Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

ZXi Plus AT

13.55 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Mild Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

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
103.05 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
MPFI

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
20.17 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
48 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

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
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3995 mm

Width

1830 mm
1790 mm

Height

1635 mm
1685 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2500 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 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
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
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

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
–

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

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open 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

Projector

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Rub Strips

–

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 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
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

Entertainment

MirrorLink

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type A and 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
10.1-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

–

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

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

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.

•3w

Hi, I am a first-time car buyer and earn around Rs 1 lakh per month. I am planning to buy a car this year and have shortlisted the Maruti Brezza facelift, Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos. My usage will be roughly 50% in the city and 50% on the highway. Which of these would be the better choice for a first-time buyer? In the Brezza facelift, the 1.5-litre engine costs around Rs 1 lakh more than the 1.0-litre turbo. Would it be worth spending the extra amount on the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, or is the 1.0-litre turbo a better choice? What are the key differences between these two engines, especially in terms of performance, comfort and ease of driving? My main priorities are comfort and an easy, relaxed driving experience.

•4w

I'm 38 years old, with a monthly salary of Rs. 1.5 lakh, and this will be my first car. Among the Brezza, Fronx, XUV 3XO, Seltos, and Creta, which would be the most suitable for me? My average monthly running is around 2,000 km, mostly for daily commuting.

•5w

I am looking for a car under 14 lakh that gives better mileage, space and comfort for a family of 5. The car will be driven mostly inside the city with daily running between 10 to 15 km. I am confused between the top variant of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Seltos and Elevate.

•5w

Hi! My wife is a dentist and currently drives a Dzire. Her hospital is nearby, and her average monthly running is less than 500km. We are planning a new car. We are considering the new 1.0 Brezza, the Punch EV, or even the Tiago EV because of uncertainty around petrol in the future. Our son wants a Creta or Seltos base model. I have a Hyryder base model. We are really confused about what to do.