Kia Seltos vs Kia Syros

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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

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
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
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
45 litres

Auto Start/Stop

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl

0-100kph

12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s

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

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
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
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3995 mm

Width

1830 mm
1805 mm

Height

1635 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2550 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
465 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
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
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
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Acoustic Windshield

12 Volt Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

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
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
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

Road Departure Mitigation System

Anti Theft Alarm

Traffic Sign Recognition

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Overspeed Warning

Rear Washer/Wiper

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
Body Coloured

Cornering Foglamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM 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 & 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
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
Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-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
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

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

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Questions you may find useful

2w

Hi everyone, We currently own a Chevrolet Sail Sedan Diesel and are planning to upgrade. I'm having a tough time deciding between buying another diesel SUV or switching to an EV. Our usage pattern is quite different from most buyers. We drive around 50 km per week, almost entirely within the city. Highway trips are very rare, maybe once or twice a year. Because of this, I feel an EV makes more sense, and I absolutely love the smooth and quiet driving experience that electric cars offer. At the moment, I'm considering the Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV (newly launched), and the Hyundai Creta Electric, especially the new BaaS option in the base variant. I'm leaning slightly towards Kia/Hyundai because they seem to have a better reputation for battery management, software, overall reliability, and after-sales service compared to Tata. If I decide to stay with diesel, the base model Kia Seltos Diesel would probably be my choice. However, I'm quite concerned about modern diesel systems, particularly DPF regeneration and DEF/AdBlue-related issues. Since our driving is mostly short city trips with very little highway usage, I'm worried that a diesel may not be the right fit in the long run. Given our usage pattern, what would you recommend: Kia Seltos Diesel, Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV, or Hyundai Creta Electric? I'd especially appreciate feedback from owners who have experience with these cars in predominantly city driving. Thanks in advance!

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2w

Between the Nexon EV, Syros EV and Creta Electric, the Nexon EV is the most affordable option. But we'd strongly recommend the Syros EV - it is a very sensible choice. It is priced well, has a good feature set, and cabin space is excellent. Kia's battery management, software and service network inspire more confidence for long-term ownership. Overall, the Syros EV is the more balanced package, and even though the Creta Electric is a good car, the Syros EV comes across as better value for money.

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