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

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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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

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

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Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
121 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
16.61 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

10.8 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.3 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

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
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

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

Kerb Weight

–
1226 - 1291 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)
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
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

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
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
Front & 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

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

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

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analogue

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

Gear Indicator

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Shift Indicator

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

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
Leather

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

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

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

Alexa

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
Type C

Gesture Controls

–

AUX Input

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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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

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Alexa Compatibility

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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?