Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Tata Tiago 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 Tiago is priced at ₹499,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Tiago's 1199 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and Petrol: 84–86 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG: 72–74 bhp respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus Petrol: 19 kmpl; CNG: 28 km/kg for the Tata Tiago. 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 (3-cyl), 1.2L i-CNG (3-cyl) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | Petrol: 35 L; CNG: 60 L cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Petrol: 19 kmpl; CNG: 28 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | Petrol: 84–86 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG: 72–74 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Key / Push Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | Petrol: 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm; CNG: 95–97 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / AMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 242 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 500 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 168–170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 935–991 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3769 mm × 1677 mm × 1536 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt only |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC / Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog + Digital MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | No |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch / 10.25-inch 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 | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Premium Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Harman audio system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable & foldable |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Conventional with LED elements |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 175/65 R14 or 175/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| 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 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | No |
| 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 | No |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Flame Red, Opal White, Daytona Grey, Midnight Plum, Arizona Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
