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