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 ₹459,990. 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 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 19 kmpl 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 Lead-Acid |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1199 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 | 1.2L Revotron Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 35 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / AMT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 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 (85 bhp) @ 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 / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 242 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1,335 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3765 mm, 1677 mm, 1535 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip key mechanism |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Digital instrument cluster with an inverted segment LED display showing tachometer, fuel gauges, and trip computer data |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down function |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Premium fabric upholstery with a geometric pattern layout |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 8-Speaker Harman Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available with rear smart wiper and wash timer |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Multi-focal Halogen Rear lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | — |
| 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 | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Ocean BlueSupernova CopperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTornado BluePristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
