The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) are similarly priced, making them worth comparing if you have a budget of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh. At this price point, you can choose between the Bayon’s fully loaded top variant and the Seltos’ mid-spec trim. While the Bayon offers more features in certain areas, the larger Seltos has a wider choice of powertrains, including turbo-petrol and diesel options. Here’s how the two compare on dimensions, performance, features and safety.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Dimensions
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Dimensions | |||
Hyundai Bayon | Kia Seltos | Difference | |
Length (mm) | 4,245 | 4,460 | -215 |
Width (mm) | 1,810 | 1,830 | -20 |
Height (mm) | 1,605 | 1,635 | -30 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,600 | 2,690 | -90 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 205 | 200 | +5 |
Boot space (litres) | 505 | 447 | +58 |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 43 | 47 | -4 |
The Kia Seltos is larger than the Hyundai Bayon, measuring 215mm longer and sitting on a 90mm longer wheelbase, which would translate to more cabin space. It is also 20mm wider and 30mm taller than the Bayon. However, the Bayon has 5mm more ground clearance and a larger 505-litre boot, compared with the Seltos’ 447 litres. This gives the Bayon a 58-litre advantage in luggage capacity despite its smaller overall dimensions.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Powertrain options and specs
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Powertrain specifications | ||
Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) | |
Engine | Naturally aspirated petrol | Naturally aspirated petrol | Turbo-petrol | Diesel |
No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Displacement (cc) | 1,497 | 1,497 | 1,482 | 1,493 |
Power (hp) | 115 | 115 | 160 | 116 |
Torque (Nm) | 144 | 144 | 253 | 250 |
Transmission | 6MT/CVT | 6MT/CVT | 7DCT | 6MT/6AT |
Claimed efficiency (kpl) | TBD/18.6 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 19.4/17.8 |
*Bayon manual mileage yet to be disclosed.
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) share a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115hp and 144Nm, available with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox in both models. However, the Seltos offers a wider choice of powertrains, including a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 160hp and 253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel developing 116hp and 250Nm. In terms of claimed fuel efficiency, the Bayon returns 18.6kpl, compared with 16.5kpl for the Seltos’ naturally aspirated petrol version.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Exterior features
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Exterior features | ||
Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) | |
Headlamps | LED projector | All-LED |
LED DRLs | Yes | Yes |
LED turn indicators | Yes | Yes |
Puddle lamps | Yes | No |
LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes |
Fog lamps | No | Yes |
Wheel sizes | 17-inch | 17-inch |
Rear spoiler | Yes | Yes |
Rear wiper and washer | Yes | Yes |
Electric adjust/fold ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Shark-fin antenna | Yes | Yes |
Roof rails | Yes | Yes |
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) have broadly similar exterior equipment, with both riding on 17-inch wheels and featuring LED lighting at the front and rear. The Seltos gets all-LED headlamps and fog lamps, while the Bayon uses LED projector headlamps and has puddle lamps, which illuminate the area beside the car. Both models also feature roof rails, a rear spoiler and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, along with a rear wiper and washer.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Interior features
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Interior features | ||
| Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) |
Touchscreen | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch |
Digital driver’s display | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch |
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Connected car tech | Yes | Yes |
OTA updates | Yes | Yes |
AI voice assistant | Yes | No |
Audio system | 8-speaker Bose | 8-speaker Bose |
Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Front ventilated seats | Yes | Yes |
Powered driver’s seat | 8-way | 8-way |
Split rear seats | Yes | Yes |
Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | Yes |
Auto climate control | Single zone | Dual zone |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Rear sunshade | No | Yes |
Wireless charger | Yes | Yes |
Ambient lighting | Yes | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Keyless entry and go | Yes | Yes |
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) offer similar cabin equipment, including twin 12.3-inch screens, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charging and ventilated front seats. Both also get an eight-way powered driver’s seat, leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting and keyless entry with go. The Seltos has an advantage in climate control, with a dual-zone system compared with the Bayon’s single-zone unit, and also gets a rear sunshade. The Bayon, meanwhile, adds an AI voice assistant, which is not available on the Seltos. Both models also feature connected car technology, over-the-air updates, a panoramic sunroof, rear AC vents, split rear seats, a rear armrest with cupholders and an auto-dimming IRVM.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Safety features
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Safety features | ||
| Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) |
Airbags | 6 | 6 |
Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes |
Hill-start assist | Yes | Yes |
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold | Yes | Yes |
Tyre-pressure monitoring system | Yes | Yes |
360-degree camera | Yes | Yes |
Blind-spot camera | Yes | Yes |
Parking sensors | Front, rear and side | Front, rear and side |
Dashcam | Yes | No |
Adaptive cruise control | Yes (CVT only) | Yes (CVT only) |
Lane-keep assist | Yes | Yes |
Blind-spot warning | Yes | Yes |
| Front collision warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear cross-traffic alert | Yes | Yes |
Safe-exit warning | Yes | Yes |
Both the Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) offer a comprehensive set of active safety features, including a 360-degree camera, blind-spot camera, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. Both also get six airbags and forward collision warning, along with rear cross-traffic alert and safe-exit warning. The Bayon’s key advantage is the inclusion of a dashcam, which is not available on the Seltos HTX(A).
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Price
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: prices | |||
Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) | Difference | |
Petrol MT | Rs 16.65 lakh | Rs 17.02 lakh | Rs 0.37 lakh |
Petrol CVT | Rs 18 lakh | Rs 18.32 lakh | Rs 0.32 lakh |
The Kia Seltos HTX(A) makes a stronger case overall. For a premium of just Rs 32,000-Rs 37,000 over the comparable Bayon HX10 petrol variants, it offers a larger footprint, a longer wheelbase, dual-zone climate control and a wider choice of engines, including turbo-petrol and diesel options. The Bayon counters with a larger 505-litre boot, more ground clearance, an AI voice assistant and a dashcam.
For buyers with a budget of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh, the Seltos is the more compelling choice, offering the added space and powertrain flexibility without a substantial price premium.