Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Verna

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.31 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1482 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

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
160 hp at 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
253 Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
20.6 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

10.8 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.3 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
10.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
16.0 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.35 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

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
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4565 mm

Width

1830 mm
1765 mm

Height

1635 mm
1475 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2670 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

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

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
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

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
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
7

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

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Video Recording

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Speed Assist System

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Stop Lamp

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

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
Body Coloured

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

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

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

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

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
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
Type C

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

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

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

In Car Payment

–

Location Based Services

–

Geo Fence

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Phone App

–

Summon Mode

–

Tow Away Alert

–

App Details

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

Hi Autocar India, I’m planning to buy a new car under Rs 16 lakh for my family of five. My monthly usage is around 500km, mostly on highways. I’m currently considering: Hyundai i20 N Line, Hyundai Verna 1.5 MPI, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia. I personally prefer low-slung cars over SUVs. My priorities are long-term reliability, family comfort, highway stability, good safety, reasonable maintenance costs, and overall ownership experience. Which one would you recommend for my requirements, especially for long-term ownership? Also, which engine and variant would be the best choice within my Rs 16 lakh budget? Thanks! I’d love to hear your expert recommendation.

•11w

Hi. I have shortlisted two cars for my purchase, Hyundai Verna HX6 IVT and Kia Seltos HTK IVT, both petrol. My running will be 80% in the city of Kolkata. I plan to keep the car for 8-10 years. This will be the only car in the family. General occupancy while running will be 2-3 people (people in their 30s and occasionally older people). What could be a better choice as a family car?

•16w

I want to buy a car, and my budget is 22 lakhs on road. I personally prefer a sedan, but I am open to buying an SUV as well. I need something which is powerful, fun to drive and is feature-loaded (ADAS, 360 camera, ventilated seats etc). I have shortlisted the following: Verna, Seltos, Slavia and Virtus. Which one should I go for? I am planning to buy it in the next 3-4 months.

•17w

I currently own a Honda Jazz and am looking for an upgrade. My confusion is between the Hyundai Verna 1.5 NA MT HX6 Plus and the Kia Seltos HTK, the latter being my wife's choice. My running will be around 5,000-6,000 km per year. I did a test drive of both cars. I was sceptical about the Verna's ground clearance, but I drove it over bad patches and large speed breakers, and it did not scrape at all. The overall ride also felt smoother in the Verna than in the Seltos. My only concern is whether ground clearance will become an issue when travelling with luggage on longer trips. While the Seltos interior looks more modern, the Verna variant lacks some features found in the Seltos HTK Plus.