Citroen C3 vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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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 Motor Power

110hp at 5500rpm
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Max Motor Torque

205Nm at 1750rpm
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Max Engine Power

–
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

–
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

18.3 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl
–

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

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

4.98 m
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

15 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/65 R15
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

195/65 R15
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3981 mm
4460 mm

Width

1733 mm
1830 mm

Height

1586 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2540 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

315 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Front Seatback Pockets

Roof Grab Handles

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Electric Tailgate Release

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Driving Modes

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Sunglass Holder

Sunroof

Panoramic

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Power Outlet

Powered Tailgate

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Launch Control

12 Volt Port

–

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Remote Locking

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Auto Parking

Bottle Holder in Doors

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Ambient Lighting

Third Row AC Vents

Cooled Glovebox

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Heated ORVM

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Rear Defogger

Adaptive Cruise Control

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traction Control

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Child Safety Lock

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Central Locking

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Overspeed Warning

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Start Assist

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

–

Puddle Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Connected LED

–

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Shift Indicator

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Instantaneous Consumption

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Third Row Seats Split

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Individual Chairs at Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Entertainment

Video Player

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Rear Entertainment Screens

Steering Audio Controls

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Display

10.2-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Touchpad

Web Browser

Wireless Phone Charging

AUX Input

Audio System

USB Input

Gesture Controls

Speakers

4
8

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

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

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