Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Honda Elevate 1.5L Petrol MT 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 Honda Elevate 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹1,159,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Honda Elevate 1.5L Petrol MT's 1498 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 16.92 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda Elevate 1.5L Petrol MT. 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 | — | 12 V |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.5L chain-driven DOHC i-VTEC petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 16.92 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| 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) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 458 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 199 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1216 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4312 mm / 1790 mm / 1650 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4 speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear wiper & defogger |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch steel wheels with covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | Six airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Fiery Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
