Comparing the Kia Seltos and the BMW X1 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 X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X1. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
||
| 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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360° (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
