Kia Seltos vs Tata Nexon

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 8.15 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 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Nexon provides the mileage of 17.44 kmpl.

Seltos vs Nexon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Nexon
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 8.15 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 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Revotron Petrol 5MT

Rs. 8.15 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Revotron Petrol 5MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
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
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	17.44View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850	767
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4365 3995
Width (mm)
1800 1804
Height (mm)
1620 1620
Wheelbase (mm)
2610 2498
Ground Clearance (mm)
208
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 382
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 44

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rear - Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global 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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Telematics
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Off-White and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Projector LED
Taillights
Halogen LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Daytona Grey
	Gravity Grey	Flame Red
	Imperial Blue	Calgary White
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

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Seltos vs Nexon Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 8.15 Lakh. Hence Tata Nexon is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and Nexon is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the Smart 1.2 Revotron Petrol 5MT variant, mileage of Nexon is 17.44kmpl. Thus making Nexon the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Nexon?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Smart 1.2 Revotron Petrol 5MT variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Nexon produces 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Tata Nexon

Length (mm)	4365	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1804
Height (mm)	1620	1620
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2498
Ground Clearance (mm)		208

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	382
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	44

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000