Kia Seltos 2026 vs Nissan Kicks 2026
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Kia Seltos — best value, most efficient, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Seltos 2026 costs about 5,962 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Kia Seltos 2026 | Nissan Kicks 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 65,379 SAR (1,090 SAR per month) | 71,342 SAR (1,189 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,642 SAR | 2,926 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,564 SAR – 3,909 SAR | 1,792 SAR – 4,480 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 53,088 SAR (68%) | 60,841 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 63 | 59 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 78,180 SAR – 105,415 SAR | 89,599 SAR – 112,125 SAR |
| Used market price | 64,000 – 75,000 SAR (2024) | 51,500 – 60,000 SAR (2024) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 121 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.5 km/L | 14.9 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,365 mm | 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,645 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,657 mm |
| Boot capacity | 433 L | 676 L |
| Weight | 1,290 kg | 1,390 kg |
| Ground clearance | 183 mm | 211 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Kia Seltos 2026 or Nissan Kicks 2026?
Kia Seltos 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 78,180 SAR versus 89,599 SAR for Nissan Kicks 2026 — a difference of about 11,419 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia Seltos 2026 costs roughly 2,642 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,926 SAR for Nissan Kicks 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Kia Seltos 2026 between 1,564 SAR and 3,909 SAR, and Nissan Kicks 2026 between 1,792 SAR and 4,480 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Kia Seltos 2026 scores 63/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 59/100 for Nissan Kicks 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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