Chevrolet Equinox vs Kia Seltos
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Kia Seltos
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LT | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,000 | $24,990 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $4,995 (best) | $16,731 |
| Median listing price | $29,873 | $29,120 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $43,839 | $36,035 (best) |
| For sale now | 353 (best) | 249 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal (best) | 13.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 147 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 132 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 64.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lbs | 3,109 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 105.9 in |
| Length | 183.2 in (best) | 174.4 in |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 72 in |
| Height | 65.6 in (best) | 63 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT | Kia SeltosLX |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT $29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $24,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LT $31,000 MSRP | LX $26,690 MSRP |
| 3 | ACTIV $33,900 MSRP | S $26,390 MSRP |
| 4 | ACTIV $35,900 MSRP | S $28,090 MSRP |
| 5 | RS $33,900 MSRP | EX $28,390 MSRP |
| 6 | RS $35,900 MSRP | EX $30,090 MSRP |
| 7 | — | X-Line S $28,990 MSRP |
| 8 | — | X-Line SX $32,790 MSRP |
Live inventory
Chevrolet Equinox353 for sale
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Silver Ice Metallic•Medium Ash Gray108,613 mi$14,587Drive Appeal
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Certified2021 Chevrolet Equinox
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Nightfall Gray Metallic•Jet Black28,539 mi$19,990Drive Appeal
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Used2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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Summit White•Black14,159 mi$26,976Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2023 Chevrolet Equinox
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Wilmington, NC
Kia Seltos249 for sale
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New2026 Kia Seltos
LX
Fusion Black•Black1 mi$24,708Ken Garff KIA Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ
New2027 Kia Seltos
X-Line S
Interstellar Gray•Smoky BlackN/A$30,491Lou Fusz Kia Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
New2027 Kia Seltos
S
Frost Blue•Black / Gray10 mi$27,496Lou Fusz Kia Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
New2027 Kia Seltos
LX
Snow White Pearl•Black/Gray19 mi$29,379Kia of Fargo
Fargo, ND
New2027 Kia Seltos
X-Line S
Magma Red Matte•Black14 mi$33,624Kia of Fargo
Fargo, ND
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LX
Snow White Pearl•Black/Gray18 mi$29,784Kia of Fargo
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Chevrolet Equinox vs Kia Seltos FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Kia Seltos on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Seltos starts lower at $24,990. Live Chevrolet Equinox listings start at $4,995. Live Kia Seltos listings start at $16,731.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- The 2027 Kia Seltos leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,990).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- The 2027 Kia Seltos leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- The 2027 Kia Seltos leads on horsepower in this comparison (190).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2027 Kia Seltos?
- The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).