Kia have really upped their game in the last 10 years providing a very competitive line up of cars. The Sportage has been a long standing and successful model for the brand and has had several face lifts over the years. Now the 2022 model has a ‘little’ sister in the form of the Kia Seltos. 

From a glance you may be wondering what the difference is between the two cars other than the slight exterior styling differences, or maybe you have been considering a Kia SUV and now have a new contender in the mix. 

Let’s take a deeper dive into what these cars have to offer.

2022 Seltos vs Sportage: Performance

The 2022 Kia Seltos enters with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine providing 147HP with Intelligent Variable transmission and a 1.6L turbo charged engine pushing 175HP, a 7-speed Quick-Shift DCT transmission. Estimated to have up to 31mpg and comes as standard all-wheel drive, the Saltos is a good option for those looking for a reliable and economical SUV. 

The 2022 Kia Sportage on the other hand, enters the market with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine providing 181HP. Standard front wheel drive but, offers all-wheel drive options and a fuel economy of 30mpg.  

2022 Seltos vs Sportage: Safety

Kia has a clear focus on safety options on all their cars and there is no shortage of safety features available on both the Seltos and the Sportage. Both have Blind-Spot Collision features, the Seltos has BCA-R (Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear) which uses brake technology to gently apply the front wheel brake to keep the car in lane whereas, the Sportage only has BCW (Blind-Spot Warning); a radar-based system that uses visual and auditory cues to inform the driver of objects in the blind-spot. 

Both the Seltos and Sportage come with Forward Collision-Avoidance, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Driver Attention Warning. The Seltos also has High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist and Rear Occupant Alert.

2022 Seltos vs Sportage: Comfort

The Seltos and Sportage provide the comfortable interior customers come to expect from Kia. An 8.0-inch Touchscreen Display with rear view camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Remote Keyless Entry, Wireless Charging, Dual-Level Cargo Floor, and Steering-Wheel Controls come as standard. 

The Sportage however, also comes with heated front seats, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and the option to upgrade to Harman Kardon Premium Sound System.

2022 Seltos vs Sportage: Conclusion

The 2022 Seltos has 5 trim options compared to only 4 available on the Sportage this is due to the additional Nightfall Edition Seltos. The Seltos starts at $22,590 with the LX trim up to the SX Turbo starting at $28,090. The 2022 Sportage starts at $24,090 with the LX trim up to the SX Turbo starting at $33,750.

So, the answer is really down to personal preference. Both cars have a lot to offer and a wide range of options to suit individual needs. The styling of both cars will attract and deter customers equally. Both SUVs are sure to be strong models for Kia going forward and may even convert into the EV market in years to come.