Kia Car
Seltos
The boxier half of the Creta family: bigger boot, firmer ride, same three-star score.
- Price
- ₹10.9L – ₹16.4L
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 16 kmpl
- Engine
- 1497 cc
- Power
- 113 bhp
- Torque
- 144 Nm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 535 L
- Fuel
- petrol
- Gearbox
- manual / cvt
Available colours
- Imperial Blue
- Gravity Grey
- Clear White
Swatches are indicative.
Overview
The Seltos and the Creta share a platform, an engine and a gearbox, so buying one over the other is a decision about shape rather than hardware. Kia has made the case with a square, upright body that carries 535 litres of boot space, the largest here by a distance, and a cabin trimmed in firmer, more hard-wearing materials than the Hyundai’s.
The driving character follows the same logic. The suspension is set up slightly tighter, so the car changes direction with less body movement and holds its line better over broken tarmac at speed, at the cost of a ride that reports every joint in a flyover to the second row. The 1.5-litre petrol with the stepless automatic is smooth in the city and revves willingly, but it is still 113 bhp with no turbo to lean on.
Equipment is where Kia has always pushed hardest: the top trims carry ventilated seats, a large panoramic roof, front-seat power adjustment and the driver-assistance package at prices where the opposition is still listing floor mats. The remaining cons are shared: a three-star crash score that has not improved with age, and a dealer network thinner than Hyundai’s outside the metros.
- Class-leading 535-litre boot
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with connected features
- Panoramic roof option
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹10.9 lakh - ₹16.4 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched October 2025
Range spread ₹10.9L – ₹16.4L
Kia Seltos variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| HTE petrol manual Manual AC · Steel wheels | ₹10.9L |
| HTK petrol manual Alloy wheels · Cruise control | ₹12.5L |
| HTK+ petrol manual LED headlamps · Rear parking camera | ₹13.9L |
| HTX petrol manual Ventilated seats · Panoramic roof | ₹15.4L |
| HTX CVT petrol cvt IVT automatic · 10.25-inch touchscreen | ₹16.4L |
Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm |
| Max torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl |
| Top speed | undefined kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Cvt |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | undefined kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 535 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/60 R17 |
| Safety equipment | Six airbags and stability control; three-star Global NCAP adult score |
Dimensions
| Length | 4365 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm |
Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.
Features
Convenience
- Air purifier
- Powered front seats
- Rear-seat vents
- Remote engine start via app
Interior
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch instrument display
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient lighting
Safety
- Six airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Hill-start assist
- Speed-sensing central locking
Pros and cons
What we like
- Boot space is the best of the SUVs listed here
- Ride and handling feel more grown-up
- Standard kit outclasses many costlier cars
What we would change
- Same three-star safety score as its twin
- Firm settings upset the second row on bad roads
- Dealer network is thinner outside metros
Expert review
MotoSutra score
4.0/5
How it scores
The boxier half of the Creta family: bigger boot, firmer ride, same three-star score.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Seltos price?
The sample range runs from ₹10.90 lakh to ₹16.40 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, with the CVT automatic at the top of the list.
What is the Seltos’s mileage?
The claimed figure for the 1.5-litre petrol is 16 kmpl, with owners reporting 10-11 kmpl in the city and 13-14 kmpl on highways.
How much boot space does the Seltos have?
535 litres with the rear bench in use, which is the largest figure among the mid-size SUVs listed here and enough for a family trip without folding anything.
Is the Seltos safer than the Creta?
Both carry the same three-star Global NCAP adult score in this listing, and both offer six airbags and stability control on upper trims. Neither leads the segment on structure.
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