KIA Seltos S vs Hyundai Tucson SE

KIA Seltos S

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Tucson SE

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

Hyundai Tucson SE

The Hyundai Tucson SE emphasizes family practicality and value, combining a large 1000 L cargo area with five seats at a $24,900 price point. Performance is moderate, with priorities leaning toward reliability and safety rather than premium feel or thrills.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety150 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 71 / 87

City 50 / 49

Budget / value 69 / 67

Road trip 51 / 65

Performance 27 / 28

Cargo 32 / 64

Practical 53 / 64

Premium 21 / 22

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = KIA Seltos S · Orange = Hyundai Tucson SE

Specs side-by-side

Spec KIA Seltos S Hyundai Tucson SE

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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

Hyundai Tucson SE

Spacious 1000 L trunk supports family gear and road trips
Seats five for growing families
Good value in its segment at $24,900
Balanced everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s)
Not aimed at performance driving; acceleration is modest
Less premium ambiance than upscale alternatives
If you need more than five seats, you’ll need a larger vehicle
Combined consumption of 7.5 may not suit buyers chasing maximum efficiency

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 Hyundai Tucson SE if…

More power

Hyundai Tucson SE puts out 150 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

KIA Seltos S

Hyundai Tucson SE

Verdict

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