Ford EcoSport S vs KIA Seltos S

Ford EcoSport S

Suv · Gasoline

KIA Seltos S

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford EcoSport S

The Ford EcoSport S delivers five-seat practicality and efficient consumption for city and compact-family use at an attainable price. Performance is adequate for daily driving but not aimed at enthusiasts.

5 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety

Car B

KIA Seltos S

The KIA Seltos S delivers family-compact practicality with seating for five, a useful 433 L trunk, and balanced everyday performance. At about 22,000, it offers good value in its segment and appeals to buyers prioritizing reliability and safety.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety136 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 71

City 50 / 50

Budget / value 67 / 69

Road trip 45 / 51

Performance 28 / 27

Cargo 27 / 32

Practical 49 / 53

Premium 18 / 21

Winter 32 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford EcoSport S · Orange = KIA Seltos S

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford EcoSport S KIA Seltos S

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Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport S

Good value in its segment with a 19,900 price point
Efficient for its class at 7.2 combined consumption
Practical five-seat layout and a 356 L trunk for daily family tasks
Balanced, easygoing performance (123 hp; 0–100 km/h in 10.5 s) suits commuting and city use
Modest power and 10.5 s 0–100 km/h won’t suit performance-focused drivers
356 L cargo space may feel tight for cargo-heavy use or bulky gear
Top speed of 180 km/h underscores commuter focus over high-speed touring
Not aimed at premium seekers; prioritizes value over luxury

KIA Seltos S

Practical 5-seat layout with a 433 L trunk for daily family use
242 Nm torque and 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s help with smooth city and highway driving
Combined 7.2 L/100 km is efficient for its class and keeps running costs predictable
Around 22,000 price point offers good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving; 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s is modest
Limited to five seats; larger families may need more capacity
No electrified range listed, so hybrid/EV seekers should look elsewhere
Focuses on practicality over a premium look and feel

Verdict

Pick Ford EcoSport S if…

Lower entry price

Ford EcoSport S starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick KIA Seltos S if…

More power

KIA Seltos S puts out 136 hp vs 123 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport S

KIA Seltos S

Verdict

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