Cabin & Comfort
Close callSeltos S AWD
Closely matched on the cabin equipment compared.
Kia Seltos S AWD vs Honda HR-V LX AWD
Seltos S AWD — $28,090 · 147 hp · 28 mpgHR-V LX AWD — $28,100 · 158 hp · 27 mpg
Before you compare
What this matchup really means
S AWD vs LX AWD, compared on verified specifications and price.
Seltos S AWDMore cargo space
MatchupMixed Matchup
HR-V LX AWDFirst-grade Trim
Seltos S AWD
- More cargo space
First grade
HR-V LX AWD
- More horsepower
Read the full breakdown
The S AWD and LX AWD are closely matched on price: $28,090 vs $28,100.
Because these two trims sit at different points in their lineups, the category winners below reflect trim level as much as brand. Read them as evidence, and weigh them against the equipment you will actually use.
At a glance
The quick decision
Best overall
Seltos S AWD
For shoppers on this Seltos site, the Seltos S AWD is our pick over the HR-V LX AWD.
Best value
Seltos S AWD
Close call — closely matched on price: $28,090 vs $28,100.
Best performance
HR-V LX AWD
HR-V LX AWD makes 158 hp vs 147 hp.
Best efficiency
Seltos S AWD
Close call — closely matched on efficiency: 28 mpg vs 27 mpg combined.
Head to head
Who wins what
The verified differences most likely to decide it — each shown side by side, with the winner called out.
Fuel Economy
Close callSeltos S AWD
28 mpgvs27 mpg
Closely matched: 28 mpg vs 27 mpg.
Price & Value
Close callSeltos S AWD
$28,090vs$28,100
Closely matched: $28,090 vs $28,100.
Cargo & Daily Use
WinnerSeltos S AWD
64.2 cu ftvs55.1 cu ft
The Seltos S AWD makes everyday hauling and road trips easier with more cargo room.
Performance
WinnerHR-V LX AWD
158 hpvs147 hp
The HR-V LX AWD gives you stronger acceleration and easier passing.
Read the full breakdown
The S AWD and LX AWD are closely matched on price: $28,090 vs $28,100.
On verified numbers, the S AWD leads in cargo volume; the LX AWD leads in horsepower. What the numbers actually mean for you here: the LX AWD's horsepower edge (158 vs 147 hp) shows up most when merging and passing rather than in daily commuting and the S AWD's cargo volume edge (64.2 vs 55.1 cu ft) is what decides how it handles road trips, gear, and family duty.
When it matters most: if you regularly carry more than a passenger or two of gear, the S AWD's cargo volume edge (64.2 vs 55.1 cu ft) may decide it.
Visual comparison
See them side by side
Exterior
Standout features
Seltos S AWD
- Available AWD
HR-V LX AWD
- Available AWD
Interior
Available colors
Seltos S AWD
HR-V LX AWD
The bottom line
The verdict
Editor's pick
Seltos S AWD
For shoppers on this Seltos site, the Seltos S AWD is our pick over the HR-V LX AWD.
Why we landed here
- The Seltos S AWD leads on cargo & daily use: 64.2 cu ft vs 55.1 cu ft.
- Closely matched on cabin & comfort.
- Closely matched on fuel economy: 28 mpg vs 27 mpg.
- Closely matched on price & value: $28,090 vs $28,100.
- The HR-V LX AWD leads on performance: 158 hp vs 147 hp.
What could change this: If more power matters most, the HR-V LX AWD is the better fit.
Seltos S AWD: more cargo roomHR-V LX AWD: 158 hp of power
Read the full verdict
On verified numbers, the S AWD leads in cargo volume; the LX AWD leads in horsepower.
The full picture
What to know before you decide
Living with the Seltos S AWD
- Available all-wheel drive
Living with the HR-V LX AWD
- Available all-wheel drive
Long road trips
- Seltos S AWD: more cargo room — 64.2 cu ft vs 55.1 cu ft
Winter ownership
- Both offer available all-wheel drive
By the numbers
Specs that matter
These are the figures most shoppers weigh first — price, power, efficiency, and room — with the full specification table below.
Starting price
Seltos S AWD$28,090
HR-V LX AWD$28,100
Horsepower
Seltos S AWD147 hp
HR-V LX AWD158 hp
Combined MPG
Seltos S AWD28 mpg
HR-V LX AWD27 mpg
Max cargo — behind 1st row, seats folded
Seltos S AWD64.2 cu ft
HR-V LX AWD55.1 cu ft
AWD availability
Seltos S AWDAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
HR-V LX AWDAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Full specifications
| Specification | Seltos S AWD | HR-V LX AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $28,090 | $28,100 |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| City MPG | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Max cargo — behind 1st row, seats folded | 64.2 cu ft | 55.1 cu ft |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable (IVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Make the call
Which one is right for you?
- Choose the S AWD if you want more cargo room.
- Choose the LX AWD if you want more power.
Seltos S AWD buyer
Best for:
- Cabin & Comfort: close call
- Fuel Economy: close call
- More cargo room
- Price & Value: close call
HR-V LX AWD buyer
Best for:
- More power
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The questions shoppers ask most when weighing these two — answered with the verified facts.
Value comes down to the details. The S AWD and LX AWD are closely matched on price: $28,090 vs $28,100. Weigh the standard equipment each includes, their fuel economy, and the features you'll genuinely use. Cross-shop comparably equipped trims and let local incentives settle it.
"Nicer every day" is about the things you touch on every drive — the seats, the controls, and the screen. Comfort is personal, though: seat shape, driving position, and how intuitive the controls feel to you matter more than any feature list. Spend ten minutes in each on a route like your real commute — that test drive will tell you more about daily livability than any spec comparison.
We don't publish a feature-by-feature equipment comparison for this exact pairing, so we won't claim either way. Use the verified specifications and the verdict above — those come from confirmed data — and check each manufacturer's build-and-price tool for the equipment on the exact S AWD and LX AWD you're considering. Equipment also moves with option packages and model year, so the trim you drive may not match a general list. A back-to-back test drive of the two specific cars you're shopping is the reliable way to see what one offers that the other doesn't.
High annual mileage puts the spotlight on running costs, and that's mostly about fuel. Beyond fuel, a high-mileage driver should weigh seat comfort for all those hours and each model's reliability record — worth checking current ratings for the specific trims, since it matters most when you're piling on miles. If your year is mostly highway commuting, lean toward the more efficient, more comfortable choice; the small differences compound over 15,000 miles in a way they wouldn't for a light-use second car.
On space, expect more cargo room in the Seltos S AWD. Interior preference is partly personal — dashboard layout, seat shape, and where the controls fall all factor in — so the best test is to sit in both. If a richer, more feature-laden cabin matters to you, compare the specific trims' option packages directly; if you mainly want a comfortable, sensibly-arranged space, either will serve you well day to day.
For most shoppers, the right pick follows your priorities rather than a single score. Use the verdict above as the starting recommendation, then confirm it with a back-to-back test drive of the exact trims you're considering.
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