2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2025 Kia Seltos Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 62.8 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 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 Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 146 - 195 hp
Exterior Length 179.8 in 172.6 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V 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). The Honda HR-V is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Seltos.

Dimensions
Since the Honda HR-V is much wider than the Kia Seltos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda HR-V, which is slightly longer than the Kia Seltos.

Handling
The Honda HR-V has a larger turning radius than the Kia Seltos, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda HR-V has a little more horsepower than the Kia Seltos.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V and the Kia Seltos. The Honda HR-V has less cargo space than the Kia Seltos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.