Kia Seltos vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Kia Seltos starts from $31,250 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $115,549.

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 $161,479 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Kia Seltos features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a 13.1-inch display and 13.7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Seltos gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Kia Seltos and 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 1.5s quicker. 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, 561mm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 468L in the Kia Seltos and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 367L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 2,400kg 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 $2,081/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Kia Seltos.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage.