Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos

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Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121 hp at 6000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

145 Nm at 4300 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Number of Gears

–
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

16.61 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
47 litres

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.2 m
–

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
4460 mm

Width

1790 mm
1830 mm

Height

1650 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2690 mm

Kerb Weight

1226 - 1291 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

458 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Launch Control

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Glove Box

Interior Lamps

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Dead Pedal

–

Driving Modes

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Auto Parking

–

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Central Locking

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Overspeed Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Seat Belt Warning

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Heads Up Display

–

Child Safety Lock

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

Stop Lamp

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Gear Indicator

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Shift Indicator

–

Third Row Seats

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Entertainment

Audio System

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

8
8

MirrorLink

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

USB Input

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

CD Player

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Touchpad

–

Web Browser

–

Gesture Controls

–

AUX Input

–

Video Player

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Alexa Compatibility

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

Hello, With the new Honda Elevate now launched, how would you suggest choosing between the Kia Seltos and the new Elevate? I had finalised the Seltos HTK(O) six months ago, but I was not able to purchase it for some reason. Now, I am keen to book a new car next month, around Diwali. My primary usage will be commuting to and from the office, which is around 20km daily. There will also be occasional highway trips of around 200km from Mumbai to small hill stations. Which car would you recommend for a 6ft-tall person? I will definitely go for a petrol automatic, but I’m confused between the two.

•1w

Elevate facelift looks better equipped now. With these added features, do you think it can give Creta and Seltos a tougher fight?

•3w

Hi, as a first-time car buyer, which car would be preferable around a Rs. 15 lakh budget? The budget is not a hard ceiling and is slightly flexible. Requirements: I’m looking for a long-term family car for the next 6-8 years, but it should be fun to drive as well. It should have adequate power with passengers and luggage, especially on hills. My monthly running is approximately 800-1,100 km, mostly in the city. We usually take a trip every 3-4 months, and most of these trips are to hill stations. I’m looking for good automatic petrol options only. My shortlist: 1. 3XO RevX-A AT - Drawback: Boot space (I have experienced this firsthand). 2. Seltos HTK(O) - preferably the Turbo DCT Drawback: Slightly above budget, but I can consider it if it is really worth the extra cost. 3. Elevate V CVT Drawback: Feels like it is missing some premium features. I’m open to other suggestions as well.

•3w

Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•4w

I’m planning to buy my first car in Bengaluru, with a maximum on-road budget of Rs 13 lakh. My usage will be around 60% city and 40% highway, and I’m considering the Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate in their base variants, along with the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi and Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5. I plan to keep the car for around 10 years, so I’m looking for something that offers good mileage, low maintenance and reliable long-term ownership. Which of these would be the best overall choice?