April 2024 - Kia Seltos Facelift Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this Kia Seltos variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Kia Seltos petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2024 Seltos' petrol variants and their features. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the Kia Seltos with its competitors and other petrol-powered C-segment SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, Citroen C3 Aircross, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.

Kia Seltos

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of 2024 Kia Seltos Facelift Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Kia Seltos 2024 petrol are:

  • Loaded higher variants with features like dual-zone auto AC, ADAS with adaptive cruise control, 10.25-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster, power driver seat, Bose sound system with subwoofer, front parking sensors, 360-degree camera and panoramic sunroof
  • Segment-best length, width, wheel size, power and torque figures
  • With the addition of ADAS features, the GTX Plus offers significantly better value for money than all other variants and powertrain combinations
  • Class-leading power and torque figures with the turbo petrol engine along with respectable mileage figures

The Kia Seltos 2024 petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay not available with large touchscreen
  • Rear armrests are reserved for fairly high-end HTX Plus and higher variants
  • Base variant doesn’t feel as complete as that of the MG Astor, while costing a fair bit more (Also Read: MG Astor 2024 Petrol Variants Explained - Best Variant To Buy)
  • Lower-mid variants also feel incomplete with several essential features missing and they offer poor value for money too
  • Normal petrol engine doesn’t get fully-loaded higher variants and features while the 00Creta does
  • ADAS features are limited to turbo petrol engine with automatic transmission; the Creta and Elevate not only offer them with non-turbo engine but with manual transmission also

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What Is The Price Of Kia Seltos 2024 Petrol Variants?

The petrol variants of the 2024 Kia Seltos facelift are available with 4 powertrain options:

  • 1.5L normal petrol-manual
  • 1.5L normal petrol-automatic (CVT)
  • 1.5L turbo petrol-ACMT (auto-clutch manual)
  • 1.5L turbo petrol-automatic (DCT)

The 1.5L normal petrol-manual powertrain is available in 4 variants with prices starting from Rs. 10.90 lakh and going up to Rs. 15.30 lakh. With this engine, the higher 2 variants also get the option of CVT-type automatic transmission. These cost Rs. 15.42 lakh and Rs. 16.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The automatic transmission carries a premium of around Rs. 1.40 lakh over the normal petrol-manual powertrain.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT PETROL

MANUAL VS AUTOMATIC PRICE COMPARISON

EX-SHOWROOM | April 2024

Variant

Manual/Auto-Clutch

Difference

Automatic

1.5L Normal Petrol

HTE

Rs. 10,89,900

-

-

HTK

Rs. 12,23,900

-

-

HTK Plus

Rs. 14,05,900

Rs. 1,36,000

Rs. 15,41,900

HTX

Rs. 15,29,900

Rs. 1,42,000

Rs. 16,71,900

1.5L Turbo Petrol

HTK Plus

Rs. 15,44,900

-

-

GTX Plus (S)

-

-

Rs. 19,39,900

X Line (S)

-

-

Rs. 19,64,900

HTX Plus

Rs. 18,72,900

Rs. 1,00,000

Rs. 19,72,900

GTX Plus

-

-

Rs. 19,99,900

X Line

-

-

Rs. 20,34,900

The turbo petrol engine with the auto-clutch manual transmission (ACMT) is available in 2 variants — HTK Plus and HTX Plus. These cost Rs. 15.45 lakh and Rs. 18.73 lakh, respectively. Compared to the HTK Plus normal petrol-manual, the turbo petrol engine costs Rs. 1.39 lakh more. Besides better power and torque output, it also adds the convenience of auto-clutch manual transmission, which makes driving it in stop-and-go traffic extremely convenient.

Meanwhile, the turbo petrol engine with a dual-clutch automatic transmission is available in 5 variants with ex-showroom prices in the range of Rs. 19.40 lakh and Rs. 20.34 lakh. The DCT automatic costs Rs. 1.0 lakh more than the comparable variant with the turbo petrol auto-clutch.

KIA SELTOS FACELIFT

NORMAL PETROL VS TURBO PETROL PRICE COMPARISON

EX-SHOWROOM | April 2024

Variant

Normal Petrol

Difference

Turbo Petrol

HTK Plus

Rs. 14,05,900

Rs. 1,39,000

Rs. 15,44,900

Kia Seltos Petrol HTE - Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the Seltos facelift costs Rs. 10.90 lakh and it’s only available with a 1.5L normal petrol-manual powertrain. It gets the following features as standard:

KIA SELTOS HTE

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Others

Functional

Std. safety features

12V power outlet

Body-coloured bumpers, door handles, mirrors

4.2-inch full-colour LCD MID

Halogen projector headlamps

Front cabin lamps

All disc brakes

Rear cabin lamps

Electronic stability control (ESC)

3x USB-C ports

Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)

Tilt steering

Hill start assist (HSA)

Gear-shift indicator

Remote central locking*

All power windows

5x 3-point seatbelts

Follow-me-home headlamps

Impact-sensing auto door unlock

Height-adjustable driver seat

Speed-sensing auto door lock

Rear AC vents

2x front side thorax airbags

Front passenger vanity mirror

2x curtain airbags

Sunglass holder

Shark fin antenna

Adjustable front headrests

Silver inside door handles

Height-adjustable front seatbelts

Fabric upholstery

Idle start/stop

16-inch steel wheels w/ covers

Rear window curtains

Wheel covers

Front armrest

Silver dashboard garnish

 

Front and rear skid plates

 

In this variant, you may miss the following features:

  • Rear armrest
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Auto AC
  • Power mirrors
  • Touchscreen music system with speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Rear parcel tray
  • Rear camera

A few essential features are missing in the HTE variant. More importantly, these are also not easy to install from the aftermarket with good fit and finish. Still, the next HTK variant is not a good value upgrade. So, if you're on a budget, then you should buy the base model of the Seltos facelift and add aftermarket or dealer-level accessories instead of spending on a higher variant.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTE vs HTK Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The HTK variant also gets the same 1.5L normal petrol-manual powertrain option and costs Rs. 12.24 lakh. This price is Rs. 1.34 lakh more than the base model of the Seltos facelift.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT HTE vs HTK

PRICE COMPARISON

Powertrain

HTE

Difference

HTK

1.5L Normal Petrol-Manual

Rs. 10,89,900

Rs. 1,34,000

Rs. 12,23,900

The HTK variant adds the following features over the base model’s standard features

KIA SELTOS HTK

FEATURES OVER HTE

Infotainment & Safety

Style & Functional

8-inch touchscreen

Auto headlamps

Wireless Android Auto

Live rear camera feed (DRVM)

Wireless Apple Carplay

Driver window 1-touch down

Steering-mounted controls

Power mirrors

4x speakers

Indicators on outside mirrors

2x tweeters

Projector fog lamps

USB, Bluetooth

Boot lamp

Rear camera with guidelines

 

Front parking sensors

 

In the HTK variant, you may miss features like:

  • Rear washer wiper
  • Rear defogger
  • Auto AC
  • LED DRLs
  • Rear armrest
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Split-folding rear seat backs
  • Adjustable rear headrests

The HTK variant is also missing a few features, which are difficult to install from the aftermarket. Moreover, considering the poor value for money score of this trim, we’ll suggest you skip upgrading to this variant if you’re interested in a somewhat feature-loaded variant. If you’re on a tight budget, then consider buying the lower HTE variant and accessorising it per your needs and preferences.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTK vs HTK Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Besides the 1.5L normal petrol-manual, the HTK Plus variant also adds the 1.5L normal petrol-automatic and 1.5L turbo petrol-ACMT powertrain options. This variant costs Rs. 14.06 lakh with the normal petrol-manual, Rs. 15.42 lakh with the automatic and Rs. 15.45 lakh with the turbo petrol-auto-clutch.

The HTK Plus petrol-manual variant costs Rs. 1.82 lakh more than the lower HTK variant. Compared to this one, the upgrade to turbo petrol-ACMT costs Rs. 1.39 lakh more and to normal petrol-automatic costs Rs. 1.36 lakh.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT HTK vs HTK PLUS

PRICE COMPARISON

Powertrain

HTK

Difference

HTK Plus

1.5L Turbo Petrol-ACMT

-

-

Rs. 15,44,900

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,39,000

1.5L Normal Petrol-Manual

Rs. 12,23,900

Rs. 1,82,000

Rs. 14,05,900

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,36,000

1.5L Normal Petrol-Auto

-

-

Rs. 15,41,900

The HTK Plus variant gets the following additional features:

KIA SELTOS HTK PLUS

FEATURES OVER HTK

Safety & Functional

Style

Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

Panoramic sunroof

Auto AC

LED DRLs

Rear defogger

16-inch alloy wheels

Rear washer wiper

LED ambient lights

1-touch driver window up also

LED reading lamps

Rear parcel tray

LED cabin lamps

Power-folding outside mirrors w/ auto fold

Gloss black dashboard garnish

Cruise control

Leather wrapped gear knob

Engine start w/ remote

Silver roof rails

Paddle shifters (Auto only)

 

Drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport - Automatic only)

 

In the HTK Plus variant, you may miss features like:

  • Rear armrests
  • Split-folding rear seat backs
  • LED headlamps
  • Telescopic steering
  • Adjustable rear headrests

Since the HTK Plus variant also doesn't get a few critical features, we expect from a car at this price point, we’ll suggest skipping this variant too. In terms of value for money, though, the addition of a panoramic sunroof with the non-turbo engine makes it a decent option. However, the higher HTX is our top recommendation for Seltos buyers.

If you’re interested in an affordable turbo petrol variant, then the HTK Plus with the auto-clutch manual transmission is a good option.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTK Plus vs HTX Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The HTX variant of the Seltos only gets a normal petrol engine with manual and CVT-type automatic transmission options. It costs Rs. 1.24 lakh to Rs. 1.30 lakh more than the lower HTK Plus variant. With the manual transmission, it carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 15.30 lakh. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 16.72 lakh, which is Rs. 1.42 lakh more than the manual.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT HTK PLUS vs HTX

PRICE COMPARISON

Powertrain

HTK Plus

Difference

HTX

1.5L Turbo Petrol-ACMT

Rs. 15,44,900

-

-

Difference

Rs. 1,39,000

 

-

1.5L Normal Petrol-Manual

Rs. 14,05,900

Rs. 1,24,000

Rs. 15,29,900

Difference

Rs. 1,36,000

 

Rs. 1,42,000

1.5L Normal Petrol-Auto

Rs. 15,41,900

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 16,71,900

The HTX variant adds the following features to the list:

KIA SELTOS HTX

FEATURES OVER HTK PLUS

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen

All mud flaps

Larger 17-inch grey alloy wheels (MT/ACMT)

Wired Android Auto

Air purifier

Larger 17-inch machined alloy wheels (Automatic)

Wired Apple Carplay

Dual-zone auto AC

Connected LED taillamps

Telematics

Telescopic steering

Sweeping front and rear indicators

Infotainment OTA update

Auto-dimming inside mirror

Metal door sill plates

Voice commands

All windows 1-touch up/down

Black-beige dual-tone interiors

Amazon Alexa integration

60-40 split-folding rear seat backs

Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering

ISOFIX

Rear armrest

Soft-touch dashboard

Traction control w/ modes (Auto only)

3x adjustable rear headrests

Knurled finish on chrome grille surround

LED headlamps

Front seat back pockets

Leather upholstery

LED projector fog lamps

2-step rear seat back recline

Chrome outside door handles, window line

In this variant, you may miss features like:

  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay (available with smaller touchscreen in lower variants)
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Ventilated front seats (much more important because of less breathable leather upholstery)
  • Colour LCD instrument cluster
  • 360-degree camera

The HTX variant seems to get a good number of features to offer a balanced ownership experience. In this variant, the Seltos also gets an automatic transmission with the 1.5L normal petrol engine. If you want a feature-packed variant with the 1.5L normal petrol engine, then the HTX is a good option for manual as well as automatic buyers. The HTX is also the most value for money variant with the normal petrol engine. This recommendation is valid for buyers interested in the Seltos manual as well as automatic transmission.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTX vs HTX Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

HTX Plus variant onwards, the Seltos 2024 is only available with the turbo petrol engine. It costs Rs. 18.73 lakh with the turbo petrol-ACMT and Rs. 19.73 lakh with automatic. Compared to the HTK Plus turbo-ACMT, the HTX Plus variant is Rs. 3.28 lakh more expensive. With the turbo petrol engine, the automatic transmission costs another Rs. 1.0 lakh for the convenience of not having to change the gears manual.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT HTK PLUS vs HTX vs HTX PLUS

PRICE COMPARISON

Powertrain

HTK Plus

Difference

HTX

Difference

HTX Plus

1.5L Turbo Petrol-Auto

-

-

-

-

Rs. 19,72,900

Difference

-

 

-

 

Rs. 1,00,000

1.5L Turbo Petrol-ACMT

Rs. 15,44,900

Rs. 3,28,000

Rs. 18,72,900

Difference

Rs. 1,39,000

 

-

 

-

1.5L Normal Petrol-Manual

Rs. 14,05,900

Rs. 1,24,000

Rs. 15,29,900

-

-

Difference

Rs. 1,36,000

 

Rs. 1,42,000

 

-

1.5L Normal Petrol-Auto

Rs. 15,41,900

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 16,71,900

-

-

The HTX Plus variant adds the following features over and above what the HTX gets:

KIA SELTOS HTX PLUS

FEATURES OVER HTX

Others

Style

Wireless phone charger

Machined alloy wheels (ACMT also)

Ventilated front seats

Black rear spoiler

8-way power driver seat

Black interiors with brown accents

Heat-resistant windshield and side windows

10.25-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster

+1x centre stage speaker

Brown upholstery

+1x subwoofer

 

Bose premium sound system

 

In this variant, you may mainly miss ADAS-related features, which is exclusively available with the turbo petrol-automatic powertrain in the GTX Plus and X-Line variants.

The upgrade cost to the HTX Plus turbo petrol is too high for the additional performance and features. It’s not worth buying the HTX Plus variant as it’s not a good value upgrade. Consider stretching your budget for a higher variant. You should consider the HTX Plus variant only if you want the Seltos turbo and absolutely can’t stand the inclusion of ADAS feature.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTX Plus vs GTX Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The GTX Plus variant of the Seltos 2024 is only available with the turbo petrol-automatic powertrain. It costs Rs. 20.0 lakh and is Rs. 27,000 pricier than the lower HTX Plus trim.

For Rs. 60,000  less than the GTX Plus and Rs. 43,000 less than the HTX Plus, you can buy the GTX Plus (S) variant. It costs Rs. 19.40 lakh (ex-showroom) and it brings most of the ADAS features to the mix.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT HTX PLUS vs GTX PLUS

PRICE COMPARISON

Powertrain

GTX Plus (S)

Difference

HTX Plus

Difference

GTX Plus

1.5L Turbo Petrol-ACMT

-

-

Rs. 18,72,900

-

-

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,00,000

 

-

1.5L Turbo Petrol-Auto

Rs. 19,39,900

Rs. 43,000

Rs. 19,72,900

Rs. 27,000

Rs. 19,99,900

The GTX Plus variant gets the following extra features over the HTX Plus trim:

KIA SELTOS GTX PLUS, GTX PLUS (S)

FEATURES OVER HTX PLUS

ADAS

Others

Forward collision warning

Larger, 18-inch machined alloy wheels

Forward collision avoidance assist (Car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning)

GT Line exclusive body kit

Lane departure warning

Dual exhaust tips

Lane following assist

Black roof rails

Lane keep assist

Black interiors with white accents

Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go

Black leather upholstery

Leading vehicle departure alert

GT logo on steering

Auto high beam

Metallic pedals

Driver attention warning

Black roof lining

Blind spot collision warning

Cup holder cover

Blind spot collision avoidance assist

Auto wipers

Rear cross traffic collision warning

Electronic parking brake w/ auto hold

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist

360-degree camera

Safe exit warning

 

Blind-spot monitoring in instrument cluster

 

GTX PLUS FEATURES

NOT AVAILABLE IN GTX PLUS (S)

Bose premium sound system

360-degree camera

1x centre stage speaker

1x subwoofer

Blind-spoint monitoring in instrument cluster

In this variant, you may miss the following features:

  • Power tailgate
  • Head-up display
  • Power passenger seat
  • Memory and welcome function for power driver seat

The pricing of the GTX Plus variant makes it a mandatory upgrade for all Seltos turbo petrol-automatic buyers. It’s also our top recommendation for 2024 Seltos buyers. The (S) and non-S variants are on par in terms of value. So, you can choose either based on your budget and feature preferences.

Kia Seltos Petrol GTX Plus vs X Line Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

X-Line is the top model of the Seltos 2024 and it costs Rs. 20.35 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 35,000 more than the GTX Plus. For Rs. 70,000 less, you could also buy the X Line (S) variant, which doesn’t get a few features.

2024 KIA SELTOS FACELIFT GTX PLUS vs X LINE

PRICE COMPARISON

1.5L Turbo Petrol-Auto (DCT)

Variants

Price

GTX Plus (S)

Rs. 19,39,900

Difference

Rs. 60,000

GTX Plus

Rs. 19,99,900

Difference

Rs. 35,000

X Line

Rs. 20,34,900

Difference

Rs. 70,000

X Line S

Rs. 19,64,900

The X-Line variant gets the following extra features:

KIA SELTOS X LINE

FEATURES OVER GTX PLUS

Functional & Style

Head-up display

Matte grey exterior colour

Grey leather upholstery

Black grille

Grey cabin accents

Black outside mirrors

Gloss black front and rear skid plates

Black outside door handles

X LINE FEATURES

NOT AVAILABLE IN X LINE  (S)

Bose premium sound system

360-degree camera

1x centre stage speaker

1x subwoofer

Blind-spoint monitoring in instrument cluster

Just like the GTX Plus variant, you may miss the following features in the X-Line variant also:

  • Power tailgate
  • Power passenger seat
  • Memory and welcome function for power driver seat

Considering the value the GTX Plus offers with the addition of ADAS features, even the X-Line and X Line (S) manage to more than justify the incremental cost over the lower variants. So, from a value standpoint, it’s a good upgrade. However, this is mostly a cosmetic upgrade.

Which Variant Of The 2024 Kia Seltos Petrol Should You Buy?

Among the 1.5L normal petrol engine options, the only 2 options we’re comfortable recommending are the base HTE and the top-spec HTX trims. For automatic buyers, only the HTX earns our top recommendation. The HTK Plus is just about okay in terms of value and the HTX is likely to offer a far superior ownership experience with its longer list of features and a slightly better value proposition.

KIA SELTOS 1.5L NORMAL PETROL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM %

Price

Recommendation

HTE Manual

100%

Rs. 10,89,900

For those on a budget. Personalisation recommended

HTK Manual

54%

Rs. 12,23,900

Expensive upgrade; not recommended

HTK Plus Manual

88%

Rs. 14,05,900

Upgrade to HTX for better value and features

HTX Manual

98%

Rs. 15,29,900

Top recommended.

HTK Plus Auto (CVT)

91%

Rs. 15,41,900

Upgrade to HTX for better value and features

HTX Auto (CVT)

97%

Rs. 16,71,900

Top recommended w/ automatic

Among the turbo petrol variants as well, for buyers interested in the auto-clutch transmission, the HTK Plus is the best option. If you’re interested in getting better value or an automatic transmission, then you can buy any variant except the HTX. They all offer phenomenal value for money. If you absolutely don’t want to have ADAS features, only then the HTX is worth considering.

KIA SELTOS 1.5L TURBO PETROL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM %

Price

Recommendation

HTK Plus Auto-clutch

89%

Rs. 15,44,900

For those who want the extra performance, but are not concerned much about features

HTX Plus Auto-clutch

80%

Rs. 18,72,900

Expensive upgrade, not recommended

GTX Plus (S) Auto (DCT)

108%

Rs. 19,39,900

Top recommended.

X Line (S) Auto (DCT)

106%

Rs. 19,64,900

Top recommended.

HTX Plus Auto (DCT)

83%

Rs. 19,72,900

Not recommended.

GTX Plus Auto (DCT)

105%

Rs. 19,99,900

Top recommended.

X Line Auto (DCT)

102%

Rs. 20,34,900

Top recommended.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The 2024 Kia Seltos Petrol?

The Kia Seltos comes with 2 petrol engine options - a 1.5L normal petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol. Both of these engines get a 6-speed manual but they bring different automatic transmission tech. The normal petrol gets an easy-going CVT automatic while the energetic turbo petrol engine gets an equally quick 7-speed DCT automatic.

Among the base petrol engines, the Elevate has the best power output but the C3 Aircross has the best torque output. A turbo engine has a much stronger lower and mid-RPM performance and they offer much better drivability than a non-turbo vehicle.

The Seltos normal petrol has middle-of-the-road performance that’s acceptable for most buyers but it’s nothing exciting.

In terms of mileage too, the Seltos is satisfactory but not class-leading like the Hyryder and Vitara twins.

2024 KIA SELTOS VS COMPETITORS

BASE PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Seltos

Kushaq

Taigun

Creta

Vitara/ Hyryder

Astor

Elevate

C3 AC

Engine

1.5L

1.0L Turbo

1.0L Turbo

1.5L

1.5L MH

1.5L

1.5L

1.2L Turbo

Displacement

1497cc

999cc

999cc

1497cc

1462cc

1498cc

1498cc

1199cc

Cylinder

4

3

3

4

4

4

4

3

Power

115PS @ 6300rpm

115PS @ 5000rpm

115PS @ 5000rpm

115PS @ 6300rpm

103PS @ 6000rpm

110PS @ 6000rpm

121PS @ 6000rpm

110PS @ 5500rpm

Torque

144Nm @ 4500rpm

178Nm @ 1750 - 4500rpm

178Nm @ 1750 - 4500rpm

144Nm @ 4500rpm

137Nm @ 4400rpm

144Nm @ 4400rpm

145Nm @ 4300rpm

190Nm @ 1750rpm

Manual

6MT

6MT

6MT

6MT

5MT

5MT

6MT

6MT

MT FE

17.0kmpl

19.76kmpl

19.87kmpl

17.4kmpl

21.1kmpl^

15.43kmpl

15.31kmpl

18.5kmpl

Auto

CVT

6TC

6TC

CVT

6TC

CVT

CVT

6TC

Auto FE

17.7kmpl

18.09kmpl

18.15kmpl

17.7kmpl

20.58kmpl

14.82kmpl

16.92kmpl

17.6kmpl

*Expected

^19.38kmpl for Grand Vitara/Hyryder 4WD variant

Compared to the top petrol engines of C-segment SUVs, the Seltos turbo offers class-leading power and torque output, only matched by the Creta.

The Seltos turbo also has satisfactory mileage figures. But, the Vitara and Hyryder hybrid are in a different league altogether with almost 28kmpl ARAI mileage numbers. While these twins have lowly power and torque figures, their drivability is actually not that bad because of the off-peak torque from the electric motor. In this segment, only the Astor turbo and the Japanese twins (Vitara and Hyryder) have a 3-cylinder engine. All others offer a smoother 4-cylinder engine.

KIA SELTOS VS COMPETITORS

TOP PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Seltos

Creta

Gr. Vitara/ Hyryder

Kushaq

Taigun

Astor

Engine

1.5L Turbo

1.5L Turbo

1.5L Hybrid

1.5L Turbo

1.5L Turbo

1.35L

Cylinder

4

4

3

4

4

3

Displacement

1482cc

1482cc

1490cc

1498cc

1498cc

1349cc

Power

160PS @ 5500rpm

160PS @ 5500rpm

116PS

150PS @ 5000rpm

150PS @ 5000rpm

140PS @ 5600rpm

Torque

253Nm @ 1500 - 3500rpm

253Nm @ 1500 - 3500rpm

141Nm

250Nm @ 1600 - 3500rpm

250Nm @ 1600 - 3500rpm

220Nm @ 3600

Manual

6-speed

6-speed

-

6-speed

6-speed

-

Manual FE

17.7kmpl

18.0kmpl

-

18.6kmpl

18.6kmpl

-

Auto

7-speed DCT

7-speed DCT

CVT

7-speed DCT

7-speed DCT

6-speed TC

Auto FE

17.9kmpl

18.4kmpl

27.97kmpl

18.86kmpl

19.0kmpl

14.34kmpl

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2024 Kia Seltos Facelift?

The Seltos is among the longer cars of its segment and it’s fairly wide too. The Elevate, in particular, stands out with its best-in-class boot space and ground clearance. Both of these figures are noticeably better than the rest of the cars of this class. The other notable detail about the Seltos is that it’s the only car in its segment with 18-inch wheels; besides its sibling Creta, of course.

The C3 Aircross’ claim to fame here is that it’s the only car with the option of 7-seats. Especially with the 7-seat configuration, it has the best-in-class boot space once you remove the 3rd row seats.

KIA SELTOS FACELIFT VS COMPETITION

C-SEGMENT SUV DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Seltos

Creta

Kushaq

Taigun

Vitara

Hyryder

Elevate

Astor

C3 AC

Length

4365mm

4330mm

4225mm

4221mm

4354mm

4365mm

4312mm

4323mm

4323mm

Width

1790mm

1790mm

1760mm

1760mm

1790mm

1795mm

1790mm

1809mm

1796mm

Height

1645mm

1635mm

1612mm

1612mm

1645mm

1645mm

1650mm

1650mm

1669mm

Wheelbase

2610mm

2610mm

2651mm

2651mm

2600mm

2651mm

2585mm

2671mm

Ground Clearance

190mm^

190mm^

188mm

188mm

208mm

220mm

200m##

200mm

Boot Space

433L

433L

385L

385L

373L, 265L (Hyb)

458L

448L**

444L (5S)

511L* (7S)

Fuel Tank

50L

50L

50L

50L

45L

45L

40L

48L/45L#

45L

Tyre Size (Base)

205/65 R16

205/65 R16

205/60 R16

205/60

R16

215/60 R17

215/60 R16

205/60 R16

215/60 R17

Tyre Size (Top)

215/55 R18

215/55 R18

205/55 R17

205/55

R17

215/60 R17

215/55 R17

215/55 R17

215/60 R17

*C3 Aircross 7-seater boot space with 3rd row removed.

**Based on UK-spec model

#48L with normal petrol engine. 45L with turbo petrol engine.

##Unladen ground clearance estimated based on 181mm laden ground clearance

^Estimated

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Kia Seltos 2024?

The 2024 Seltos is available in the following 9 monotone colour options:

  • Green
  • Sliver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Plain white
  • Metallic white
  • Matte grey

You can also buy the Seltos facelift in the following 2 dual-tone colours:

  • Metallic white with black roof
  • Red with black roof

To find out the variant-wise Seltos colour option availability, you can visit the following link:

Kia Seltos – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-wise)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto, Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Verna

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Altroz, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Harrier, XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

3 Comments

  1. N Nikhil says:
    November 21 2022 22:41:56

    1. When you say that 18 inch wheels in X line will adversely affect the quality of ride etc., can you please elaborate? 2. I have a problem with high maintenance of matte colour and an advise of putting ppf of 50k over a car which I have already spent 30-40k more than gtx plus. Your response would be appreciated.

  2. R Rajinder Marwaha says:
    July 14 2023 09:29:08

    Excellent presentation!

  3. C Car Hamro says:
    April 26 2024 17:26:44

    Thank you so much for sharing. Keep it up and update more information.

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