2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Seltos near Chicago, IL

2024 Kia Sportage (left) and 2024 Kia Seltos (right) shown above with optional features

If you are seeking the right vehicle to travel through Chicago, IL, the 2024 Kia Sportage and 2024 Seltos are two good options for people that want a balance of versatility and looks. Although they’re both compact SUVs, these models are distinct in several ways. Take a look at how the two stack up in terms of their performance, tech, and interiors. If you want a behind-the-wheel view of these cars, then reach out to our expert team at Evergreen Kia

Performance 

The 2024 Kia Sportage has a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that creates 187 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the Kia Seltos has two options, a standard 2.0L 4-cylinder motor with an output of 146 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque or a stronger available turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder component with 195 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2024 Sportage arrives with a standard 8-speed automatic transmission in a FWD configuration with AWD available on other trims. However, the Seltos sports a standard Intelligent Variable Transmission along with Dynamax™ AWD for better handling on Interstate 90 during the city’s tough winter weather. Both vehicles offer additional drive modes to meet the needs of your unique conditions, with the Sportage having standard Normal, Smart, and Sport settings while the Seltos has Normal, Eco, and Sport included in the base package. Overall, the Sportage has more base power, but the Seltos has higher available engine strength and control.

Technology

On the topic of technology, both vehicles have a standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen display¹. Yet, the 2024 Kia Sportage has an available 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation² while the largest screen available on the Seltos is 10.25 inches³. Each of these models has standard Android Auto™⁴ and Apple CarPlay®⁵ and a standard 6-speaker sound system. The Kia Sportage has an available 8-speaker Harman Kardon® premium surround sound w/ HALOsonic® system⁶, and the Seltos has an available 8-speaker Bose Premium Audio System⁷, both offering a quality aural experience. The base 2024 Kia Seltos grants passengers access to one USB media port in the front and two USB-C charging areas in the second row. The standard-equipped Kia Sportage has one USB media plug and one USB-C charging port in the front and none in the second row. The two SUVs are similar in many respects, especially on their base models, but the available features show the Sportage pulling ahead in tech capabilities. 

Interior

Comfort is king, and the 2024 Sportage has a bit more to offer in this respect, starting with the available 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment. This feature is available on all but the base model while the Seltos brings it for two trim levels. The Sportage has features for your fellow adventurers as well, offering an available 8-way power front passenger seat, while the Seltos has a 4-way manual chair for the co-pilot. The base form of the 2024 Kia Sportage has optional heated front seats⁸ for extra warmth while you wait for the Smart Museum of Art to open on a cool spring morning. This feature is available on for the Seltos as well. Lastly, the 2024 Sportage has superior cargo space, offering 39.6 cubic ft. behind the rear seat and 74.1 cubic ft.⁹ of total available area. The Seltos is no slouch in this department with 26.6 cubic ft. behind the second row and a total of 62.8 cubic ft⁹. Having read this comparison, you may come to our dealership’s location at Evergreen Kia at your leisure and explore both SUVs up close to find the one that you like best. 

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