Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

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
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
20.01 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

10.8 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.3 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
37 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
19.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, 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
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
4.9 m

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3995 mm

Width

1830 mm
1765 mm

Height

1635 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2520 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

447 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1055-1060 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)

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

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Powered Tailgate

–

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

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

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
Body Coloured

ORVM turn indicators

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

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

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

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.

•6w

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.

•19w

I recently sold my Celerio ZXi(O) manual and am looking for a new car under Rs 13-14 lakh. I am not keen on turbo or 3-cylinder engines. My yearly running is around 8,000-10,000km, with 70% city use. I shortlisted the Honda Amaze ZX CVT/MT, Honda Elevate V MT and Kia Seltos HTE(O) MT. I also checked out the Kia Carens Premium(O), Kia Syros HTK+/HTK+(O). I want something comfortable for my parents, suitable for bad roads and reliable in the long term, especially with future E27 and BS7 norms coming. What should I buy? I am mostly a sedate driver, but occasionally like to put pedal to the metal on highways. I am buying it in the second half of June 2026 and will pay upfront. P. S. - I am mostly a sedate driver, but occasionally like to put pedal to the metal on highways. P. P. S. - I am buying it in June 2026, second half, and will pay upfront.