 2016. Can you guide me to a decent deal in my vicinity