2021 Kia Seltos vs Kia Sportage
Crossovers continue to dominate the automotive scenes with new vehicles entering the arena around every turn. These vehicles deliver in every aspect of the game from their convenient daily driving performance to their versatile and spacious interiors. But maybe one of the latest subcompact crossovers, like the 2021 Kia Seltos, has caught your eye and now you’re second-guessing everything you thought you needed in a vehicle.
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The debate between subcompact crossovers and traditional crossovers is a tricky one. Are subcompact crossover models using their “subcompact” title too literally? Are crossovers actually bigger than their subcompact competition or does the auto world just love classifying vehicles into smaller and smaller subsections? This 2021 Kia Seltos vs Kia Sportage size comparison is here to settle that debate once and for all.
Is the Kia Sportage Bigger Than the 2021 Kia Seltos?
By looks alone, the Kia Sportage would appear to be bigger and roomier than the latest addition to the Kia lineup. But is that size difference all that monumental, and does the same go for its interior?
The amount of cargo space inside of the 2021 Kia Seltos is actually bigger than its big sibling Kia Sportage, despite the overall size difference. Inside the Seltos drivers will have more space for cargo than the Sportage, whether the rear seats are up or down. The Sportage, however, sits taller, wider, and longer than the Seltos and offers a little extra wiggle room for its passengers.
Below we’ve put together a full breakdown of the size differences between the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2020 Kia Sportage.
| Dimension | 2021 Kia Seltos | 2020 Kia Sportage |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 inches | 105.1 inches |
| Total length | 172 inches | 176.4 inches |
| Width | 70.9 inches | 73 inches |
| Height | 63.6 inches | 64.4 inches |
| Front legroom | 41.4 inches | 41.5 inches |
| Rear legroom | 38 inches | 38.2 inches |
| Front headroom | 40 inches | 39.3 inches |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 inches | 39.1 inches |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 inches | 57.1 inches |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 inches | 55.1 inches |
| Standard cargo space | 26.6 cubic feet | 30.7 cubic feet |
| Maximum cargo space | 62.8 cubic feet | 60.1 cubic feet |
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While its stature may be small, the subcompact 2021 Kia Seltos delivers optimal space for those weekend adventure essentials. Whether the Seltos or the Sportage seems to offer the right amount of space for your driving needs, you can find your fit on our dealership lot at Friendly Kia. Contact us today for more information about the availability of either of these Kia models in New Port Richey, FL.
Love the 2020 Sportage turbo! I’m 6’4” and fit better (even than in the Sorento) and all the other suvs we tried! Great interior and wonderful and peppy to drive. Don’t even think of replacing it with the Seltos!
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