Tata Nexon vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy

Tata Nexon vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Tata Nexon and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Tata Nexon comes in 66 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.40 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart, costs ₹7.40 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT, is priced at ₹14.30 Lakh. The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh.

Specification	Tata Nexon	Kia Seltos
Price	₹7.40 Lakh	₹11.00 Lakh
Engine	1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol	1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol
Mileage	17.44 kmpl	-
Transmission	5-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹7.40 Lakh

₹11.00 Lakh

Engine

1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol

1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

Mileage

17.44 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

6-Speed

Tata Nexon

₹ 7.40 Lakh

Smart

Kia Seltos

₹ 11 Lakh

HTE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

118.27bhp@5500rpm

113bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

170Nm@1750-4000rpm

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1199 cc

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Performance Specifications

Drive Mode Types

Eco|City|Sports

Drive Modes

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 Litres

47 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

17.44 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance

208 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

208 mm

Height

1620 mm

1635 mm

Length

3995 mm

4460 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm

2690 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

382 Litres

447 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

195/60 R16

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Automatic Emergency Braking

Not Available

Bharat Ncap Child Safety Rating

5 Star

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Pole Type

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

4 Inch Inch

4.2 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Fog Lights

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Led Headlamps

Led Taillights

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Tata Nexon - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹5,91,992

Interest: 9.5%

₹56,239

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,47,998

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹12,433/month

Kia Seltos - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,79,921

Interest: 9.5%

₹83,592

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,19,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹18,480/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Tata Nexon

Holds 5-star ratings from both Bharat NCAP (2024) and Global NCAP (2024), scoring 29.41/32 and 32.22/34 respectively for adult occupant protection.
The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA) is a notably sophisticated transmission for this price band, featuring wet clutch technology with active cooling, machine learning adaptation, and a self-healing mechanism.

Things We Like in Kia Seltos

Very handsome design, rivaling Sierra on some aspects
Two Petrol and 1 diesel engine on offer

Things We Don't Like in Tata Nexon

Knee airbags are not available on any variant, a gap that is flagged in the Bharat NCAP safety equipment listing.
The CNG variant is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission system. No automatic option exists for buyers who want both CNG running costs and a gearbox-free driving experience.

Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos

Its a design refresh with no notable engine upgrades and no AWD
Why does US gets 190 hp engine and we don't?

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Kia Seltos Comparisons

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