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KIA Seltos vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Nexon. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart(O) Petrol 5 Speed . KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Nexon

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosTata Nexon
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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KIA Seltos HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT car
HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Tata Nexon Smart(O) Petrol 5 Speed  car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Colors
Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
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Nexon Images
Nexon Images
Nexon Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Sunroof
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & 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
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Dynamic
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
8 Inch
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
3 years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 Years or unlimited Kms
3 years or 100000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
Eco, City and Sports
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4365 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1804 mm
Height
1620 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Tata Nexon

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with AWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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    • DK
      Deepak K
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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      Rajendra paonikar
      8 Month ago
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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    • AS
      Arshad Sharfi
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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      Swapnil patil
      8 Month ago
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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    • nr
      nigro riyang
      9 Month ago
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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