Omoda C5 2026 vs Kia Seltos 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Seltos 2026 costs about 6,989 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Omoda C5 2026 | Kia Seltos 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 72,368 SAR (1,206 SAR per month) | 65,379 SAR (1,090 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,007 SAR | 2,642 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,493 SAR – 3,732 SAR | 1,564 SAR – 3,909 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 41,801 SAR (56%) | 53,088 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 | 71 | 63 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 74,630 SAR – 95,330 SAR | 78,180 SAR – 105,415 SAR |
| Used market price | — | 64,000 – 75,000 SAR (2024) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 156 hp | 121 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 s | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 km/L | 16.5 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,365 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,630 mm |
| Boot capacity | 378 L | 433 L |
| Weight | 1,420 kg | 1,290 kg |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 183 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Omoda C5 2026 or Kia Seltos 2026?
Omoda C5 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 74,630 SAR versus 78,180 SAR for Kia Seltos 2026 — a difference of about 3,550 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 3,007 SAR for Omoda C5 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Omoda C5 2026 between 1,493 SAR and 3,732 SAR, and Kia Seltos 2026 between 1,564 SAR and 3,909 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Omoda C5 2026 scores 71/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 63/100 for Kia Seltos 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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