Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos

The Honda HR-V starts from $32,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia Seltos opens at $31,250. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $1,650.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $36,190 and $34,375 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda HR-V and Kia Seltos hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 85% for the Kia Seltos.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Seltos packs more ADAS features with 4 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 6 in the Kia Seltos.

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Kia Seltos gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Seltos. The Kia Seltos counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Kia Seltos responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Kia Seltos has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 40mm shorter than the Kia Seltos at 4,385mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Seltos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda HR-V and 312L in the Kia Seltos, giving the Honda HR-V a 27L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Seltos leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Honda HR-V) vs $1,967 (Kia Seltos). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.