KIA Seltos S vs Ford Equator Sport

KIA Seltos S

Suv · Gasoline

Ford Equator Sport

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

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 safety7.2 L/100km

Car B

Ford Equator Sport

The Ford Equator Sport suits budget-focused buyers who need a practical five-seat model with useful cargo space. Its 7.5 L/100 km efficiency and 200 hp performance make it a balanced daily driver rather than a premium pick.

5 seatsSuvGasoline200 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 71 / 44

City 50 / 31

Budget / value 69 / 50

Road trip 51 / 17

Performance 27 / 29

Cargo 32 / 36

Practical 53 / 41

Premium 21 / 5

Winter 36 / 10

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec KIA Seltos S Ford Equator Sport

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Pros & cons

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

Ford Equator Sport

Good value in its segment at around 25,000 with a practical five-seat layout
Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km, helping manage fuel costs
Versatile cargo room: 500 liters handles family and everyday gear
Sufficient performance (200 hp, 300 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for confident merging and overtakes
Not aimed at a premium feel; emphasis is on practicality over luxury
Winter-focused capability is not its strength and details are limited
Performance is tuned for everyday use; enthusiasts may want more speed or engagement
Seats only five with no third-row option for larger families

Verdict

Pick KIA Seltos S if…

Best fuel economy

KIA Seltos S uses 7.2 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Equator Sport if…

More power

Ford Equator Sport puts out 200 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

KIA Seltos S

Ford Equator Sport

Verdict

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