Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara is priced at ₹1,972,400. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1462 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 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) | 139Nm @ 4300rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.76 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | Self-charging (no plug-in required) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1675 - 1735 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1180 – 1280 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2600 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 | Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ 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 | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic (select variants) |
| 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 |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) |
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 |
| 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 | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteMidnight BlackOpulent RedGrandeur GreyChestnut BrownSplendid SilverArctic White+BlackSplendid Silver+BlackOpulent Red+Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
