The all-new Seltos brings refreshing style and value to the subcompact SUV segment. During its short time in production, it has skyrocketed in popularity as people discover its versatility, power options, technology, and so much more.

Other automakers have scrambled to catch up, including Toyota. Here, we compare the 2022 Kia Seltos to the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.

The 2022 Kia Seltos delivers powertrain options

The Seltos offers naturally aspirated and turbocharged engine options that help you personalize the Seltos to your driving style. The LX FWD, LX, EX and EX Premium include a 2.0L four-cylinder that produces 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. These trims include a CVT that fine tunes shifting and contributes to efficiency.

The Corolla Cross is also planned to have a 2.0L four-cylinder engine, but its output is anticipated to be 169 horsepower. The Seltos includes a consumption rating as low as 8.2 L/100 km in the city and 7.1 L/100 km on the highway in FWD models and 8.8 / 7.6 with AWD.

If you want even more power, the Seltos SX Turbo brings along a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that creates 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. That's perfect for drivers who want a little extra under the hood for challenging terrain or just more excitement. This is the most robust powertrain in the comparison.

The 2022 Kia Seltos has a proven safety rating and versatility

The Seltos earns high crashworthiness and crash prevention ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, results for the Corolla Cross are not available. We emphasize the importance of understanding the safety status of any vehicle, including subcompact SUVs.

Once inside, the Seltos includes 1,778 litres of cargo volume behind the front seats – which is impressive for the segment. Long camping trips and other getaways instantly become more convenient. While the Corolla Cross uses basic, uninspiring hard plastics to put together a very bland interior, the Seltos opts for upscale textures and more refined materials to surround the driver and passengers with elevanted comfort.

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