Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Elantra

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Hyundai Elantra. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Hyundai Elantra price is Rs. 15.90 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Elantra is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Elantra provides the mileage of 14.6 kmpl.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Elantra 2.0 S MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Elantra
Price	Rs. 11.00 Lakh	Rs. 15.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1999 cc
Power	113 bhp	150 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Elantra

2.0 S MT

Rs. 15.90 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Hyundai Elantra

2.0 S MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	2.0 l NU Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	150 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	192 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Mileage		ARAI: 14.6 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		730
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	Mc Pherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
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
Hands-off Detection
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)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	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)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
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
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear 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	Key-Operated
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

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)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Location Based Services
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
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 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		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Imperial Blue	Fiery Red
	Aurora Black Pearl	Typhoon Silver
	Gravity Grey	Phantom Black
	Morning Haze	Polar White
	Pewter Olive
	Ivory Silver Gloss
	Magma Red
	Frost Blue
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

36 Ratings

4.9/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.9Performance
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Fuel Economy
		4.8Value 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.

Phenomenal Car by Hyundai

Hyundai's delivery is the best got the car on time. Look wise the most attractive car. Ride quality is just fabulous that 1999cc motor is just phenomenal. Car loaded with a lot of new market features. Must go for this car if u r searching for a perfect sedan

Used Cars in India

2023 Used Seltos

Rs. 6 Lakhonwards

172 Used Elantra

Rs. 80,000onwards

More Expert Reviews on Seltos and Elantra

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By Sagar Bhanushali23 Dec 2025

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By Abhishek Nigam11 Nov 2019

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Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4620 mm * 1800 mm * 1465 mm
Ground Clearance		170 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2700

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Bootspace	447 L	458 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	50

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

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders