Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee is priced at ₹7,599,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee's 1995 cc (Turbo) / 3604 cc (V6), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 375 bhp (PHEV 4xe) / 291 bhp (V6) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 12 kmpl (approx) for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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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| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1995 cc (Turbo) / 3604 cc (V6) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Quadra-Trac I / Quadra-Drive II 4WD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 2.0L GME Turbo Petrol (PHEV) / 3.6L Pentastar V6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 72 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 12 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (Turbo) / 6 (V6) |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 375 bhp (PHEV 4xe) / 291 bhp (V6) |
| 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) | 637 Nm (PHEV) / 347 Nm (V6) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 470 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 204 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 2490 kg (PHEV) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4899 mm / 1979 mm / 1784 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2963 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 |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Adaptive ACC with Stop & Go |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Front 10-way |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes |
| 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) | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | McIntosh 19-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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) | 265/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - EVSC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes - HSA + 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 |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Bright WhiteDiamond BlackVelvet RedRocky Mountain |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
