2025 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2025 Kia Seltos Review

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2025 Chevrolet
Trax

MSRP*: $20,400 to $24,300
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2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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MPG - City 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 62.8 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 146 - 195 hp
Exterior Length 178.6 in 172.6 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Trax offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Seltos, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Trax and the Kia Seltos.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Trax will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Seltos.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Trax is a little wider than the Kia Seltos, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Chevrolet Trax, which is slightly longer than the Kia Seltos.

Performance
The Chevrolet Trax has a little less horsepower than the Kia Seltos.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Chevrolet Trax transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Seltos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Trax and the Kia Seltos. The Chevrolet Trax has less cargo space than the Kia Seltos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.