Comparing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available at ₹4,399,000, while the Kia Seltos is priced at ₹1,372,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Seltos's 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel), producing 215 bhp (RWD) / 314 bhp (AWD) 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 | 72.6 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion (800V architecture) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) | 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 | 215 bhp (RWD) / 314 bhp (AWD) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 350 Nm (RWD) / 605 Nm (AWD) | 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 | 72.6 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): 18 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) | — |
| Range | 631 km (RWD - WLTP) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal One-Pedal Drive | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 527 Litres + 57 L frunk | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2630 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg (AWD) | 1320 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4635 mm / 1890 mm / 1605 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Cluster (dual screen) | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - HDA2 Highway Drive Assist (ADAS) | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key + Digital Key | Yes - Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Sliding Rear Seats | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Eco-Suede / Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Glass Panel Roof (Fixed) | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L (3.6 kW) | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Yes - Bluelink | Yes - via UVO app |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (Parametric Pixels) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | LED 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 | 235/55 R19 | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 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 - ESC + VSM | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | 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 |
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| Color Options | Gravity Gold MatteAtlas WhiteCyber GreyLucid BlueDigital Teal GreenMystic Olive GreenEcotronic Gray PearlMeta BlueAbyss BlackUltimate Red | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
