2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Even in just one year on the market, the 2021 Kia Seltos is easily one of the most popular members of the Kia lineup. The Seltos took the world by storm and has quickly gained a mass following. Tampa Bay shoppers looking for a small SUV have found a home in the rugged and athletic 2021 Seltos. The Seltos brings in powerful engine options, an attractive array of design options, and some of the latest in-car entertainment.

The 2021 Kia Seltos lineup starts off at $21,990 and includes the LX, S, EX, S Turbo, and SX Turbo trim levels. Unlike most small SUVs, the Seltos comes standard with all-wheel drive, offering a leg-up over many members of the competition – including the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. In this comparison guide, we are looking at how the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2021 Chevrolet Equinox stack up. See how the Seltos takes the crown in this head-to-head battle below.

2021 Kia Seltos	vs	2021 Chevrolet Equinox
2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine	Base Engine	1.5-liter Turbo 4-cylinder engine
147 horsepower \| 132 pound-feet of torque	Base Power Specs	170 horsepower \| 203 pound-feet of torque
1.6-liter Turbo engine (175 horsepower)	Available Engine	N/A
Standard	All-Wheel Drive	Available
8-inch touchscreen	Infotainment Center	7-inch touchscreen
Standard	Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™	Standard
10 years/100,000 miles	Powertrain Limited Warranty	5 years/60,000 miles
62.8 cubic feet	Max. Cargo Space	63.9 cubic feet

2021 Kia Seltos Leads Small SUV Segment Over Chevy Competition

The 2021 Kia Seltos offers perfection at every trim level. The athletic and nimble Seltos offers the perfect balance of rugged style and everyday capability. The Seltos offers high-class technology in every trim level that is often left for the elite. Shoppers will find a standard 8-inch touchscreen display inside the Seltos equipped with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Higher Seltos trim levels bump up the infotainment center to a 10.25-inch touchscreen for an even bigger in-car entertainment experience. The Chevrolet Equinox, on the other hand, comes standard with a smaller 7-inch infotainment screen and offers an 8-inch screen option in select trim levels.

Seltos SUVs deliver 147 horsepower when equipped with the standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and can manufacture up to 175 horsepower when fitted with the 1.6-liter turbo engine. The Seltos features a quick-shift DCT automatic in select trim levels to offer exceptionally smooth shifting on the busy roads of Tampa Bay.

The 2021 Kia Seltos will hit every mark on shoppers’ lists and exceed the expectations of everyone who gets behind the wheel. See for yourself why so many shoppers are choosing the 2021 Seltos here in Tampa Bay by visiting us at Friendly Kia for a test drive.