2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Ford Explorer

Drivers who are shopping around for a new SUV may find it hard to choose between the 2021 Kia Seltos vs the 2021 Ford Explorer. Both are family-friendly vehicles that come standard with plenty of internal space as well as a long list of standard features. However, there are several important differences to note between these two SUVs.
Both the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2021 Ford Explorer are offered in five well-equipped trims: LX, S, S Turbo, EX and SX for the 2021 Seltos and Base, XLT, Limited, ST and Platinum for the 2021 Explorer. The 2021 Kia Seltos features more standard storage space than the 2021 Ford Explorer. While the 2021 Seltos has 26.6 cubic feet of standard cargo capacity, the dedicated cargo area of the 2021 Explorer only has 18.2 cubic feet of space.

2021 Kia Seltos Efficiency & Technology

The 2021 Kia Seltos is also a more efficient SUV than the 2021 Ford Explorer. The 2021 Seltos receives 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. The 2021 Explorer is less efficient, featuring fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.
The 2021 Kia Seltos keeps its passengers comfortable through a variety of interior amenities, including: An infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen interface, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, front and rear cupholders, an electrochromic inside rearview mirror, front and rear door pockets, a keyless ignition system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front seatback storage and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.