Kia Seltos vs Tata Curvv

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh and Tata Curvv price is Rs. 9.66 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Curvv is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Curvv Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Curvv
Price	Rs. 10.99 Lakh	Rs. 9.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1199 cc
Power	113 bhp	118 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Curvv

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo Manual

Rs. 9.66 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2560	2651
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	44	45

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	1.2 Revotron Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 9.95 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 18 kmpl	ARAI: 18 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)			810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber	Rear Twist 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 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel (215/65R16)	Steel, Located in Boot
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	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
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
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: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)	Rear Only (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		3 - Eco, City & Sports
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C		1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Ventilated 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)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display	10.23" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	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)	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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)		Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat		Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

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	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	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Imperial Blue	Pristine White	Polar White
Aurora Black Pearl	Daytona Grey	Garnet Red
Gravity Grey
Morning Haze
Pewter Olive
Ivory Silver Gloss
Magma Red
Frost Blue
Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

12 Ratings

4.7/5

92 Ratings

5.0/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort	5.0Performance
	4.3Performance	4.7Performance	5.0Value for Money
	4.6Value for Money	4.6Fuel Economy
		4.7Value 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.

This variant provides decent mileage

In terms of features, the Curvv Smart includes LED headlamps, DRL, and 500l boot capacity this variant provides decent mileage with real-time fuel consumption overall it is a balance between style, performance practicality at an affordable price

Value for money

Positioned as a bold alternative to rivals like Tata Curvv, Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, and Citroën’s own Aircross.Design Subtle X badging, LED trims, dual-tone cabin. Comfort: Ventilated seats, ambient lighting, smart rear seating. Infotainment: CARA voice assistant, large displays, wireless charging. Safety airbags, ESP, TPMS, 360° camera, 4★ NCAP. Powertrain 1.2 NA and turbo petrol; 5MT / 6MT / 6AT. Price₹ 7.95–12.90 lakh (ex-showroom) with optional extras.Value Proposition: Intelligent AI, premium interior, festival-ready pricing. A smart move by Citroën: refresh the cabin, add AI magic, drop prices slightly, and deliver during the festive season for maximum impact.

Used Cars in India

1916 Used Seltos

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

98 Used Curvv ICE

Rs. 6.5 Lakhonwards

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Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4308 mm * 1810 mm * 1630 mm	4352 mm * 1765 mm * 1593 mm
Ground Clearance		208 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2560	2651

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace	447 L	500 L	470 L with 2 hooks
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	44	45

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

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Bottle Holder in Doors			All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only	2 Cupholders in Second Row Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks
Crawl Control