Compare 2025 Kia Seltos vs 2025 Kia Sportage

Performance

For the 2025 Seltos, the base powertrain available in most trim levels is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 146 horsepower. It has a CVT and standard all-wheel drive. The X-Line trim features a 1.6-liter turbo, four-cylinder, 195-horsepower engine. This system pairs with an eight-speed auto transmission. All of the 2025 Kia Sportage trim levels have the same powertrain. This is a 187-horsepower, four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine. This system comes with an eight-speed auto transmission, and most trim levels feature standard front-wheel drive. The X-Line, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige have standard all-wheel drive.

Appearance

The Seltos is impressively sleek, with a low-swooping roof and a short, rounded nose. At the front, the LED headlights are designed with a tall, pointed light bar that trends inward toward the large, bowtie-style grille. The side panels are prominently chiseled to reflect deep sculpture. The 2025 Sportage has a taller profile with horizontal LED headlights and a wide, U-shaped grille. Across the sides, the Sportage has smoothed-over contouring and thick body molding.

Features

The Seltos is well-equipped with features like a digital key, highway driving assist, intersection collision mitigation, a sunroof, an auto-dimming rear mirror, adaptive cruise control, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, rear parking sensors, safe exit assist, a hands-free liftgate, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless phone charger, a 10.2-inch central display screen, heated front seats, a digital instrument cluster, a navigation system and others. The Sportage has many of these features as well as a surround-view camera, a heated windshield, rear auto braking, a camera-based blind-spot system, a Harman Kardon sound system, driver's memory controls, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, and more.

Test Drive Your New Kia

At Thomas Kia, our friendly sales representatives are eager to help you find a new crossover SUV that you love. To learn more about the Seltos and the Sportage, visit us today for a test drive.