Performance and Efficiency

The Right UV should pack the right punch under the hood to maximize its capability. The Subaru Crosstrek features a standard SUBARU BOXER® engine, generating 152-horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The standard engine of the Kia Seltos falls short in its output, generating 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet. The Subaru Crosstrek also offers better fuel economy for daily driving in Marlborough, MA, traveling an EPA-estimated 28 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The Seltos' standard engine allows this Kia SUV to travel up to 27 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The Seltos also holds much less fuel compared to the tank of the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Subaru Crosstrek also comes available as a hybrid SUV, which is as of now, not an available option for the Kia Seltos.

Exterior

• The ground clearance of an SUV is important in determining its off-road effectiveness. Generally, vehicles should sit at a minimum of seven inches off the ground for the best safety and undercarriage protection on the trails. The Subaru outback sits at a high ground clearance of 8.7 inches, while the Kia Seltos sits above the ground at 7.3 inches. While meeting the minimum height requirement, the Crosstrek ensures proper safety and distance on all sorts of terrain.
• The Subaru Crosstrek comes available with a windshield wiper de-icer on most trims, through the All-Weather Package. This exterior feature comes in handy during the freezing rain and snow, though it does not come available on the Kia Seltos.