Kia, as a South Korea’s oldest car companies, established itself as one of the trusted companies among Automobile. In the year 2019, the company launched Kia Seltos in India, and since then, it has become one of the loved cars for its passengers. In this blog, we are going to learn about Kia Seltos dimensions, on-road price, competitors, colours and more.
Kia Seltos Overview
Kia Seltos is a subcompact crossover SUV, was launched in India on 22nd of August 22nd, 2019 and known to have European-inspired design and interior. It has a spacious cabin, technology and rich offerings. This car has modern LED lighting and a well-proportioned body that gives this car a classy look. The car can fit 5 passengers, including the driver, and the car comes in multiple colours, which we mentioned in the blog below.
| Feature | Details |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine Options | 1.5L NA Petrol, 1.5L Turbo Petrol, 1.5L Diesel |
| Engine Displacement | 1482 cc (Turbo Petrol), 1497 cc (NA Petrol), 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Max Power | 115–160 bhp (varies by engine) |
| Max Torque | 144–253 Nm (varies by engine) |
| Transmission | Manual, Automatic, iMT, DCT, IVT |
| Mileage | 17–20.7 km/l (varies by variant) |
| Dimensions | 4365 mm x 1800 mm x 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Boot Space | 433 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm (approximate, varies by variant) |
| Notable Features | Panoramic sunroof, Dual-zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS, Dual 10.25″ screens, Bose audio |
| Safety | 6 airbags (top trims), ABS, ESC, Level 2 ADAS, TPMS |
| Price Range (ex-showroom, India) | ₹11.19 – ₹20.56 lakh |
Kia Seltos Price, Variants, Mileage, Fuel Efficiency
Here are the details of the Seltos on Road Price, Fuel Efficiency, Mileage, type and more in the below table:
| Variants | Fuel Efficiency | Engine | Mileage | Type | On Road Price |
| Seltos HTE (O) | Petrol, | 1497 cc | 17 kmpl | Manual | ₹11.13 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK | Petrol, | 1497 cc | 17 kmpl | Manual | ₹12.58 Lakh* |
| Seltos HTE (O) Diesel | Diesel | 1493 cc | 20.7 kmpl | Manual | ₹12.71 Lakh* |
| Seltos HTK (O) | Petrol | 1497 cc | 17 kmpl | Manual, | ₹13 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK Diesel | Diesel, | 1493 cc | 20.7 kmpl | Manual | ₹14.06 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK Plus (O) | Petrol | 1497 cc, | 17 kmpl | Manual | ₹14.40 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK (O) Diesel | Diesel | 1493 cc | 20.7 kmpl | Manual, | ₹14.56 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK Plus (O) iVT | Petrol | 1497 cc | 17.7 kmpl | automatic | ₹15.76 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX | 1497 cc | ₹15.76 Lakh | |||
| Seltos HTK Plus Turbo iMT | Petrol | 1482 cc | 17.7 kmpl | Manual | ₹15.78 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK Plus (O) Diesel | Diesel | 1493 cc | 20.7 kmpl | Manual | ₹15.96 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX (O) | Petrol | 1497 cc | 17 kmpl | Manual | ₹16.71 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX IVT | Petrol | 1497 cc | 17.7 kmpl | Automatic | ₹17.21 Lakh |
| Seltos HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT | Diesel | 1493 cc | 20.7 kmpl | Automatic | ₹17.22 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX Diesel | Diesel | 1493 cc, | 17 kmpl | Manual, | ₹17.33 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX (O) iVT | Petrol | 1493 cc | 17.7 kmpl | Automatic | ₹18.07 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX (O) Diesel | Diesel, | 1493 cc | 17 kmpl | Manual | ₹18.36 Lakh |
| Seltos HTX Diesel AT | Diesel | 1493 cc | 19.1 kmpl | Automatic | ₹18.65 Lakh |
| Seltos GTX Plus Diesel AT | Diesel | 1493 cc | 19.1 kmpl | Automatic | ₹20 Lakh |
| Seltos GTX Plus Turbo DCT | Petrol | 1482 cc | 17.9 kmpl | Automatic | ₹20 Lakh |
| Seltos X-Line Diesel AT | Diesel | 1493 c, | 19.1 kmpl | Automatic | ₹20.51 Lakh |
| Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT | Petrol | 1482 cc, | 17.9 kmp | Automatic | ₹20.51 Lakh |
Seltos Dimensions, Engine and Performance
Given below are the details of the Kia Seltos dimensions, engine and performance.
Engine
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi |
| Displacement | 1482 cc |
| Max Power | 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
| Length | 4365 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
Performances
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Petrol Mileage (ARAI) | 17.9 kmpl |
| Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres |
| Petrol Highway Mileage | ~15.7 kmpl (real-world) |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI 2.0 |
| Top Speed | ~167 kmph |
Kia Seltos Colors Availability
The car has been available for multiple colors to buy. Here are some of the name of the colors the car is available:
- Pewter Olive
- Clear White
- Sparkling Silver
- Gravity Grey
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Glacier White Pearl
- Intense Red
- Imperial Blue
- Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl (dual-tone)
- Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl (dual-tone)
- Xclusive Matte Graphite (exclusive to X-Line variant)
Seltos Safety Rating
- Kia Seltos Safety Rating definitely received a good amount of positive ratings for sure.
- The car has gotten 3-star safety ratings for adult occupant protection.
- This car has 2-star rating for child occupant protection in the Global NCAP crash test conducted under the “Safer Cars For India”.
- The car is also safe for long travel, especially for the kids passengers.
Kia Seltos Interior Features
Here are a few features of the Kia Seltos Interior that can provide you with the gist of the car:
- The car has Dual 10.25-inch digital displays, including a fully digital. It has a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- The car has a Panoramic sunroof that enhances cabin spaciousness and airiness.
- The car has dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC vents and air quality control for passenger comfort.
- It’s a heads-up display, ambient lighting, leather-wrapped D-cut steering wheel with orange stitching, and multiple storage make it a perfect family car.
Kia Seltos Competitors
Here are some of the competitors of the Kia Seltos, with the on-road price and fuel type:
| Car Model | On Road Price (Onwards) | Engine (cc) | Fuel Type | Transmission |
| Hyundai Creta | ₹11.11 – ₹20.50 lakh | 1497 / 1493 | Petrol / Diesel | Manual / Automatic |
| Skoda Kushaq | ₹10.99 – ₹19.01 lakh | 999 / 1498 | Petrol | Manual / Automatic |
| Volkswagen Taigun | ₹10.89 – ₹18.69 lakh | 999 / 1498 | Petrol | Manual / Automatic |
| MG Astor | ₹11.30 – ₹18.55 lakh | 1349 / 1498 | Petrol | Manual / Automatic |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | ₹11.34 – ₹19.99 lakh | 1462 / 1490 | Petrol / Hybrid | Manual / Automatic |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | ₹11.42 – ₹20.52 lakh | 1462 / 1490 | Petrol / Hybrid | Manual / Automatic |
| Tata Nexon | ₹8.00 – ₹15.60 lakh | 1199 / 1497 | Petrol / Diesel | Manual / Automatic |
| Honda Elevate | ₹11.91 – ₹16.73 lakh | 1498 | Petrol | Manual / Automatic |
| Citroen Basalt | ₹8.49 – ₹14.55 lakh | 1199 | Petrol | Manual / Automatic |
Seltos Ground Clearance
Seltos has a ground clearance of 190 mm, which allows it to easily navigate uneven terrain, speed breakers and rough roads while protecting the underbody. Kia Seltos’ Ground Clearance is very well-suited for typical Indian roads with their conditions.
Conclusion
The above blog has discussed all the great features of the Kia Seltos, including its rating, on-road price, dimensions and more. The blog has provided all the important details related to the car for someone who wants to purchase it. Although the above blog is written on the basis of the information present on the internet at the current time.
