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2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox

2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox Novi MI

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When you’re researching daily drivers that fit the whole family or your group of friends, you’ll likely come across the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2021 Chevy Equinox. Both boast great fuel economy, comfortable seats, and plentiful safety features. So, which one is the better buy?

Feldman Kia has put together this comparison to help drivers from Novi, Livonia, and Southfield, MI, make that decision. Give it a read to learn about the dimensions, interior, and safety features of the Seltos and Equinox.

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Interior Comforts and Technology

2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox Novi MI

Both the Kia Seltos and Chevy Equinox have comfortable interiors. Each starts with cloth trim and allows you to upgrade to leather-trimmed seating options. You can also spring for heated seats for those cold Michigan mornings.

These machines also come standard with infotainment systems. However, the Seltos has an 8-inch screen, while the Equinox starts out with only a 7-inch screen. The systems have similar features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth® Capability, and even voice command.

Each infotainment system can be upgraded to include things like in-vehicle navigation. However, the Equinox’s touchscreen only goes up to 8-inches while the Seltos’s grows to 10.25-inches giving you more room to see directions and other important information.


Exterior Dimensions

2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox Novi MI

When you’re driving around town or a city, the size of your ride matters, smaller on-road companions can move through traffic easily and nab those hard-to-find parking spots. So, which one navigates cities and towns in Michigan better?

The Chevy Equinox is an impressive size. There is plenty of room for everyone, and it stands out when you drive. The Equinox is 183.1 inches long and, without mirrors, comes to 72.6 inches wide.

The Kia Seltos is stand-out in its own right. Its sleek features make it a head-turner. However, it does navigate cities better and those tighter parking spots with its slightly smaller and more maneuverable frame. The Seltos measures only 172 inches long and 70.9 inches wide, even with mirrors.


Safety and Driver-Assist Features

2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox Novi MI

Both the Chevy Equinox and the Kia Seltos have impressive driver-assist and safety suites. The Equinox’s safety suite is called Chevy Safety Assist, and the Seltos’s suite is called Kia Drive Wise. Both rides have standard features like:

  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • High Beam Assist

The safety suites differ with features like the standard Driver Attention Warning that is part of the Kia Drive Wise suite. This system monitors your driving patterns, and when it senses you may be distracted or drowsy, it notifies you to let you know. Then you can decide to keep driving or take a break.


Which Ride Pulls Ahead?

2021 Kia Seltos vs Chevy Equinox Novi MI

You can’t go wrong when looking at the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2021 Chevy Equinox. However, when comparing these two daily drivers in terms of interior comforts, technology, dimensions, and safety features, the Kia Seltos pulls ahead, making it the better choice.

For drivers from Novi, Livonia, and Southfield, Michigan, who want to get an up-close and personal look at the Kia Seltos, head to Feldman Kia. Our team will help you figure out which trim level is best for you and get you behind the wheel. Contact us to schedule a test drive today!




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