Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor is priced at ₹600,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Tigor's 1199 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and Petrol – ~84.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG – ~72.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 19.2–19.6 kmpl; CNG 26.4–28 km/kg for the Tata Tigor. 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) | 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 Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 35 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / i-CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | : 5-speed manual or AMT |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 19.2–19.6 kmpl; CNG 26.4–28 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 – ~84.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG – ~72.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Key-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 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / 5-speed AMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 419 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 165–170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1003 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 3995 mm × 1677 mm × 1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt only |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control in higher trims |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-digital / Analog with 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 | 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 6-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED DRLs with halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable with indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED elements |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | Dual front airbags |
| 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 | Meteor Bronze, Supernova Copper, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue, Pristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
