Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹689,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 86 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 18 – 19 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.2L Revotron Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 37 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 18 – 19 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 86 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) | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / DCA |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 345 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1036–1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3990 mm × 1755 mm × 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual / Fully Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen by Harman |
| 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 Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4 to 8 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Yes |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Front + Rear |
| 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 | Front |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector / LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically Adjustable / Foldable |
| 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) | 165/80 R14, 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 2 Standard, up to 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 | Arcade Grey, Avenue White, Downtown Red, Opera Blue, Harbour Blue, High Street Gold, Cosmo Dark |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
