Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

1.2 Petrol Alpha AMT

9.17 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
113Nm at 4400rpm

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
90hp at 6000rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

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
5

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
37 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9
–

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
22.94 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
19.48 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 and Telescopic

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
Full Size

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/55 R16

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/55 R16

Turning Radius

–
4.85 m

Dimensions

Boot Capacity

447 litres
318 litres

Width

1830 mm
1745 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2520 mm

Length

4460 mm
3990 mm

Height

1635 mm
1500 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

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
Part Digital / Part Analogue

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
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

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

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
4

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

Crash Test Rating

–
4

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Door Ajar 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

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

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

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
Fabric

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

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
9-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
–

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

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–