Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos

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Citroen Aircross

Citroen Aircross

X Turbo Petrol Max 7 Seat AT

14.37 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

110hp
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

205Nm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

17.6 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

9.46 kmpl
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.62 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

User Reported Mileage

17.51 kmpl
–

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.4 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4323 mm
4460 mm

Width

1796 mm
1830 mm

Height

1669 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2671 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm
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Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

44-839 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Airbags

6
6

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Heads Up Display

Front Collision Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Passenger Airbag

Overspeed Warning

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

ORVM turn indicators

–

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Projector Headlamps

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

7
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Third Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Front USB port

Type A
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

6
8

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.2-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

SOS Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

Hi Autocar, I am planning to buy a car that offers good comfort and strong road presence with an on-road budget of ₹14 lakh. I have shortlisted the following options: Skoda Kushaq base variant, Kia Seltos base variant, Kia Carens Clavis base variant, Mahindra XUV 3XO base variant, and Citroen Aircross 7-seater. We travel long distances once a month, and I already own a 2017 Swift ZDi diesel variant. Kindly suggest which car I should choose from the above options and also recommend the most suitable variant. Since I have provided multiple options to the Autocar team, I would really appreciate your advice as a car enthusiast.

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•17w

For one long highway trip a month, a ₹14 lakh on-road cap, and a step up in comfort from your Swift diesel, the Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 petrol manual suits you best. As far as base variants go, the Seltos is very well equipped, with features like cruise control, keyless entry, and an HD infotainment screen with wireless phone connectivity. The new generation also rides better than the last one, has a roomier cabin, and better road presence. Compared with your Swift, it will feel far more spacious and calmer at speed, and the big boot makes luggage easy.The Skoda Kushaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO base variants are good choices, but will feel a bit smaller on the inside. If you need 7 seats, the Kia Carens Clavis offers a similar experience to the Seltos, but its base trim is not as well equipped. The Citroen Aircross 7-seater offers superb ride comfort, but the service reach of Citroen is still limited in many cities.Overall, for your use, the Seltos base lines up best.

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