MG ZS vs Kia Seltos Comparison

MG ZS

Kia Seltos

2023 MG
ZS
vs
2023 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...

CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.7
8.0
0.0
Based on the MG ZS
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyDriving the family
City drivingCity driving
Fuel Efficiency
48L
322 to 341 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year years/
warranty
7 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$20,990 - $24,990
$29,500 - $44,900
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CarExpert's Take

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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Refined 2.0-litre engine
  • Spacious interior for the price
  • Rear air vents and USB-C ports
Misses
  • Interior is cheap and nasty in places
  • Overly active safety equipment
  • Price rises hurt, even with more kit

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless phone charger
Powered tailgate
Rear air vents
Adaptive cruise control
Climate control
Reversing sensors
Reversing camera
Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

  • Metallic Paint (+$500)
  • Premium Paint (+$520)

Colours Available

  • Sloane Silver Metallic
  • Diamond Red Metallic
  • Regal Blue Metallic
  • Dover White
  • Pebble Black

Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

  • Mars Orange
  • Pluton Blue*
  • Snow White Pearl*
  • Steel Grey*
  • Gravity Grey*
  • Fusion Black*
  • Neptune Blue*
  • Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
  • Clear White & Fusion Black roof^

Specs

Type
DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
Size (cc)
999 - 14981598 - 1999
Size (L)
1.5L, 1.0L1.6L, 2.0L
Induction
INLINE 4, TURBO 3TURBO 4, INLINE 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
12 - 1616
Power
82kW - 84kW110kW - 146kW
Power RPM
5200 - 60006000 - 6200
Torque
150Nm - 160Nm180Nm - 265Nm
Torque RPM
1800 - 45001600 - 4500
Bore Stroke
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Compression Ratio
-10 - 12.5

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