Ford EcoSport Trend vs KIA Seltos S — full comparison

Ford EcoSport Trend

Suv · Gasoline

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KIA Seltos S

Suv · Gasoline

Ford EcoSport Trend

Car A

Ford EcoSport Trend

The Ford EcoSport Trend delivers good value in its segment with city-friendly usability and efficient running. It suits daily commuting and small-family duties more than premium or performance ambitions.

5 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety6.5 L/100km

KIA Seltos S

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 63 / 50

Budget / value 68 / 69

Road trip 35 / 51

Performance 26 / 27

Cargo 27 / 32

Practical 51 / 53

Premium 12 / 21

Winter 26 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford EcoSport Trend KIA Seltos S

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Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport Trend

Priced around 22,000, offering good value in its segment
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
Practical 5-seat layout with a 356 L trunk
Responsive enough for urban driving (0–100 km/h in 9.8 s)
Not aimed at premium buyers
Modest power and top speed (123 hp, 180 km/h) won’t thrill performance seekers
Regular high‑speed cruising and quick overtakes aren’t its forte (150 Nm torque)
356 L trunk may feel tight compared with larger family cars

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 Trend if…

Best fuel economy

Ford EcoSport Trend uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick KIA Seltos S if…

More power

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

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