Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Tucson

The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Tucson are cross-shopped by buyers deciding how much SUV they need. The short answer: the Seltos is a smaller, lower-priced subcompact, while the Tucson is a size larger with more room and a hybrid option. Both share the 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Here is how they compare.

Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Tucson: how they compare

Specification Kia Seltos Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRP About $23,790 About $28,000
Class Subcompact SUV Compact SUV
Base engine 2.0L (147 hp) 2.5L (187 hp)
Electrified option None Hybrid and plug-in hybrid
Turbo option 1.6L turbo (190 hp) Turbo hybrid (about 231 hp)
Drivetrain FWD standard, AWD available FWD standard, AWD available
Powertrain warranty 10 yr / 100,000 mi 10 yr / 100,000 mi
Assembly South Korea Montgomery, Alabama (USA)

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Size and space

This is the main decision. The Tucson is a compact SUV with more passenger and cargo room, while the Seltos is a subcompact that is easier to park and less expensive. If you need maximum space the Tucson leads; if you want a smaller, cheaper SUV the Seltos fits.

Engines and electrification

The Seltos offers a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter and an available 190-horsepower turbo, but no hybrid. The Tucson starts with a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter and adds hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for better fuel economy, which the Seltos does not offer.

Price and value

The Seltos starts around $23,790, roughly $4,000 below the Tucson. Both share the 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. At ALM Kia Perry, a new Seltos also brings ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying new vehicles.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Tucson for more space and a hybrid option. Choose the Seltos for a lower price and a smaller, easy-to-park footprint. Browse our Seltos inventory or contact ALM Kia Perry to see which size fits your family.

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Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Tucson: quick answers

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Hyundai Tucson?
It depends on how much room you need. The Tucson is a larger compact SUV with more space and a hybrid option, while the Seltos is a smaller, lower-priced subcompact. Both share the same 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Is the Kia Seltos smaller than the Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. The Seltos is a subcompact SUV, while the Tucson is a size larger in the compact class with more passenger and cargo room.
Does the Kia Seltos come as a hybrid?
No. The Seltos offers a 2.0-liter and an available 1.6-liter turbo but no hybrid. The Tucson offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions if fuel economy is a priority.
Is the Kia Seltos cheaper than the Tucson?
Yes. The Seltos starts around $23,790 versus about $28,000 for the Tucson, a difference of roughly $4,000.
Which has more power, the Seltos or the Tucson?
The Tucson’s base 2.5-liter makes 187 horsepower to the Seltos’s 147, though the Seltos turbo climbs to 190. The Tucson hybrid makes about 231 horsepower.
Do the Seltos and Tucson have the same warranty?
Yes. Both come from the Hyundai Motor Group and carry a 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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