Car A
KIA Seltos SX
A 5-seat compact focused on reliability and safety, with practical cargo space and city-suited performance. At 28,000 and 7 combined consumption, it delivers good value for daily family use.
KIA Seltos SX
Crossover · Gasoline
vs
Hyundai Kona N
Crossover · Gasoline
Car B
Hyundai Kona N
The Hyundai Kona N blends quick acceleration with the everyday usefulness of a five-seat compact. Strong reliability and safety signals support good value in its segment, though efficiency and cargo space are only middling.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile
Usage fit
Family
70
/
67
City
54
/
50
Budget / value
67
/
62
Road trip
50
/
48
Performance
30
/
29
Cargo
31
/
27
Practical
52
/
49
Premium
24
/
27
Winter
34
/
34
Scores out of 100. Blue = KIA Seltos SX · Orange = Hyundai Kona N
Specs side-by-side
Spec
KIA Seltos SX
Hyundai Kona N
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
KIA Seltos SX
- Reliability and safety take priority in its rankings
- Efficient for its class at 7 combined consumption
- 433 L trunk and five seats support everyday family needs
- Priced at 28,000, it offers good value in its segment
- Not for enthusiasts; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s and 200 km/h top speed
- Only five seats with no third row option
- 433 L cargo space may be tight for very bulky gear
- Not positioned for premium features or luxury branding
Hyundai Kona N
- Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s and 280 hp make merging and passing easy
- Five seats and a 361‑liter trunk suit everyday family‑compact errands
- Strong reliability and safety signals support low‑stress ownership
- At 34,900, it reads as good value in its segment for performance‑minded shoppers
- 361‑liter cargo area may feel tight for bulky gear or stroller‑plus‑luggage trips
- Combined 8.4 L/100 km is not the most efficient for city‑heavy commutes
- If you prioritize calm, economical driving, its strong performance may be unnecessary
- Not positioned as a premium cabin or feature set compared with upscale rivals
Verdict
Pick KIA Seltos SX if…
Best fuel economy
KIA Seltos SX uses 7.0 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Kona N if…
More power
Hyundai Kona N puts out 280 hp vs 177 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.