Mazda CX-8 vs Kia Seltos Comparison

    Mazda CX-8

    Kia Seltos

    2025 Mazda
    CX-8
    vs
    2026 Kia
    Seltos
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    72L - 74L
    432 to 599 km
    50L
    345 to 370 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $42,810 - $72,160
    $30,750 - $46,170
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Drives sweetly
    • Big and practical boot
    • Front and rear USB connectivity
    Misses
    • Interior is built to a price
    • Still no adaptive cruise control
    • Intrusive safety tech

    Colours Available

    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
    TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    2191 - 24881591 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.2L, 2.5L1.6L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    140kW110kW - 146kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 60006000 - 6200
    Torque
    252Nm - 450Nm180Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40001600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    94.3 - 100-
    Compression Ratio
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