2026 Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Seltos

Hyundai Kona

 

Do you have the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Seltos on your shopping list? These models share many similarities, from horsepower to a limited powertrain warranty valid for 10 years or 100,000 miles. If you’re having trouble picking one of these small SUVs, let the team at Sid Dillon Hyundai help you out! Below, we’ll go over the 2026 Kona vs. Seltos fuel economy and interior space.

2026 Hyundai Kona Vs.  2026 Kia Seltos
29 mpg Best Fuel Economy For City Driving 28 mpg
35 mpg Best Fuel Economy For Highway Driving 34 mpg
101.2 cubic feet Passenger Volume 99.6 cubic feet
41.7 inches / 38.2 inches Legroom (Front/Rear) 41.4 inches / 38 inches
63.7 cubic feet Maximum Cargo Capacity 62.8 cubic feet

 

 

2026 Hyundai Kona Vs. Kia Seltos Specs: Fuel Economy

Both SUVs offer 2 engines: a standard 2.0L and an available 1.6L. While they deliver identical horsepower, they deliver slightly different fuel economy. When you take a closer look at the Kona vs. Seltos mpg ratings, you’ll see that the Hyundai model offers the best rating for city and highway driving. That said, if you want to maximize your fuel usage on the streets of Crete, you’ll want to go with the Kona. Check out the ratings by trim level for yourself below:

2026 Hyundai Kona MPG Ratings

  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SE (FWD): 29 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SE (AWD): 27 mpg city / 29 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SEL (FWD): 28 mpg city / 35 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SEL (AWD): 26 mpg city / 29 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Premium (FWD): 26 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Premium (AWD): 25 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited (FWD): 26 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
  • 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited (AWD): 25 mpg city / 28 mpg highway

2026 Kia Seltos MPG Ratings

  • 2026 Kia Seltos LX (FWD):28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos LX (AWD): 27 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos S (FWD): 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos S (AWD): 27 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos EX (FWD): 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos EX (AWD): 27 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
  • 2026 Kia Seltos SX (AWD): 24 mpg city / 27 mpg highway

2026 Hyundai Kona Vs. Kia Seltos Specs: Seating & Cargo Capacity

Another subtle yet crucial difference between these models is the interior space. The new Kona has slightly more passenger and cargo volume than the Seltos. If you want the most room possible for your Omaha drives, you’ll lean toward the Hyundai SUV. What’s more, the Kona offers a bit more legroom for passengers in the front and the back, which is perfect for tall folks and long trips outside of Seward.

We’ve listed the interior dimensions for these SUVs here:

2026 Hyundai Kona Standard Interior Dimensions

  • Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
  • Passenger Volume: 101.2 cubic feet
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.9 inches / 38.3 inches
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 56.8 inches / 55.2 inches
  • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 54.3 inches / 52.4 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.7 inches / 38.2 inches
  • Maximum Cargo Room: 63.7 cubic feet

2026 Kia Seltos Standard Interior Dimensions

  • Seating Capacity:5 passengers
  • Passenger Volume: 99.6 cubic feet
  • Headroom (Front/Rear):40 inches / 38.4 inches
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 55.5 inches / 54.9 inches
  • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 53.0 inches / 48.8 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4 inches / 38 inches
  • Maximum Cargo Room: 62.8 cubic feet

Test-Drive A New Hyundai Kona At Sid Dillon Hyundai

These vehicles may be awfully similar, but upon a closer look, it’s clear that the 2026 Hyundai Kona is slightly more efficient and spacious than the Kia Seltos. Take a model out for a spin in Lincoln when you stop by our showroom today. In the meantime, see how much your current car is worth when you trade it in!

 

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