Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire 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 Maruti Suzuki Dzire is priced at ₹625,600. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Dzire's 1197 CC, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 25 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. 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 | — | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1197 CC |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | Z12E |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 37 l CNG: 55 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 25 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 RPM |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 111.7 Nm @4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 382 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1375 - 1435 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 920 - 1025 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | Length: 3995 mm Width: 1735 mm Height: 1525 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| 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 | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger (Wiper not available) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 185/65 R15 (Alloy) 165/80 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy or Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 6 |
| 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 (AMT variants) |
| 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 | Gallant RedAlluring BlueNutmeg Brown #756865 Pearl Arctic WhiteSplendid SilverMagma GreyBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
