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
Kia EV2 Base
Crossover · Electric · AWD
Car B
Kia EV2 Base
The Kia EV2 Base is a compact AWD EV that suits city commuting and small-family use with adequate performance and a 400 km range. Practical space and a $35,000 price point make it good value in its segment.
Why compared
different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seats
Usage fit
Family
70
/
38
City
54
/
51
Budget / value
67
/
34
Road trip
50
/
35
Performance
30
/
22
Cargo
31
/
29
Practical
52
/
28
Premium
24
/
17
Winter
34
/
22
Scores out of 100. Blue = KIA Seltos SX · Orange = Kia EV2 Base
Specs side-by-side
Spec
KIA Seltos SX
Kia EV2 Base
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
Kia EV2 Base
- AWD traction for confident city and all-weather driving
- 400 km range supports daily commutes and weekend trips
- 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s keeps pace with traffic
- Five seats and a 400 L trunk fit small-family needs
- Not for performance seekers with 150 hp and 180 km/h top speed
- 54 kWh battery may require more charging on long highway legs than larger-pack rivals
- Those prioritizing premium feel or features may want to look higher upmarket
- Compact cabin and cargo may be tight for growing families
Verdict
Pick KIA Seltos SX if…
Lower entry price
KIA Seltos SX starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia EV2 Base if…
All-wheel drive
Kia EV2 Base's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.