KIA Seltos LX vs Kia EV3 Base

KIA Seltos LX

Suv · Gasoline

Kia EV3 Base

Suv · Electric · AWD

Car A

KIA Seltos LX

The KIA Seltos LX centers on practicality for growing families, with an emphasis on reliability and safety. A roomy 5-seat layout, a 663 L trunk, and 7.5 L/100 km economy make it good value in its segment with enough performance for daily use.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

Car B

Kia EV3 Base

The Kia EV3 Base combines all-wheel-drive confidence, a usable 400 km range, and a practical 5-seat layout at about 35,000, making it a solid city-focused choice with good value in its segment. Performance is brisk enough for daily use but not aimed at enthusiasts.

5 seatsSuvElectric204 hpAWDElectric

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Usage fit

Family 79 / 40

City 49 / 66

Budget / value 67 / 54

Road trip 57 / 36

Performance 25 / 24

Cargo 45 / 30

Practical 58 / 44

Premium 22 / 18

Winter 36 / 24

Scores out of 100. Blue = KIA Seltos LX · Orange = Kia EV3 Base

Specs side-by-side

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Pros & cons

KIA Seltos LX

Reliability and safety are clear priorities for everyday family duty
Generous 663 L cargo space supports strollers, luggage, and groceries
Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
Solid everyday pace (0–100 km/h in 9.0 s; 147 hp, 240 Nm) without fuss
Not for performance seekers; 147 hp and 180 km/h top speed are modest
Seats 5 only, so larger families will need more capacity
No rated electric driving range; suits conventional fueling, not EV needs
Focuses on practicality over premium features and finishes

Kia EV3 Base

All-wheel drive adds traction for varied weather and urban starts
400 km range from a 64 kWh battery suits commuting and errands
5 seats and a 400 L trunk handle everyday hauling
About 35,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0-100 km/h in 7.5 s and 180 km/h top speed
400 km range may require planning for long highway trips
Seats five only; not suitable if you need three rows
400 L cargo space can feel tight for bulky road-trip gear

Verdict

Pick KIA Seltos LX if…

Lower entry price

KIA Seltos LX starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Kia EV3 Base if…

All-wheel drive

Kia EV3 Base's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

KIA Seltos LX

Kia EV3 Base

Verdict

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