2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Kia Seltos
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Fe Hybrid F…
2027 Kia Seltos
The 2027 Kia Seltos is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Seltos FWD, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg…
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Clear winThe Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Seltosoverall 92.8 | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 83.3 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 92.8 | 100 |
Kia Seltos: model-level data · Hyundai Santa Fe: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Seltos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Seltos | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Seltos FWD | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 36 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Seltos or the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe scores 100 and the 2027 Kia Seltos 92.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Seltos or the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
2027 Kia Seltos: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.