2024 Hyundai KONA vs. 2024 Kia Seltos BACK-TO-BACK

We now know what 2024 Hyundai KONA looks like, how it drives, how much it is - everything about the car - which I've covered in my channel previously. Having said that, now it's the time to compare KONA to its one of the strongest competitors in the market, a brother/sister car from Kia, Seltos.
They're both 2024 model year, loaded options with the only difference being Seltos having the AWD. Take a look at the best selling SUVs in both manufacturers - Hyundai & Kia - back to back and which is for you.
It may not be a fair game since one is a complete full change model while another being a facelift, yet Seltos is the one has the throne, so why not. Let's find out!
Check out full videos on each KONA here:
2024 Hyundai KONA Test Drive - the most comprehensive review on KONA yet (94k views)
• 2024 Hyundai KONA Test...
2024 Hyundai KONA, HEV & N-Line First look & reviewed (270k views)
• 2024 Hyundai KONA, HEV...
2024 Hyundai KONA EV Full Change in REAL LIFE Reviewed (167k views)
• 2024 Hyundai KONA EV F...
2024 Hyundai KONA N-Line Full Change in REAL LIFE Reviewed (54k views)
• 2024 Hyundai KONA N-Li...
2024 Hyundai KONA EV IRL - In-depth Interior & Exterior review Part 2 (36k views)
• 2024 Hyundai KONA EV I...
Compare ALL Kona back to back - 2024 Hyundai Kona EV⚡ N-Line & ICE (13k views)
• Compare ALL Kona back ...
Dimensions:
ICE
4,350mm in length (got 145mm longer)
2,600mm in wheelbase (got 60mm longer)
EV
4,355mm
2,600mm in wheelbase (got 60mm longer)
N-Line
4,385mm
2,600mm in wheelbase (got 60mm longer)
Price (direct conversion from Korean price in WON to USD):
1.6 Turbo 2,537만원 ($20,370 USD)
Smartstream, 8spd automatic
198hp, 27.0kgfm
13km/L
2.0 NA 2,468만원 ($19,815 USD)
smartstream, IVT
149hp, 18.3kgfm
13.6km/L(17” tires)
1.6 HEV *3,119만원 ($25,042 USD)
*before subsidy
6spd DCT
105hp(all together 141hp), 14.7kfgm(all together 27.0kgfm)
19.8km/L
Timestamp
0:00 2024 Hyundai KONA vs. 2024 Kia Seltos, simply that
1:04 Exterior; front
3:36 Exterior; profile
4:51 Exterior; rear
7:36 Trunk
9:05 Interior; first row
12:22 Interior; second row
13:20 Wheels & tires
14:00 Versus First Gen KONA
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[@CarSceneKorea]

Check out full videos on each KONA here: 2024 Hyundai KONA Test Drive - the most comprehensive review on KONA yet (94k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZyzZoF4gbV2fqc 2024 Hyundai KONA, HEV & N-Line First look & reviewed (270k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWG6hYZviNprbK8 2024 Hyundai KONA EV Full Change in REAL LIFE Reviewed (167k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCYY52iZ7ucqpo 2024 Hyundai KONA N-Line Full Change in REAL LIFE Reviewed (54k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYXPeKmXhK6hqMk 2024 Hyundai KONA EV IRL - In-depth Interior & Exterior review Part 2 (36k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qyiGiviatna9U Compare ALL Kona back to back - 2024 Hyundai Kona EV⚡ N-Line & ICE (13k views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHEhqVua7x_sNE

[@EM.1.]

Does the EV version have AWD?

[@CarSceneKorea]

We now know they don't 🥲

[@sefyue]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Pleasure reading these comments always :)

[@TidyBananas]

Lots of useful information, keep it up!!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks! :)

[@iantovey7132]

Loving the new Kona. Thank you for a great review.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabiodellorco9695]

Congratulations for your video. I hope Kona arrives in EU soon.

[@ynal69]

fantastic video, many thanks!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Glad you liked it!

[@tOkiOchris]

Thank you! I was looking for a comparison video of the seltos and kona 2024!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada thanks for sharing this video looking forward to seeing these sport utility vehicles

[@CarSceneKorea]

Lived in Toronto for some time. I consider Canada my second home, grew up and learned my English there 🇨🇦

[@stephenwinter8892]

@@CarSceneKorea hopefully 1 day I will travel to South Korea and see what life is like. I'm 6'4 so I will be stared at for sure

[@CarSceneKorea]

@@stephenwinter8892 😲 One day for you and me both!

[@yunkiride]

2024 seltos! impressive. well made review! nice subtitles 🎉🎉

[@CarSceneKorea]

My pleasure!

[@jrnramns7393]

Thanks for all the good rewivs you give us. Looking forward to the next one for Kona EV. I had the 2019 Kona EV. Now i have the 2023 model, but need more space for luggage/golfbags. With only 332 liter trunk it's a bit to small. How many liters will the Kona 2024 be?

[@CarSceneKorea]

If you could please watch the video at 19:32 here(I've time stamped the link below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZyzZoF4gbV2fqc you can see the detail with numbers!

[@Reddylion]

Nice video.

[@ctml6833]

Wonderful video, I really enjoyed it. Does the new Kona have wireless AppleCare play?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Nope, wired connection required still🥲

[@benitobarrigueteantelo4876]

A very good video. 🙂

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thank you! 😃

[@NewZea1and]

Liking the new design of the Kona. Question - will the EV version feature the cladding, or body coloured only? I like the cladding.

[@CarSceneKorea]

The current KONA EV does have the plastic cladding as you know, not sure how it'd be for this gen. The official photos suggest that it will be body color matched for sure though.

[@AttommicDog]

Korea makes great thoughtful cars. I have become a believer the last 10 years.

[@ronaldcarnevale3424]

I love the 2024 kona. I have a 2022 kona which I love except the lack of storage in the rear. Of course I knew it was going to have less room than my 2019 Tucson had. I love the ride of my kona almost sports car like. I'm quite sure my next car will be kona again but probably a 2025

[@CarSceneKorea]

Nimble KONA! I love the drive with these cars too.

[@hassanaindastageer]

Same 👌😂

[@tirgod100]

@@CarSceneKorea Can u make also a videa like this on the kona 1.6 mid spec ?

[@Erobbery]

I have the 2024 Kia Seltos facelift

[@philippeperez7127]

When do you think you will be able to get more informations about the Kona ev?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I will post/make video on the car asap on the channel and community.

[@Kaikenkeru]

The new Kona gets the projector HUD that shows on the windshield. Older models had the plastic HUD

[@xXYellie12Xx]

Pretty sure only the electric Kona gets this. The hybrid and petrol Kona don’t get any HUD.

[@ronforeman2556]

Re: Transmissions for Seltos and Kona. Are you saying that the facelift KIA Seltos will now have an eight-speed automatic with a conventional torque converter, or the eight-speed wet dual clutch transmission like the current Hyundai Kona N? And which tranny will the all-new Hyundai Kona get?

[@CarSceneKorea]

8spd automatic, torque converter for Seltos facelift.

[@johnvandeven2188]

Hi. I purchased a 2023 Seltos update with the 8 speed automatic and delivery to Australia somewhere between June and October of 2023. This preview shows a rotary gear selector whereas the demonstration Seltos I had a test drive in had a regular T-bar selector. So which one do I receive. Is there a difference between countries for the rotary gear selector. Hope to receive some feedback soon. Cheers from Perth.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I believe so. Your local dealer ought to have more info on that than I do. Details like those differ from a country to another, sorry I can't help you on that one :'(

[@sonjaarmytage3064]

John, we’re in Melbourne, Australia 👋🏻 We received our 2023 Seltos GT AWD 1.6L just over a week ago. The Australian version has the traditional T-bar not the rotary dial😊 We’re really happy with facelift model and love it.

[@johnvandeven2188]

@@sonjaarmytage3064 Thanks for the info, I thought as much. What colour combination did you choose? I bought the GT line white with black roof.

[@RHetoricallySerious]

Went and test drove both the Seltos & Kona N Line yesterday (I'm in Australia). Finding it hard to pick which I prefer!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Seltos if you prefer its looks, otherwise Kona hands down. Facelift vs. All-new 🫡

[@RHetoricallySerious]

@@CarSceneKorea from a driving perspective, both day to day and fun you're all aboard the Kona?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Both get beautiful 8spd automatic, but I do like the overall experience Kona provides over Seltos in terms of noise, ride & handling. FYI, my daily driver is '22 Seltos, so you know I'm being honest here.

[@aneezsha]

How is the headlight performance of Seltos vs the old version?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I wouldn't say they are all that different, but I could feel KONA's headlights sitting lower and somewhat wider from time to time. Subtle difference though.

[@Felix-ke2ec]

Which trim would this be? I live in Canada and we only have ESSENTIAL, PREFERRED with FWD and AWD options, and the N-lines options. I can't tell for sure which model this is.

[@CarSceneKorea]

They are both mid-level trims, so look for similar ones.

[@realmisr]

Please compare this to a niro!!

[@him7601]

Both nice...

[@55ali55100]

You are the best And thank you for translation video in Arabic language

[@CarSceneKorea]

You're welcome 😊

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey man show us later n line Kona test drive

[@CarSceneKorea]

I'm there already.

[@simratlyall]

At what time do you share the interior of the kona?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Missed out on this video, ran out of time. There are plenty of other vids of interiors on my channel :)

[@robertgow8189]

Any news about the 2024 Sonata?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Nothing atm, but Hyundai Look with Seamless Horizon Lamp is applied.

[@HyperVanilo]

Hopefully the future facelifted Stargazer will have the same look as the new Kona, except for the black plastic claddings

[@CarSceneKorea]

The black plastic claddings are gone on N-Lines at least :)

[@joshuawang5859]

is the rear seat leg room still an advantage that Seltos has?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Due to the new platform that KONA has got along with the tech put behind the first row seats (thinner rear part), KONA provides slightly roomier leg room on the second row sear although marginal.

[@joshuawang5859]

@@CarSceneKorea thanks!

[@casimirofernandez5010]

Please compare Kona to Niro

[@henrikkoukku2896]

When is coming 2024 Hyundai Kona N model and what's new?. 🤔

[@CarSceneKorea]

The future is really dim for KONA N for this model.

[@henrikkoukku2896]

@@CarSceneKorea -Ok. 😟😞

[@moochachaa]

I have the 2023 Kona n line and honestly I was disappointed it didn’t have a powered hatch. For the price of the vehicle. I should of waited and got the 2024 Kona

[@CarSceneKorea]

This will take at least good 6 months to be delivered to other countries except Korea, so good decision, I'd say!

[@martypa1783]

Lucky you. I'd stick with the 2023, I like it so much better than the 2024.

[@ragnarlothbrok7002]

I am waiting for santa fe 😊 but kona have so impressive looking

[@CarSceneKorea]

So am I! Anxiously waiting for that brand-new look!

[@cmediaproduction3964]

TRY to find out is KONA N 2024 be lunched for this NEW model, PLEASE!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not coming 🥲

[@cmediaproduction3964]

@@CarSceneKorea NOOO are you 100% sure about that? 😲

[@CarSceneKorea]

I've heard everything about the car not coming, not a single evidence of there being one 🥲

[@sachah2400]

Seltos a better looking SUV. The new Kona looks like a wagon. The quietness of the new Kona and LED headlights is a winner. I really want the mid level Seltos but the new model is still noisy on tbe highway. You clearly show on your videos the new Kona is quieter.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Appreciate you paying close attention to my reviews ;) KONA hands down is a winner when it comes to NVH, but again, it's not a fair game comparing an All-new to a facelift.

[@AleexDeschamps]

Which one is more big? Like the leg room for the driver?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CarSceneKorea]

KONA wins slightly in those aspects having a newer chassis and platform.

[@mustafaozdemir1009]

Merhaba her iki model de çok güzel bir tasarım sunuyor ve çok güzel bir SUV araç olarak çok güzel bir aile aracı olarak kullanmaya değer.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Beğendiğine sevindim! Aynısını düşünüyorum :)

[@ggambidt7840]

why no interior shots for the kona?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Didn't have much time back then, hope you'd check out another video dedicated for Kona.

[@DEdmondW]

I need the N-Line spoiler for my car! 😍

[@CarSceneKorea]

I'm not alone!

[@DEdmondW]

@@CarSceneKorea Mines white with a black roof and the spoiler would look UGH soo good. I'm in love.

[@kavithakannan7215]

please review hyundai accent 2023 model

[@CarSceneKorea]

As soon as I get the chance :)

[@kavithakannan7215]

@@CarSceneKorea 🤗

[@sachah2400]

Is that black plastic on the Kona Guards over the wheels. On the current Kona old model the black plastic faded very badly. I hope they have rectified this fading problem? Even a 3 year old KONA in Australia looks very bad with the black plastic exteriors now a light grey.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Plastic claddings indeed.

[@Jtzist]

Does the Seltos get more Horsepower now?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Below are detailed information about powertrain specs of 2024 Kia Seltos: - Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + 8-speed automatic transmission 198 ps/ 6,000rpm 27.0 kgf.m/1,600~4,500rpm 12.8 km/L (*Based on 2WD 16" tires, no built-in cam) - Nu 2.0 MPI + IVT 149 ps / 6,200rpm 18.3 kgf.m/4,500rpm 12.9 km/L (*Based on 2WD 16" tires) - Electronic 4WD system Power is actively distributed between the front and rear wheels according to the road surface and driving conditions to ensure stable turning and exceptional driving performance.

[@giannig.8700]

La nuova Kona c’è plugin o no ? 🤔

[@CarSceneKorea]

Non ci sono ancora notizie su PHEV su questa KONA. Solo ICE, HEV ed EV al momento.

[@atan5207]

which is better to drive in highway. Handling and quiteness

[@CarSceneKorea]

Between these two models, KONA hands down. Seltos needs a full change model to compete and have a fair game.

[@discojo1978]

Konami 2024 looks the best

[@discojo1978]

Waiting for the 2024 @ 2 dealerships

[@blue_official06]

Shouldn't the 2024 Hyundai Kona be compared to the Kia Niro?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Niro is one of a kind, Seltos and KONA are the siblings :)

[@skyline7447]

I bought kona 2023 electric and i regret to death. Why didn't i wait few more month and buy something else?

[@CarSceneKorea]

🥲 This will take a good 6 months to arrive in other parts of the world, hope this would comfort you a little..

[@jeffprox8478]

good design very futuristic.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Glad you like it!

[@tOkiOchris]

May I ask which one is your favorite?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I have to go with KONA on this one tbh. Can't wait to see the full change Seltos though!

[@babybird6765]

점점 잘생겨지네 dk 올해 10만 떡상 가자 응원합니다 카.신.코! 들이대

[@CarSceneKorea]

열심히 해보겠습니다 🫡

[@ashmeetbrar261]

Love Kia seltos

[@mark_u]

New Kona is a significant improvement over the previous model but I still prefer the more truck-like appeal of the Seltos.

[@CarSceneKorea]

(+1 from Seltos owner)

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

The Seltos is still the obvious choice.

[@hoonaynay]

역시!

[@CarSceneKorea]

감사합니다 🥰

[@aimenaldarkhobi8366]

In the “interior section” he only showed the Seltos interior, he forgot to show Kona’s interiir

[@CarSceneKorea]

Ran out of time 🥲 There's plenty of KONA's interior on my channel in other videos :)

[@nathithulani3594]

Kona looks like a WiFi Router

[@CarSceneKorea]

Hahaha good one.

[@bxchris]

That's what she said

[@ibrahim-fv3qx]

the new kona is like a toy car 😄

[@n.hermanto9667]

Kona should be compared to Niro, not Seltos.... I think.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Next time when I get a chance!

[@tinhinnh]

lemme guess new kona is bigger than current ones

[@THEWRATHOFKRONOS]

I spent 15 mins watching this video. Why didn't you show the interiors of the KONA?

[@CarSceneKorea]

There is a whole video dedicated for Kona, I think I ran out of time for this one sry 😭

[@jeancarlosrobalinonavarro9367]

Corea es corea y ningun pais lo supera

[@murbadeddy4055]

I'm from Indonesian 🇮🇩 hyundai the best faforite

[@CarSceneKorea]

Hello back from Korea!

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It was a nice attempt by Hyundai, but I must report that the Seltos is still the obvious king of the subcompact class. I leased a Seltos SX Turbo for 3 years and loved it. I just turned it in for a new lease a few months ago, which is a Tucson Limited. The other night, I went in to my dealership and checked out the Kona N-Line just for fun. It’s pretty cool overall, but it’s more like a hatchback than the more rugged looking Seltos. The interior definitely has a cheaper feel to it than the Seltos, and the plastic areas are of lesser quality and kind of wiggle around. As though they would break much easier. The rear seat room feels similar to the Seltos, but the cargo area looked absolutely tiny. It doesn’t have SUV class space in the rear by any means, while the Seltos has very respectable cargo space. I can’t see any reason to get the Kona over the Seltos.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Fight will be fierce with Seltos all-new model :)

[@Faithlovewax]

I like the seltos better

[@user-xn8so8ks4w]

별내...되게 반갑네요ㅋㅋㅋ...

[@CarSceneKorea]

별내 맞습니닼ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@user-tu4lv2zo1i]

现在这设计师是没人了吗？

[@CarSceneKorea]

在这里没有得到问题:'(谷歌翻译对我帮助不大。

[@eiriklichtbringer8849]

I would Take a Kona

[@user-qq3mc4yp1k]

저급에서는쉐보레 신형트랙스가 더기대됨

[@alexisestudillo-yt1eo]

The Kona and the Niro are comparable, the seltos and the venue are comparable..

[@CarSceneKorea]

I personally think KONA and Seltos are direct competitors in so many ways as listed in this video. Let alone the size, Seltos and Venue are very different cars.

[@sachah2400]

Seltos and kona 2024 share the same platform I read about. It is why they are the same company, to save on platform and chassis costs.

[@jeancarlosrobalinonavarro9367]

Ohh

[@tungmanh2500]

Kona passenger seats are too small and tight.

[@CarSceneKorea]

It's much larger than the first gen for sure though.

[@MLAGG10N3]

God cannot stomach that unibrow LED >_< and SUVs for that matter....

[@CarSceneKorea]

------ / >_____

[@avlog2823]

Hopefully Hyundai/Kia have learned how to build engines that don't have bearings failures or oil consumption problems. I will never buy another one of there products due to the horrible engines.

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

The new Kona is butt ugly. I’ll take the Seltos

[@mikemedal]

I find the Kona brutally ugly. That's what I went with a fully loaded Seltos. If you like it, that's awesome, but I just can't. It's like the new Aztec, lol.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not the Aztec…😭

[@mikemedal]

@@CarSceneKorea lol, only to me. It's very subjective

[@CarSceneKorea]

@@mikemedal You know, my daily is a Seltos 😎

[@mikemedal]

@@CarSceneKorea Hell yeah, dude 😎

[@Sazonman]

Niether one, both garage engine

[@shonmoody1706]

The new Kona's are so ugly compared to the previous gen especially the front end refreshed model, in later years. Idk..exactly what they were thinking making look like a Tesla. I like the redesigned interior, but thats about it.

[@PinoyPewAtbp]

Kona’s design will not age gracefully unlike the Seltos wherein its design would be appreciated by many denerations.

[@williamross7897]

why did they continue with the horrible black cladding that looks terrible after a few years

[@CarSceneKorea]

It is unique design to KONA, perhaps that's why. N-Line models get body-color matched cladding though :)

[@user-wl8qe5el2d]

코나 압승이네

[@CarSceneKorea]

풀체인지 셀토스랑 비교해야 맞지만.. 저도 동의합니다 ㅎㅎ

[@KoLolpap-gx8lp]

한국말 알아 듣습니까?

[@CarSceneKorea]

알아듣습니다.

[@bdpSovietafr0]

I will ask this, again and again, why SO MUCH UNPAINTED PLASTIC CLADDING. It looks horrible, like some bad hatchbacks from the 80s or smoething.

[@CarSceneKorea]

At least they are gone with N-Lines and EV 🥲