Introduction
Sometimes, a subcompact SUV is all you need to take you from home to every destination, and you can take that trip in the 2025 Kia Seltos or the 2025 Hyundai Kona.
These two subcompact crossover SUVs are affordable, fuel-efficient, and, of course, fun to drive. They also have features and technology that take these two capable SUVs to the next level of everyday driving.
Let’s examine the features, performance, design differences, and other factors to consider when deciding between the 2025 Kia Seltos and the 2025 Hyundai Kona.
Key Takeaways
- All Kia Seltos trims feature a 2.0L inline four-cylinder engine, the lower and mid-trims of the Hyundai Kona feature a 2.0L four-cylinder engine, and the upper trims include a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
- The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona trims offer features such as driver assistance technology, wireless charging, and Bose premium audio options.
- The 2025 Kia Seltos is slightly larger than the 2025 Hyundai Kona.
What separates the 2025 Kia Seltos and the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
While the 2025 Kia Seltos and the 2025 Hyundai Kona share many similarities, they differ in key areas such as size, fuel capacity, and the availability of certain driver-assist technologies.
The 2025 Kia Seltos and the 2025 Hyundai Kona have all-wheel and four-wheel drive as standard and available trim options. Both are performance-capable, but all the Kia Seltos trims have the 2.0L Inline four-cylinder engine. The 2025 Hyundai Kona SE, SEL, and SEL Convenience trims have a 2.0L four-cylinder engine. The Kona N Line S trims and above come with the 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which produces more horsepower.
Both the Kia Seltos trims and the Hyundai Kona include driver-assist technology. In the Seltos trims, you’re getting Kia’s Driver Assistance Technology features that include Blind-Spot Collision, Lake Keeping Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Car Detection, and in top-of-the-line trims, you’re getting Smart Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.
The Kia Seltos models are separated by their larger fuel capacity: a 13.2-gallon tank compared to the Hyundai Kona’s 12.4-gallon tank. According to the EPA, the 2025 Kia Seltos has a driving range of 383 miles compared to the Kona's 335 miles.
Even though the Kia Seltos is the larger subcompact SUV with slightly more ground clearance and height according to an Edmunds side-by-side comparison, it is the Hyundai Kona that has the larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen compared to the 8-inch and 10.25-inch options that vary depending on the trim in the Kia Seltos trims.
Is the Kia Seltos bigger than the Hyundai Kona?
The 2025 Kia Seltos trims are larger than those of the 2025 Hyundai Kona. Although the Seltos is a lighter SUV, it is taller, has greater ground clearance, is longer, and offers more cargo space. However, according to Edmunds, it has a smaller wheelbase, measuring 103.5 inches.
Even though the 2025 Kia Seltos is the bigger subcompact crossover SUV, the 2025 Hyundai Kona is close in size by inches and sometimes less when comparing design specifications.
Why buy the 2025 Kia Seltos?
Buy the 2025 Kia Seltos if you want an adventurous, compact SUV with an EPA-rated 31 MPG combined. With a driving range of over 400 miles on a full gas tank, the possibilities of achieving goals and meeting opportunities around every turn of a corner are almost limitless.
The 2025 Kia Seltos is for everyone who drives and loves the peace of mind of an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile warranty, all for an affordable price.
Fall in Love with a Kia SUV
Fall in love with the 2025 Kia Seltos SUV and drive everywhere happily. With room for everything you need and space for everyone you want along for the ride, the Kia Seltos will take you there and beyond.
Make a new match this month for your perfect new Kia SUV at Alan Jay Kia, where we prioritize your every experience, from shopping to service, with exceptional customer care.