Kia Seltos vs Honda HR-V

The Kia Seltos starts from $31,250 before on-road costs, while the Honda HR-V opens at $30,300. That makes the Honda HR-V the more affordable entry point by $950.

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 $34,375 and $33,330 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Kia Seltos holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda HR-V. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Seltos and 82% for the Honda HR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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

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

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

The Kia Seltos uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 89kW and 145Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Kia Seltos has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

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

Boot space is 468L in the Kia Seltos and 304L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Kia Seltos a 164L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Seltos leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos and $1,767/year for the Honda HR-V. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Kia Seltos) vs $1,767 (Honda HR-V). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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