Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh and Honda Elevate price is Rs. 11.64 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Honda Elevate is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Elevate provides the mileage of 15.31 kmpl.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Elevate SV Petrol Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Elevate
Price	Rs. 10.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.64 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	113 bhp	119 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

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Honda Elevate

SV Petrol Manual

Rs. 11.64 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Honda Elevate

SV Petrol Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		ARAI: 15.31 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch	Not Applicable
Direct Start in CNG	Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		612
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (JNCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack	Not Applicable
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front Only (Foldable)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor		Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)		2
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Driver (With Pinch Guard) Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity	Type-A Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Imperial Blue	Platinum White Pearl
	Aurora Black Pearl	Lunar Silver Metallic
	Gravity Grey
	Morning Haze
	Pewter Olive
	Ivory Silver Gloss
	Magma Red
	Frost Blue
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

24 Ratings

4.4/5

10 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.5Performance
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Absolutely worth it

I recently bought a new Kia Seltos and I’m happy with it so far. It looks modern, drives comfortably in the city and on the highway, and the tech is easy to use. Fuel economy has been solid and the interior is practical for daily use. It’s not the most powerful or premium feeling, but for the price it offers good value. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

Honda Elevate – Ek Bharosemand aur Stylish SUV

Honda Elevate ek aisi car hai jo pehli nazar mein hi pasand aa jaati hai. Iska bold aur clean design road par alag hi presence banata hai. Front look strong hai aur overall body proportion kaafi balanced lagta hai, jo ise ek proper SUV feel deta hai. Driving experience ki baat karein to Elevate ka performance kaafi smooth aur comfortable hai. Chahe city traffic ho ya highway drive, steering control aur suspension dono confidence dete hain. Indian roads ke hisaab se iska ground clearance bahut practical hai, is wajah se uneven roads ya speed breakers par bhi koi tension nahi hoti. Interior simple hote hue bhi premium feel deta hai. Cabin kaafi spacious hai, especially rear seats par legroom achha milta hai, jo family ke liye important hota hai. Long drives mein bhi seating comfort bana rehta hai. Boot space bhi sufficient hai, jo daily use aur trips dono ke liye kaam aata hai. Honda Elevate ka engine refined hai aur drive karte waqt unnecessary noise feel nahi hoti. Mileage bhi reasonable hai, jo aaj ke time mein ek bada plus point hai. Safety features aur Honda ki trusted build quality is car ko aur zyada reliable bana dete hain. Overall, Honda Elevate un logon ke liye perfect choice hai jo comfort, safety, performance aur reliability ko ek hi package mein chahte hain. Ye car sirf chalane ke liye nahi, balki daily life ka ek dependable part ban jaati hai.

Used Cars in India

1847 Used Seltos

Rs. 5.99 Lakhonwards

107 Used Elevate

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

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Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4312 mm * 1790 mm * 1650 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2650

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	447 L	458 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	40

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)	Not Applicable
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	Not Applicable
Charger Connection Type	Not Applicable
Portable EV Charging Cable	Not Applicable

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille	Optional Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Black
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection
Crawl Control