Honda Amaze vs Kia Seltos

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Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze

ZX CVT

10.00 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7-step
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

88.76hp
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

110Nm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.46 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.94 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.62 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

35 litres
47 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.28 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

17.61 kmpl
–

0-100kph

13.12 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.91 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.43 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
17.8 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

4.9 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

15 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/60 R15
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

185/60 R15
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1733 mm
1830 mm

Height

1500 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2470 mm
2690 mm

Kerb Weight

986 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

416 litres
447 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Powered Tailgate

–

12 Volt Port

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Driver Armrest Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
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

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Dashcam

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

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

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

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED taillights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Stop Lamp

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Connected LED

–

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
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

Fabric
Leatherette

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

AUX Input

Speakers

6
8

Front USB port

Type A
2 Type C

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Connected Car Features

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Find My Car

Remote AC On / Off via App

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

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

•6w

Hi Autocar team, Considering a continous change in the fuel policy ( i.e. e20, e22, e27,e30 or flex fuel). I am little confused to go ahead and buy a new car ( Honda elevate vx cvt or Seltos ivt) or should save 6-7 lakhs and buy honda amaze vx cvt till the time our government reach to a conclusion on type of fuel to be implemented in the country. Originally I have set up a budget of15-16 lakhs to buy a new car. Since my car Hyundai i10 is about to complete 15 yrs in delhi and I also need a car to commute. Please advise. Total Km (monthly): 650km, occasional highway drive (Quarterly): 2000km In case you have any other suggestion/ cars please share an expert opinion considering the facts shared above.

•12w

I recently sold my Celerio ZXi(O) manual and am looking for a new car under Rs 13-14 lakh. I am not keen on turbo or 3-cylinder engines. My yearly running is around 8,000-10,000km, with 70% city use. I shortlisted the Honda Amaze ZX CVT/MT, Honda Elevate V MT and Kia Seltos HTE(O) MT. I also checked out the Kia Carens Premium(O), Kia Syros HTK+/HTK+(O). I want something comfortable for my parents, suitable for bad roads and reliable in the long term, especially with future E27 and BS7 norms coming. What should I buy? I am mostly a sedate driver, but occasionally like to put pedal to the metal on highways. I am buying it in the second half of June 2026 and will pay upfront. P. S. - I am mostly a sedate driver, but occasionally like to put pedal to the metal on highways. P. P. S. - I am buying it in June 2026, second half, and will pay upfront.

Verified
•12w

Given your specific requirements and budget, you should consider the Honda Elevate V MT. It comes with a simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with four cylinders. This Honda car feels smooth and easy to drive in traffic and has enough punch for those rare highway runs. The higher seat offers a good view out, and the good ground clearance makes dealing with bad roads easy, while its size is still friendly for city parking. Rear space is good, the backrest angle is comfortable, and the entry to the cabin isn't very high, all of which your parents will appreciate.However, if your parents’ comfort takes top priority, the Kia Carens Premium 1.5 petrol is the alternative to consider for its reclining and sliding second row and softer ride. It’s easier for elders to get in and out, but it's harder to park.

VehicleHonda Elevate
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