2026 Kia Sportage vs 2026 Seltos near Omaha, NE

The compact SUV market is a crowded one, and searching for the right fit for your family can be a challenge in Omaha. We at Kia of Lincoln are here to make things easy by presenting two exceptional options, the 2026 Kia Sportage and the 2026 Seltos – which one is the match for you? Read on to find out!

Performance

You’ll get peppy performance out of both these SUVs’ powertrains, with the Sportage making an immediate impression due to its standard 187-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that moves with the force of 178 lb.-ft. of torque. The Seltos packs a punch as well with two different options, beginning with its standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that delivers 147-hp and 132 lb.-ft. of torque. The second option is an available turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder powertrain. With this setup outfitted, the Seltos can provide a maximum 190-hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, more than enough to swiftly execute a pass on I-80. Both of these vehicles are supported by frugal fuel economies, with the Seltos coming in at an estimated maximum rating of 28/34/31 MPG city/hwy/combined1. You’ll also get a set of standard features in both vehicles, such as Hill Start Assist Control2 and Downhill Brake Control2 to make your adventures in elevated terrain more stable.

Interior

The cabins of the 2026 Kia Sportage and Kia Seltos both impress with a wide array of amenities and room for five people. In both vehicles, you’ll enjoy the standard dual-level cargo floor – a hidden space with a durable cover to pack away extra equipment. The maximum cargo space in these two SUVs is plentiful, with the Sportage’s larger cabin accommodating 74.1 cu. ft. of gear3 for a day at Spring Lake Park, while the Seltos reaches 62.8 cu. ft. in total3. You’ll have a similar level of legroom in both vehicles as well, with 41.4 in. of space in the front for both vehicles. In the back, the Sportage gives passengers 41.3 in. of room to stretch, with the Seltos’ smaller profile providing a comfortable 38.0 in. Both vehicles put driver comfort at the forefront as well, providing you with an available 10-way power driver’s seat.

Technology

Both the Sportage and Seltos are ready to keep you entertained and informed on the road. Both feature Kia’s distinctive panoramic display4, an available feature that melds the infotainment and gauge clusters together under one pane of glass. In the larger Sportage, this means a 24-in. combined screen3, from which you can make use of the wireless Apple CarPlay®5 and Android Auto™6 integration, a standard feature in both SUVs. On higher trim levels in the Sportage, your music will emanate through the available premium 8-speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Surround Sound system7. The Seltos takes a slightly different approach to its audio setup, providing a refined musical experience with its available 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system8. To learn more about each of these vehicles, give us a call to chat with one of our experts!