Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos is an SUV sold in India at ₹11.25 lakh to ₹21.57 lakh ex-showroom, with 1482 cc to 1497 cc petrol and diesel engines making up to 159.8 PS (converted from the brand's figure). It is rated 5 stars adult, 5 stars child by Bharat NCAP (2026). It is one of 11 Kia cars and 210 cars compared on Comparezi.

Kia Seltos at a glance

• Ex-showroom price: ₹11.25 lakh to ₹21.57 lakh
• Body type: SUV
• Fuel: Petrol, Diesel
• Engine: 1497 cc petrol; 1482 cc petrol; 1493 cc diesel
• Power: Petrol: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm (Smartstream G1.5); Petrol: 117.5 kW / 5 500 rpm (Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi); Diesel: 85 kW / 4 000 rpm (1.5l CRDi VGT)
• Torque: 253 Nm
• Transmission: 6-speed MT, IVT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed AT
• Seating: 5 seats
• Crash test: Rated 5 stars adult, 5 stars child by Bharat NCAP (2026)

Price and variants

Kia lists the Seltos at ₹11,24,900 to ₹21,56,900 ex-showroom, across 38 variants. The on-road price adds registration, road tax and insurance, and differs by state; ask the brand or a dealer for it. Colours: Frost Blue, Magma Red, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Imperial Blue, Ivory Silver Gloss, Morning Haze, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Matte Graphite (X-Line).

Engine and performance

Engines: 1497 cc petrol; 1482 cc petrol; 1493 cc diesel. Power as stated by Kia: Petrol: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm (Smartstream G1.5); Petrol: 117.5 kW / 5 500 rpm (Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi); Diesel: 85 kW / 4 000 rpm (1.5l CRDi VGT). Comparezi lists it at 159.8 PS, converted from the kW or hp figure the brand states (1 kW = 1.35962 PS, 1 hp = 1.01387 PS). Maximum torque is 253 Nm. Transmission: 6-speed MT, IVT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed AT.

Dimensions and practicality

It measures 4460 mm in length, 1830 mm in width and 1635 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2690 mm. Boot space is 447 litres. The fuel tank holds 47 litres. Seating: 5 seats.

Safety and features

It is rated 5 stars adult, 5 stars child by Bharat NCAP (2026). Airbags: 6 (standard). Driver assistance (ADAS): ADAS Level 2 (21 features) on HTX (A), GTX (A), X-Line (A); Level 2+ (28 features) on GTX (O), X-Line (O). Sunroof: Dual pane panoramic (HTK (O) and above).

How the Kia Seltos compares

Of the 198 cars on Comparezi with a published ex-showroom price, 59 cost less. Of the 208 cars on Comparezi with a stated max power, 133 have more power. Of the 113 cars on Comparezi with a stated boot space, 51 have more boot space.

Similar models from other brands

Other SUVS closest in ex-showroom price, then power:

• Tata Sierra: ₹11.49 lakh to ₹21.29 lakh, 160 PS (Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra)
• Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus: ₹11.46 lakh to ₹13.56 lakh, 120 PS (Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus)
• Hyundai Creta: ₹10.91 lakh to ₹20.46 lakh, 160 PS (Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta)
• Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: ₹10.77 lakh to ₹19.77 lakh, 103.1 PS (Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara)

Other Kia models

• Kia Carens Clavis: ₹11.39 lakh to ₹21.79 lakh, 159.9 PS
• Kia Carens: from ₹11.12 lakh, 115.6 PS
• Kia Syros EV: from ₹13.5 lakh, 171 PS

See all Kia models on Comparezi.

Sources

• Brand page (kia.com)
• Brand page (kia.com)
• Brochure or specification sheet (PDF) (kia.com)
• Price page (kia.com)
• Brochure or specification sheet (PDF) (kia.com)

Checked 6 November 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. See how Comparezi checks data.