The Vietnamese auto market has just witnessed the entry of rookie Kia Seltos 2020 into the B-class SUV segment, where Hyundai Kona is the sales king.
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Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona are both competitors from Korea, which is famous for cars with eye-catching, youthful designs along with convenience and comfort during use.
In particular, Kia Seltos, although a new model entering the B-class SUV segment, has been highly appreciated by the car-loving community for its price and technological amenities it possesses.
Below is a detailed comparison of two car models that have received a lot of attention recently: Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona.
| Car model | List price (VND) |
| Kia Seltos 1.4 Deluxe | 589,000,000 |
| Kia Seltos 1.4 Luxury | 649,000,000 |
| Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium | 719,000,000 |
| Kia Seltos 1.6L Turbo | 699,000,000 |
| Hyundai Kona 2.0AT Standard | 636,000,000 |
| Hyundai Kona 2.0AT Special | 699,000,000 |
| Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo | 750,000,000 |
The two outstanding versions of the two car lines, Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium and Kona 1.6 Turbo, are considered to be the most equal with a price difference of about 31 million VND.
About size:
| Parameter | Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium | Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo |
| Dimensions LxWxH (mm) | 4,315 x 1,800 x 1,645 | 4,165 x 1,800 x 1,565 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2610 | 2600 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 190 | 170 |
Although the 2020 Kia Seltos is developed on the same platform as the Hyundai Kona, with the above parameters, it is clear that the Kia model has a slightly larger size.
The wheelbase length and ground clearance of the Kia Seltos are also much better than the Hyundai Kona.
About the exterior:
| Exterior equipment | Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium | Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo |
| Headlight | LED | LED |
| Turn signal lights | LED | Halogen |
| Daytime navigation lights | LED | LED |
| Fog lights | LED | Halogen |
| Tail lights | LED | LED |
| Rearview mirror | Electric folding | Electric folding |
| Car rims | 17 inches | 18 inches |
| Tire size | 215/60R17 | 235/45R18 |
On the most advanced versions, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona both use automatic lighting systems.
However, the Hyundai Kona has a slightly larger tire size with 18-inch, 235/45 tires instead of the 17-inch 215/60 tires on the Kia Seltos.
About the interior:
If the Hyundai Kona is a car with a sporty interior, the Kia Seltos has luxurious lines connecting the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with the central entertainment screen.
Both cars are equipped with standard Apple CarPlay connectivity, but the Kia Seltos has a bigger advantage with a 10.25-inch screen (8 inches on the Hyundai Kona).
Kia Seltos also has two more big advantages over the Kona: the Moodlight interior lighting system and air conditioning vents for the rear seats.
Regarding performance:
| Engine and operation | Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium | Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo |
| Engine | Kappa 1.4 T-GDi | Gamma 1.6 T-GDi |
| Maximum power (horsepower) | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Maximum torque (Nm) | 242 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Driving mode | 3 modes | 3 modes |
The highest version of Kia Seltos has a 1.4L Turbo engine, capable of generating 138 horsepower and 242 Nm of maximum torque.
Regarding safety equipment:
| Equipment | Kia Seltos 1.4 Premium | Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo |
| Anti-lock brakes | Have | Have |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Have | Have |
| Electronic balance | Have | Have |
| Assist to begin across hill | Have | Have |
| Traction control system | Have | Have |
| Air bag | 6 | 6 |
Both Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona possess basic safety equipment of an SUV such as anti-lock braking system, electronic balance, emergency brake assist, hill start…
In addition, Kia Seltos is equipped with 3 traction control modes and Hyundai Kona has a blind spot warning system.
Kia Seltos possesses a massive, strong body along with a youthful, modern interior.
Hyundai Kona alone still wins the choice of the majority of customers with its powerful engine and sporty design.