Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is priced at ₹349,900. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso's 998 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 49 kW @5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. 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) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 27 litres (Petrol) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 49 kW @5500 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) | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 5 MT/AGS |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | VXi+ (O) MT N/A |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1170 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2,380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Yes (Tilt) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| 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 (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front Power Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 2-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | — |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes (Design Element) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | Dual Front Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | 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 | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
