2022 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Chevy Trax in Racine WI

Comparing the 2022 Kia Seltos against the 2022 Chevy Trax

We will look at the specs and features of each of these SUVs. The grid below utilizes the base models for each.

Feature / Spec	Kia Seltos LX	Chevy Trax
Starting MSRP	$22,590	$21,400
Motor / Drive	2.0L 4-cylinder / AWD w Torque Vectoring	1.4L turbo 4-cylinder / FWD
Horsepower / Torque lb.-ft	147 / 132	155 / 177
Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)	6-speed automatic
Safety Features	Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology	10 air bags and other features
Infotainment	8” color touchscreen	Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System with 7" diagonal color touchscreen
Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy	27 / 31	24 / 32
Max Cargo Space cu. ft.	62.8	48.4
Seating	5	5
Connectivity	Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™	Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™
Wheels	17” alloy	16” painted aluminum

The Trax has an edge when it comes to horsepower and torque, however, it falls short in several areas. These include much smaller cargo space, advanced safety features are extra, a less advanced transmission, smaller wheels, and a lesser infotainment display. Kia is the clear winner in terms of value. Kia is also ranked in the top 5 for reliability, which means your value goes a long way.

2022 Kia Seltos Trim Levels

What else is there to know about the 2022 Kia Seltos? Let’s look at available trim levels and options.

The 2022 Kia Seltos has five different trim levels:

LX - $22,590 starting MSRP
S - $22,790 starting MSRP
EX - $25,890 starting MSRP
Nightfall Edition - $26,790 starting MSRP
SX Turbo - $28,090 starting MSRP

The high-end SX Turbo features:

10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support Adjustment
1.6L turbo 4-cylinder with 175 horsepower
7-Speed Quick-Shift DCT Transmission
12 exterior and 3 interior color options

Considering you can get a nicely loaded Seltos for under $30k, we feel like this car is an incredible value in whatever trim you decide on.