Kia Seltos vs Citroen Aircross

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Citroen Aircross

Citroen Aircross

X Turbo Petrol Max 7 Seat AT

14.37 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
205Nm

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
110hp

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
45 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8
13.62 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9
9.46 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
17.6 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
17.51 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

4 Wheel Steer

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R17

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R17

Turning Radius

–
5.4 m

Dimensions

Boot Capacity

447 litres
44-839 litres

Width

1830 mm
1796 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2671 mm

Length

4460 mm
4323 mm

Height

1635 mm
1669 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
200 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Comfort

Cup Holders

Launch Control

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Third Row AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Driving Modes

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

Sunroof

Panoramic

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Push Button Start

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

–

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Auto Parking

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

12 Volt Port

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Traction Control

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Brake Assist (BA)

Heads Up Display

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Passenger Airbag

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Roof Rails

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

LED taillights

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Rub Strips

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
7

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
–

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
6

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Third Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

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

–

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•11w

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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•11w

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 is still limited in many cities.Overall, for your use, the Seltos base lines up best.

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