Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

Petrol ADV Edition CVT

16.78 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

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
121hp at 6600 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
16.92 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
10.85 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
24.22 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
Nonindependent, 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 and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4312 mm

Width

1830 mm
1790 mm

Height

1635 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2650 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
458 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
220 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1258 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
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Driving Modes

Sunglass Holder

Door Pockets

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

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
–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Storage

–

12 Volt Port

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

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
360 degree

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
Driver's Window Only

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Speed Assist System

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Video Recording

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Rollover Protection System

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

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
–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Rub Strips

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

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

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

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Second Row USB port

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
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
8

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Inbuilt Music App

–

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

Tow Away Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Phone App

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•2d

I'm confused between the Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. I have a budget of Rs 21 lakh ex-showroom. I am hesitant about the Kushaq because the general opinion online is that German cars are expensive to maintain and lose resale value rapidly. It also does not have a factory-fitted 360-degree camera and lacks ADAS features. The Seltos has pretty much everything, but I have observed poor build quality in Kia cars in the past. The Elevate seems like a very attractive car from all angles, but the lack of a 360-degree camera and poor reviews of its ADAS have left me undecided. I am not sure if I need to worry about these features while buying a car, given that my wife and I are both new drivers. She has just learnt, while I have been driving since 2012 but have not driven much and lack experience. Our commute is primarily in the city in Bengaluru, mostly on weekends, with a 70:30 city-highway split. I am planning to keep the car for 10-15 years for a family of four. I have previously driven an 800 (manual), Brio (manual) and Kwid (AMT), and I love the Brio's driving quality.

•1w

I’m 38 years old, earn more than Rs 1.5 lakh per month, and this will be my first car. I’m considering the Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate. I’m currently planning to go for the Kia Seltos automatic IVT. Which car would be the most suitable for me? I’ll mainly use the car for monthly trips, with a running of around 500-1,000 km per month or every one and a half months.

•1w

Should safety rating a major consideration for buying a car? I drive a 5 star rated car and I feel safe knowing the car I drive is sturdy and well built. Is it really safe or 5 star rating keeps my mind at peace. I feel it is not emphasized enough. Let's take Creta for example. It is the single most dominant mid size SUVs for a decade now but safety is not there as compared to seltos, Victoris, Elevate, Kushaq or Taigun. Creta still dominates. I understand it is going through a major facelift next year but why wait a decade and still do not have a 5 star rating, not even 4. Low safety rating is then but never tested is not an option. Shouldnt it be made mandatory? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

•2w

I currently use a Skoda Slavia Ambition 1.0 automatic since last 4 years. Now, I am thinking of switching the car but I am confused between Honda Elevate V CVT petrol and Kia Seltos HTK iVT petrol.

•2w

I have a budget of Rs 15-20 lakh and want to replace my existing Verna (2011 model). I have explored Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos and Creta, all in automatic mode. My usage is 1000 km per month and I want a safe and reliable car. Please suggest.