Comparing the BMW iX and the Kia Seltos side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX is available at ₹11,999,000, while the Kia Seltos is priced at ₹1,372,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Seltos's 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel), producing 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 111.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (200 kW) | — |
| Range | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2530 kg (xDrive50) | 1320 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - via UVO app |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - Integrated LED | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes - HAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View | Yes - 360° Camera (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
