Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Toyota Innova Hycross 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 Toyota Innova Hycross is priced at ₹2,543,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Toyota Innova Hycross's 1987 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI for the Toyota Innova Hycross. 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 | — | 168-cell Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1987 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 | 2.0L TNGA 5th Gen VVTi (Strong Hybrid) / 2.0L Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Strong Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | e-Drive (Hybrid) / CVT (Petrol) |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 188 Nm @ 4398-5196 rpm (Hybrid) / 205 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (CVT / e-Drive) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 300 Litres (2nd & 3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2400 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1870 kg (Hybrid) / 1730 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4755 mm / 1850 mm / 1790 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control (top) / Single Zone (base) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control (ADAS variants) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Driver & Passenger (ZX) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wireless (ZX variant) / 8-inch (GX) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear & 3rd Row AC Vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Rear Centre Armrest |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Leatherette (GX+) / Fabric (G base) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | JBL 9-Speaker Premium Audio System (ZX) / 4 Speakers (GX) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof (VX(O) and ZX variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (VX and ZX variants) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 225/50 R18 (top) / 205/65 R16 (base) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes - Hill Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360-degree Camera (GX(O)+) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Platinum White PearlSuper WhiteBlacklish Ageha Glass FlakeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicAvant-Garde Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |











