Kia Seltos vs Tata Nexon

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 7.37 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Nexon is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Nexon Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Nexon
Price	Rs. 10.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.37 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

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Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 7.37 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

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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
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		User Reported: 17 kmpl
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
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
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
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)	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		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Traffic Sign Recognition
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
Automatic Park Lock
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)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	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
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front LED Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Optional
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
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

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	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Optional
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Remote	Internal with Key
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
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
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: 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
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Connected Car App
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 Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

25 Ratings

4.6/5

55 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.5Performance
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Fuel Economy
		4.5Value 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.

Best SUV segment

Performance is very good to drive, and engine refinement is fabulous and fun to drive as well. This is one of the best SUV segment cars, and the build quality is very good 5-star safety rating, and I love it.

Used Cars in India

1910 Used Seltos

Rs. 6 Lakhonwards

1700 Used Nexon

Rs. 2.75 Lakhonwards

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Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Ground Clearance		208 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2498

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	447 L	382 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	44

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille	High gloss black front grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit	Black	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

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

Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential