Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Kia Syros 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 Kia Syros is priced at ₹841,900. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Kia Syros's 998 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros. 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 | — | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 998 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 | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 45 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6MT/ 7DCT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 18 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 118 bhp @ 6000 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) | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 465 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Smart Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Smart Remote Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Engine Ignition |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Standard rear tower ventilation |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-speed inductive smartphone pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated matte black functional styling bars |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar |
| 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 | Alloy/ Steel |
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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | standard rear anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
