2025 Kia
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 24 - 28 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Kia Seltos, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Seltos.
Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Seltos, making it more convenient to drive.
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). Clearly, the Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Seltos seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Kia Seltos has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.