SUV Smackdown: “Kia Seltos Battles Its Rivals for the Crown”
"Performance, Features, and Value – How the Kia Seltos Stacks Up Against the Competition in the SUV Arena"
By seeing the current scenario of SUV’s trend in INDIA, KIA SELTOS is on of the best value for money car in mid-size segment of SUV’s.
This car gives you proper premium design with great interior and exterior features, and full packed desirable fit for traveling long route.
There are various alternatives of KIA SELTOS are available in the Car market. We are going to discuss about some deeper and close competitors of KIA SELTOS, there are various key features includes like, price range and mileage.
PRICE COMPARISION WITH SELTOS
CAR MODEL EX. SHOWROOM PRICE ONROAD PRICE
KIA SELTOS 10.90 – 20 Lakh 13.60 – 25.50 Lakh
HYUNDAI CRETA 11 lakh – 20 Lakh 13.79 – 25.32 Lakh
TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER (HYRDER) 11.14 – 19.99 Lakh 13.90 – 25.19 Lakh
TATA NEXON 8.23 – 15.80 Lakh 9.63 – 19.5 Lakh
SKODA KUSHAQ 10.89 – 18.79 Lakh 13.54 – 23.32 Lakh
HONDA ELEVATE 11.73 – 16.43 Lakh 14.47 – 20.76 Lakh
(The on road price may be varies from City to City )
TOP 5 SUV’s you have to look when you are buying a mid-size SUV.
Lets explore the top rivals of SELTOS an their features which helps you to get your dream car. Some alternatives of KIA SELTOS are given below.
- HYUNDAI CRETA
HYUNDAI CRETA is one of the trending competitor of the KIA SELTOS in automotive market. This car is known for its curvy, compact and premium looks with engine’s fuel efficiency and large alloy wheels.
It is available with 19 various variants in market and offering different fuel types, transmission and drive train types with essential other features.
It is available with various color options like, Ranger Khaki, Titan Grey, Abyss black, Fiery Red, Atlas white, Robust Emerald Pearl and many more.
FEATURES OFFERED BY HYUNDAI CRETA
Let’s discuss about the features given by HYUNDAI CRETA which helps you to make your decision.
SALIENT FEATURES
Engine 1482 cc
Engine Type 1.5 Liter T-GDi Engine
Max Power 157.57 bhp
Max Torque 253 NM
Fuel Type Petrol/Diesel
Brake (front/rear) Disc
Alloy Wheels 17 inch (diameter)
Rear Camera Yes (with guided lines)
Ground Clearance 190mm
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes
Electronic Stability Control Yes
- of Airbags 6
Transmission Type Automatic / Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 Liters
Infotainment Display Yes (10.25 inch)
Parking Sensors Front and Rear
- TOYOTA URABN CRUISER HYRDER
The TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER is one of the top alternative of KIA SELTOS. It has spacious cabin, comfortable seats, a refined engine and stylish look with smooth performance and excellent hybrid efficiency.
It offers advanced safety features with good stability in highways and claiming for comfortable riding experience.
The URBAN CRUISER is available in 11 color options like, Cafe white, Cave black, Gaming Grey, Midnight Black, Sport Red etc.
It can give milage of 27.97 km/l for its petrol (auto) variant, for petrol (manual) it is 21.12 km/l and for CNG manual it is 26.60km/kg.
The TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER HYRYDER has various 13 variants in the market with the choice of transmission and fuel types and other essential features.
Features Given by TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
The features of TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER HYRYDER is listed below
SALIENT FEATURES
Engine Capacity 1462 – 1490 cc
Engine Type M15D-FXE engine
Fuel Option Petrol / CNG
Brakes (Front/Rear) Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc(Rear)
Alloy Wheels 17 Inch
Infotainment Display Yes (9 Inch)
No. of Airbags 6
Automatic Climate Control Yes
Brake Assist Yes
Cruise Control Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 Liters
Air Quality Control Yes
Electronic Stability Control Yes
360 View Camera Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes
- TATA NEXON
As we all know that TATA MOOTOS is known for their strong build quality with maximum safety features and that’s why TATA NEXON is the top choice is Indian market.
TATA NEXON is in market with their 85 different variants, so buyer can choose manual and automatic transmission and different fuel types. Like, Petrol, Diesel, CNG.
This is a 5seater front wheel drive with engine options from 1199cc to 1497cc.
NEXON have 5star safety rating from Global NCAP for their amazing and superb build quality.
TATA NEXON is available in market with their 14 different color options like, Daytona grey dual tone, Flame Red, Fearless Purple, Atlas Black etc.
Features Offered by TATA NEXON
We are listed below the key features of TATA NEXON, a rivalry is significant between NEXON and KIA SELTOS.
SALIENT FEATURES
Engine Capacity 1199 – 1497 cc
Engine Type 1.5 TSI Liter Engine
Fuel Option Petrol/Diesel
Brakes Front/Rear Disc
Boot Space 382 Liters
Electronic Brake Force Distribution Yes
360 view Camera Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 Liters
Ground Clearance 208 mm
Transmission Manual/ Automatic
No. of Airbags 6
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Anti-Lok Braking System Yes
4. SKODA KUSHAQ
SKODA recently launched his SUV: SKODA KUSHAQ which are giving the tough competition to all the mid-size SUV’s.
It’s having 1498cc, 4cylinder engine which can generate the power of 147.51bhp and 250NM of torque.
This car having 17inches alloy wheel with ground clearance of 188mm which make this odd one among all its competitors.
It is available in market with 14 different color variants with choice of transmission, fuel types and other essential features.
Its is one of the safest car in this segment claimed by Global NCAP with 5star safety rating.
Let’s see the Features of SKODA KUSHAQ which makes this ideal choice:
We enlisted the key features of SKODA KUSHAQ
SALIENT FEATURES
Engine Capacity 1498 cc
Engine Type 1.5 TSI Petrol Engine
Fuel Option Petrol
Engine Max Power 147.51 bhp
Engine Max Torque 250 NM
Ground Clearance 188 mm
Brakes Front/Rear Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
No. of Airbags 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 Liters
Boot Space 385 Liters
No. of Speakers 6
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes
Infotainment Display Yes (10 Inch)
Central Locking Yes
HONDA ELEVATE
The HONDA ELEVATE is a mid-size SUV which is popular for their sleek design, refined engine along with practical features.
It has sharp linings, bold grille which makes this attractive for the modern world with their high ground clearance which makes their look super stylish.
It is available in market with their 16 other variants with choice in transmission and other essential features.
It is loaded with a 1498cc i-VTEC engine which produces a maximum power of 119.35bhp with 145NM torque.
The HONDA ELEVATE is in market with their 10 different color options like, Lunar Silvar Metallic, Phoenix Orange Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic and many more.
Let’s discuss about the Features of HONDA ELEVATE
We enlisted the key features of HONDA ELEVATE which makes this the best alternative of KIA SELTOS available in the Indian market.
SALIENT FEATURES
Engine Capacity 1498 cc
Engine Type i-VTEC engine
Fuel Option Petrol
Ground Clearance 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 Liters
No. of Airbags 6
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes
Brake Type Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Rear Camera Yes (Along with guidelines)
Traction Control Yes
Boot Space 458 Liters
Final Verdict: Kia SELTOS – “The Winning Formula”
After comparing KIA SELTOS with five formidable competitors, it’s clear that each SUV brings unique strengths to the table. However, when you look at the balance of performance, features, design, and value, the KIA SELTOS stands out as the ideal choice for most customers.
The SELTOS delivers a perfect blend of style, technology, and versatility, catering to the modern buyer’s demands. Its wide range of engine options ensures that both performance enthusiasts and those prioritizing fuel efficiency are covered. The interior is packed with high-end features like the large 10.25-inch touchscreen, connected car technology, and a premium Bose sound system—features often reserved for pricier models.
Where the KIA SELTOS truly shines is in its value proposition. It offers more features and better design than many of its rivals, all while keeping the price competitive. Add to that Kia’s expanding service network and solid build quality, and you have a compact SUV that ticks all the right boxes.
For those looking for a well-rounded, feature-rich, and stylish SUV without compromising on performance or price, the KIA SELTOS is the clear winner.
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