Hyundai Venue vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number Of Gears

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

116 hp at 4000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Number of Gears

6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

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

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1800 mm
1830 mm

Height

1665 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

Kerb Weight

1250 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

375 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Electric Tailgate Release

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Remote Locking

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Glove Box

Safety

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Door Ajar Warning

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dashcam

Side Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Hill Descent Control

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Overspeed Warning

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Hill Start Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Heads Up Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Exterior

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Spoiler

Connected LED

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

Scuff Plates

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto

Wheel Arch Cladding

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Massage Seats

Third Row Seats Split

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Voice Commands

Speakers

8
8

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Video Player

Touchpad

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

USB Input

AUX Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Bose

CD Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

Audio System

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Connected Car Features

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Low Battery Warning

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Emergency Call Button

Geo Fence

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Driving Analytics

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Service Reminder Via App

Digital Key

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Live Traffic Updates On App

Live Location Sharing

Auto Crash Alert

Questions you may find useful

2w

Sir, my budget is 20 lakh and I am planning to either get Hyundai Venue HX8 Turbo DCT for 15.40 lakh or Hyundai Creta SX automatic for 18.14 lakh on road. I am getting more than 1.5 lakh discount on Creta and Seltos is available for 19 lakh. I am confused between these cars in Bangalore. My use is office commute and occasionals trips. Please guide me.

3w

Hi, I am a first-time car buyer and earn around Rs 1 lakh per month. I am planning to buy a car this year and have shortlisted the Maruti Brezza facelift, Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos. My usage will be roughly 50% in the city and 50% on the highway. Which of these would be the better choice for a first-time buyer? In the Brezza facelift, the 1.5-litre engine costs around Rs 1 lakh more than the 1.0-litre turbo. Would it be worth spending the extra amount on the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, or is the 1.0-litre turbo a better choice? What are the key differences between these two engines, especially in terms of performance, comfort and ease of driving? My main priorities are comfort and an easy, relaxed driving experience.

5w

Hi, I'm planning to buy a new petrol car. I recently learned to drive and have never owned or regularly driven a car before. My budget is around Rs. 12.5 lakh. I've shortlisted the Hyundai Venue HX5 Petrol DCT, but I also checked out the Kia Seltos HTE Petrol Manual and really liked its interior. Now I'm really confused about which one to buy, especially since I've heard that DCT gearboxes can have issues in heavy traffic. At the moment, my driving will mostly be on highways, with a 70:30 highway-to-city split. However, my city usage could increase in the future. One more thing I noticed during the test drives is that the Venue's manual clutch felt extremely light. The Seltos also has a light clutch, but it isn't as effortless as the Venue's. Please help me decide which one would be the better choice.

8w

Hi! I am looking for a car under 15 lakh and also ready to increase 20-30 thousand if the car gives value. I have been considering few cars like Skoda Kylaq signature plus AT, Kia Seltos 6 MT HTK, Kia Sonet HTX 7DCT, Hyundai venue HX6 Turbo but I am very much confused and not able to decide. I want good features, good feel, moderate maintenance and reliable car which doesn't give me trouble. Could u please help. Thanks

8w

I am planning to buy a new car 60(highway) 40 usage and running is 1000 to 1500 KMs and occasionally 2500kms. My monthly salary is around 92000 and I am cnfused between Seltos HTE petrol manual, Venue hx4 and Victoris vxi at.