Kia Seltos vs Renault Duster

The Kia Seltos starts from $31,250 before on-road costs, while the Renault Duster opens at $31,990. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $740.

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 $35,189 respectively.

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

Both the Kia Seltos and Renault Duster hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 2 in the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Kia Seltos and 6 in the Renault Duster.

The Kia Seltos features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Duster gets a 10.1-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 Renault Duster. The Renault Duster counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Seltos lines up 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 Renault Duster lines up making 130kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Seltos is 1.0s 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, 40mm longer than the Renault Duster at 4,345mm (2,657mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Duster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 312L in the Kia Seltos and 475L in the Renault Duster, giving the Renault Duster a 163L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 $1,938/year for the Renault Duster. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Renault Duster.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Kia Seltos) vs $1,938 (Renault Duster). The Renault Duster saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Kia Seltos) vs 5 years (Renault Duster). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage.