Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 17.4 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.2 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 44 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 17.4 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 118 bhp (PS) @ 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) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / AMT / DCT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Digital / 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 | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Up to 8-speaker Harman system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Projector + LED DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED signature |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 195/60 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) | 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 | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
