Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 Eeco is priced at ₹520,900. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Eeco's 1197 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. 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 lead-acid battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | K12N |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 52.7 kW @ 6000 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) | 105.5/3000 |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 275 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1,510–1,540 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 940–1,085 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2,350 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | No |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual air conditioning (select variants) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID |
| 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 | Basic audio system (select variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front only (select variants) |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 2 speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes (passenger variants) |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 155 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels |
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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
