Kia has added the 2021 Kia Seltos to its subcompact crossover SUV segment of the 2021 model year. With a starting MSRP of $21,990, Kia has indeed crossed the limits to manufacturing a small SUV with top-notch design and technology. The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) feature with Torque Vectoring are the main highlights of this reimagined SUV from Kia. Are you looking for a compact SUV near Garden Grove, CA? Check out the detailed comparative study of the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport by Garden Grove Kia.
2021 Kia Seltos | VS |
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport |
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$21,990 | Base Estimated MSRP |
$23,960 |
146 hp at 6,200 rpm |
Base Engine Horsepower | 141 hp at 6,000 rpm |
132 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm |
Base Engine Torque | 147 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm |
2.0 Liter, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 16-valve, In-line 4-cylinder |
Base Engine Type | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Transmission | Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual shift mode |
Although the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport stands toe-to-toe in many aspects, there are certain features in where the 2021 Kia Seltos slightly edges ahead. The 2021 Kia Seltos has a base engine estimated MPG rating (city/highway/combined) of 27/31/29 MPG while the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport has 25/32/28. Cleary, the 2021 Kia Seltos is a much more fuel-efficient SUV. Also, the starting MSRP of the 2021 Kia Seltos is $21,990 which is more than $2,000 cheaper than the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. So if you are looking for a fuel-efficient small SUV at an affordable price, the 2021 Kia Seltos will be a better choice any day.
As you can see through the above comparative study, the 2021 Kia Seltos is a clear winner if you’re looking for a small SUV at a reasonable price in Garden Grove Area. Some of the other key features included in the 2021 Kia Seltos are 8.0-inch Touch-Screen Display with Rear Camera, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Smartphone Integration, Electronic Stability Control, Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), and Traction Control System (TCS). Feel free to contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff at Garden Grove Kia for any further information.