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Toyota C-HR Nightshade
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KIA Seltos EX
Crossover · Gasoline
Toyota C-HR Nightshade
Car A
Toyota C-HR Nightshade
The Toyota C-HR Nightshade is a compact 5-seater that leans on reliability and safety while delivering efficiency and everyday practicality for city driving. Performance is modest, but the price and usability make it a sensible pick for small families.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
KIA Seltos EX
Car B
KIA Seltos EX
With seating for five, a useful 433 L trunk, and a combined 7 L/100 km, the KIA Seltos EX stands out as a practical compact family choice. Its 150 hp output is sufficient for city and highway use while offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety150 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 68 / 69
City 67 / 55
Budget / value 69 / 68
Road trip 37 / 50
Performance 24 / 27
Cargo 27 / 31
Practical 51 / 52
Premium 16 / 22
Winter 28 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota C-HR Nightshade · Orange = KIA Seltos EX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota C-HR Nightshade KIA Seltos EX
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Toyota C-HR Nightshade

  • Good value in its segment at this price point
  • Efficient for its class with 6.5 combined consumption
  • Practical for daily use with 5 seats and a 377 L trunk
  • Strong signals for reliability and safety

KIA Seltos EX

  • Reliability-first and safety-minded emphasis aligns with family priorities.
  • 433 L trunk and five seats make daily errands and trips straightforward.
  • 7 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class, aiding predictable running costs.
  • Balanced performance (150 hp, 242 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) suits commuting and merging.

Verdict

Pick Toyota C-HR Nightshade if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota C-HR Nightshade uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick KIA Seltos EX if…
More power
KIA Seltos EX puts out 150 hp vs 114 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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