Kia Seltos vs Peugeot 2008
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Kia Seltos

$17,990 - $36,999

2023 price

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Peugeot 2008

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2024 price

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Summary

2023 Kia Seltos

2024 Peugeot 2008

By Laura Berry

By Dom Tripolone

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.9L/100km (combined)

6.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Roomy for a small SUV
1.6-litre turbo engine
New styling

Good looks
Charming engine
Affordable servicing

Dislikes

LED headlights only on top grade
No hybrid version
CVT transmission with the 2.0-litre engine

Stiff suspension
High price
Driver display hard to see

2023 Kia Seltos Summary

Looking for a small SUV that’s not tiny? The Kia Seltos could be that SUV, and it’s been updated for 2023.

This review covers the entire Seltos range and reviews this small SUV based on its safety, practicality, price and features, plus ownership costs, its fuel economy and what it’s like to drive.

So, if you’re thinking about a Honda HR-V, a Toyota Corolla Cross or something even as large as a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage then you need to be thinking about a Kia Seltos, too.

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2024 Peugeot 2008 Summary

Looks are subjective but Peugeot’s updated 2008 small SUV is good looking from every angle.

The update brings a raft of design tweaks and some tech upgrades, but mechanically there isn’t anything new.

It’s not a cheap car and its diminutive size might scare off some buyers who can cross-shop cheaper and more value focused alternatives from mainstream Japanese and Korean brands.

We are driving the range-topping 2008 GT variant to find out if it’s more than just a pretty face.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Kia Seltos 2024 Peugeot 2008

Verdict

Kia’s updated Seltos is more expensive than the previous version but it's better as well.

The entry grade no longer has hubcaps and gets alloy wheels, all grades have directional air vents in the second row, the jerky dual-clutch auto is gone and an excellent regular eight-speed auto has arrived, plus there’s more safety tech and modern displays screens.

What hasn’t changed is the Seltos’s size. It’s a big, small SUV, that’s easy to park in tight spaces but roomy inside even for tall, awkward humans like me.

The sweet spot in the range is the Sport+ with the 1.6-litre engine, if only it had the LED headlights that only come on the GT-Line.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with meals provided.

Verdict

The Peugeot 2008 is a handsome and accomplished little SUV that’s fun to drive and has a cabin that feels a little bit special.

In reality the 2008 is too expensive and isn’t as practical as most of the mainstream compact SUVs.

This is the car you buy with your heart, not with your head.

Kia Seltos vs Peugeot 2008 What's the difference?

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Kia Seltos vs Peugeot 2008
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