Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Renault Kiger 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 Renault Kiger is priced at ₹699,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Renault Kiger's 999 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 20.54 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 18.28 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI for the Renault Kiger. 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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| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 999 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 | 1.0L SCe NA / 1.0L Turbo TCe |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 40 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT / CVT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 20.54 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 18.28 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start (mid+) |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 96 Nm (NA) / 160 Nm @ 2800-3600 rpm (Turbo) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic (AMT/CVT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 405 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 975 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3991 mm / 1750 mm / 1600 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2500 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 | Manual AC (base) / Automatic AC (top) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 8-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes (Turbo top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes (top) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes (top) |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | — |
| 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 |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 195/65 R15 (base) / 195/60 R16 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch / 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 2 Airbags (4 on top) |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes (top) |
| 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 | Ice Cool WhiteMoonlight SilverMahogany BrownCaspian BlueShadow GreyOasis YellowStealth BlackRadiant Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
