Comparing the 2021 Ford EcoSport vs 2021 Kia Seltos

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2021 Ford EcoSport

MSRP starting at:

$28,094

SE FWD
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2021 Kia Seltos

MSRP starting at:

$24,990

LX FWD

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Overview
Base MSRP $28,094 $24,990
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.6 L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.1 L/100 km 7.1 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.0 L/61 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 123 @ 6000 146 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 125 @ 6000 132 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.6 L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.1 L/100 km 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.6 L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.1 L/100 km 7.1 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99E
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.0 L/61 2.0 L/122
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 123 @ 6000 146 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 125 @ 6000 132 @ 4500
Trans Order Code 447
Trans Type 6 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.58 2.68 - 0.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.94 2.82
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.44 6.05
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.1
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 40
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.3 55.5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.6 53
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 38.4
Second Leg Room (in) 36.7 38
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
3 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
3 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged (Option) Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
6-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard N/A
Remote Engine Start (Option) Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard N/A
Security System N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) Standard N/A
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
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