2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos | Auburn Hills, MI
Take on life’s big adventures in the 2026 Kia Sportage or 2026 Kia Seltos. While both are two-row SUVs with plenty of advanced technologies, there are several performance, size, and unique feature differences that may make one or the other a stronger fit for your lifestyle. To see what sets the Sportage and Seltos apart, the team at Summit Place Kia has created this model comparison guide. If you’d like to learn more about each model using the resources from our team of Kia experts, get started with our Sportage review and our Seltos review guides.
Compare the Sportage and Seltos in person at our Kia dealership in Auburn Hills, MI. Get started by browsing our available inventory to pick out the models you like, then schedule a test drive appointment to let us know when you’re coming.
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2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos Exterior Design
Stylish exterior design ensures you’re noticed in both the 2026 Kia Sportage and 2026 Kia Seltos. Features you can expect to add to your daily routine, no matter which model you pick, include heated and power-adjustable side view mirrors, full LED lighting, and a smart power liftgate. For a brighter cabin, the Seltos offers a power sunroof, while the Sportage offers a large panoramic sunroof. Other unique exterior features that you’ll find exclusively on the Sportage include rain-sensing windshield wipers and larger 19-inch wheels, along with all-terrain tires for your family adventures.
Shared exterior features:
- 17-in. or 18-in. alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- LED projector headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights, and taillights
- Smart power liftgate
- Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors with LED turn signals
- Roof rails
Unique Sportage exterior features:
- 19-in. alloy wheels
- All-terrain tires
- LED cube projector headlights
- Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated windshield
- Power-folding side view mirrors
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
Unique Seltos exterior features:
- Power sunroof
2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos Interior Design & Technology
Enjoy the journey whether you choose the 2026 Kia Sportage or 2026 Kia Seltos. Their two-row interiors bear a number of similar available comfort and technology features, from heated and ventilated front seats to wireless phone charging and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capabilities. When you go with the Sportage, unique options include a heated steering wheel, a dual panoramic 24-inch instrument panel and infotainment display, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon® sound system. The Seltos also gets a panoramic display, but with dual 10.25-inch screens, and a premium sound system with the Bose® eight-speaker setup.
Shared interior and technology features:
- Woven cloth or SynTex seat upholstery
- 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seats
- Ten-way power driver's seat with two-way power lumbar
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- LED interior lighting
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Push-button start
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Front and rear USB ports
- Wireless phone charger
- Navigation
- Remote start system
Unique Sportage interior and technology features:
- Quilted SynTex seat upholstery
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with automatic defog system
- Memory settings for driver’s seat and side view mirrors
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual panoramic 24-in. instrument panel and infotainment display
- Over-the-air software updates
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with HALOsonic®
- Digital Key 2.0
Unique Seltos interior and technology features:
- SynTex and cloth seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control with auto defog system
- Dual 10.25-in. infotainment touchscreen and instrument cluster displays
- Bose eight-speaker audio system with sound-connected mood lamp
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Digital Key
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2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Efficient, energetic performance awaits whether you pick the 2026 Kia Sportage or 2026 Kia Seltos. Each Sportage is equipped with a 2.5L inline four-cylinder (I4) engine that makes 187 horsepower. By comparison, the Seltos features a standard 2.0L I4 engine with 147 horsepower and an available 1.6L turbocharged I4 engine with 190 horsepower. The smaller Seltos engine offers an advantage in city and highway fuel economy, but the larger Sportage engine allows you to tow up to 2,500 pounds. Standard drive modes in the Sportage include normal, sport, and MyDrive, and optional multi-terrain drive modes. Normal, eco, and sport drive modes are standard with the Seltos.
Compare the Sportage and Seltos engine specs in the following chart.
| Sportage | 2026 Kia SUV | Seltos | Seltos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L I4 | Engine | 2.0L I4 | 1.6L turbocharged I4 |
| 187 HP | Horsepower | 147 HP | 190 HP |
| 178 lb.-ft. | Torque | 132 lb.-ft. | 195 lb.-ft. |
| 25 city / 33 hwy | EPA-est. MPG | 28 city / 34 hwy | 24 city / 27 hwy |
| 2,500 lbs. | Max. Towing Capacity | Not Tow Rated | Not Tow Rated |
| Eight-speed automatic | Transmission | Intelligent variable | Eight-speed automatic |
| FWD / AWD | Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos Size & Cargo Space
One of the notable differences between the 2026 Kia Sportage and 2026 Kia Seltos is their size. Overall, the Sportage is the larger SUV, measuring in at over 11 inches longer and just under 500 pounds heavier. Inside, both SUVs can seat five travelers, but the larger Sportage offers more rear headroom and legroom, as well as 11.3 cubic feet more maximum cargo space than the Seltos.
See the Sportage and Seltos size difference and compare them side-by-side in the following chart.
| Sportage | 2026 Kia SUV | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| 184.4 / 65.4 / 73.4 in. | Length / Height / Width | 172.6 / 63.6 / 70.9 in. |
| 3,434 lbs. | Base Curb Weight | 2,937 lbs. |
| Five | Max. Seating | Five |
| 39.6 / 39.4 in. | Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40 / 38.4 in. |
| 41.4 / 41.3 in. | Legroom (Front/Rear) | 41.4 / 38 in. |
| 74.1 / 39.6 cu.-ft. | Cargo Space (Max/Behind Second Row) | 62.8 / 26.6 cu.-ft. |
2026 Kia Sportage vs. Seltos Safety Options & Features
Set out with peace of mind as your constant companion on either the 2026 Kia Sportage or 2026 Kia Seltos. Both include an extensive collection of similar driver assistance features, including lane keeping assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, and rear cross-traffic avoidance assist. Beyond the shared systems, the Sportage is available with a number of unique safety features, including upgraded camera capabilities with a 360-degree surround view monitor and a blind spot view monitor.
Shared safety features:
- Downhill brake control
- Driver attention warning
- High beam assist
- Hill start assist
- Lane departure warning
- Lane following assist
- Lane keeping assist
- Rear occupant alert
- Rearview monitor
- Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, car detection, and junction turning detection
- Blind spot collision warning
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Safe exit warning
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go - curve
- Highway Driving Assist
- Rear park distance warning
Unique Sportage safety features:
- Smart cruise control with stop and go
- 360-degree surround view monitor
- Blind spot view monitor
- Front and side park distance warning
- Parking collision-avoidance assist-reverse
Unique Seltos safety features:
- Intelligent speed limit assist
2026 Kia SUV For Sale Near Me
Whether you like the Kia Sportage or Kia Seltos, Summit Place Kia is the place to start your search. Browse the new inventory at our dealership in Auburn Hills, MI, and set up a test drive to experience everything your chosen SUV has to offer. We’re located near Troy, Rochester Hills, and Pontiac, MI, and you can plan your visit using our hours and directions. Questions? Contact our team online or by calling us at (248) 682-6002.