2025 Kia
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 24 - 28 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 280 - 340 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 201.6 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 77.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Seltos than the Mazda CX-90.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Mazda CX-90.
Convenience
With the Mazda CX-90, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 Mazda CX-90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90, 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 Mazda CX-90.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, 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 Mazda CX-90.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Seltos has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.