Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 is priced at ₹6,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Volvo XC60's 1969 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 455 bhp (T8 PHEV) / 250 bhp (B5) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos versus 14.5 kmpl (est.) for the Volvo XC60. 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 | — | 18.8 kWh PHEV Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | AWD (T8) / FWD (B5) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / B5 Petrol Mild Hybrid / B4 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 60 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol PHEV / Mild Hybrid Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 14.5 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 455 bhp (T8 PHEV) / 250 bhp (B5) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 709 Nm (T8) / 350 Nm (B5) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.8 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3 hours (7.4 kW PHEV) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Not Available (AC Only PHEV) |
| Range | — | 60 km EV range (PHEV) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 529 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 2010 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4688 mm / 1902 mm / 1658 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2865 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Pilot Assist ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.2-inch Vertical Portrait Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes - Keyless Entry |
| 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) | Nappa Leather / Microfibre |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 15-Speaker / Harman Kardon 10-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| 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 DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps with Active High Beam (Thor's Hammer) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding |
| 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) | 235/55 R19 (base) / 235/50 R20 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - DSTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360° Camera |
| 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 | Crystal White PearlOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedForest LakeBright Dusk |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
