Kia Seltos vs Mg Windsor

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

MG Windsor

Mg Windsor

Essence Pro EV

18.60 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1493 cc
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Number of Cylinders

4
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Engine Installation

Front
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Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Electric

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Auto

Number of Gears

6
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
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Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
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Motor Type

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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

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1

Max Motor Power

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136hp

Max Motor Torque

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200Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
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Terrain Modes

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Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
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City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
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Auto Start/Stop

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Battery Capacity

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52.9 kWh

Charging Time

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9.5Hrs (0 - 100 % 7.4kW AC), 50min (20 - 80 % 60kW DC) hrs

Claimed Range

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449 km

User Reported Range

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275.1 km

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, Twist 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

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Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4295 mm

Width

1830 mm
1850 mm

Height

1635 mm
1677 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2700 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
579 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

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186 mm

Comfort

Cup Holders

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Launch Control

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

Foldable Seatback Table

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
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

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Door Pockets

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Sunroof

Panoramic
Fixed Glass

Driver Armrest Storage

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Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

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Heated ORVM

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Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Push Button Start

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Interior Lamps

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Roof Grab Handles

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Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Auto Parking

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Vehicle to load (V2L)

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Powered Tailgate

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Bluetooth Connectivity

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Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traction Control

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

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Front Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Brake Assist (BA)

Heads Up Display

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Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

5
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Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

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Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

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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

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

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Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

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Antenna

Shark Fin
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Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Connected LED

–

LED taillights

Spoiler

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LED headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

ORVM turn indicators

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Interior

Tachometer

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
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

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Third Row Seats Fold

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Third Row Seats Split

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Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
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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
15.6-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
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Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Driving Analytics

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Service Reminder Via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Live Location Sharing

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Auto Crash Alert

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Geo Fence

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Questions you may find useful

•3d

With a running of around 40 km per week and a budget of Rs. 16-20 lakh, which car should I buy? I like the Seltos, but I am also considering an EV, such as the MG Windsor. Please suggest whether petrol, diesel, or EV would be the best choice for my usage, and which car I should consider.

Verified
•2d

With just 40 km a week, your running is extremely low, so it doesn't justify the premium you'd pay for a diesel or even an EV. In this case, a petrol car is the most sensible choice. The Kia Seltos is a very good all-rounder and a safe recommendation in your budget. This Kia car offers a premium feel, good space and a comfortable ownership experience.The MG Windsor is a good electric car, but given your running, the financial case for an EV simply does not add up. You will not recover the higher upfront cost through fuel savings. The Seltos petrol is the more practical and cost-effective choice for your usage.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleMG Windsor
•6w

I am looking to purchase my first car. Looking for Automatic Petrol / EV Primarily use it in City (Hyderabad). I also plan to leave it at my parents place (Tier-2/3 Town) occasionally. I am looking for a easier drive, maintenance and service. I am looking at 15L budget.

•6w

I am confused between the Kia Seltos NA Petrol HTK manual and the MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro. The rising cost of petrol and ethanol blending are my concerns regarding the Seltos, while the year-on-year reduction in battery state of health (SOH) is my concern regarding the Windsor (what if the range drops by 20% in 4-5 years?).

Verified
•6w

Pick the MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro, because your main worry is fuel price and ethanol - an EV sidesteps both and makes daily running far cheaper if you can charge at home. In city use, this MPV is happier in traffic and with the AC on, and even if the battery loses 15-20% range in 4-5 years, most owners still have more than enough for a normal weekday. MG usually backs the battery for many years, so you are covered if degradation is abnormal with your MG car.The Seltos 1.5 NA is solid and E20-ready, so ethanol itself is not a deal-breaker. But mileage does dip a bit with higher ethanol, and if your monthly running is high, fuel bills will sting. Also, a manual Seltos in heavy traffic will tire you sooner than the EV’s one-pedal ease.The point to consider with the Windsor is highway convenience and charging access. If you do frequent long trips or cannot install a home charger, the Seltos will be simpler to live with today. But if your life is mostly city with occasional trips and you can plug in at home, the Windsor EV suits your concerns better and will cost less to run over time.

VehicleMG Windsor
VehicleKia Seltos
•19w

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of ₹18-19 lakh. My initial choice was the Kia Seltos, but I have noticed that similarly sized EVs like the MG Windsor EV and Mahindra BE 6 (Pack One) are available in a similar price range due to ongoing discounts. My usage is around 800 km per month, mostly within the city (Delhi-NCR), along with occasional outstation trips once or twice a year. Given this, does it make sense to switch to an EV for my usage pattern? Should I spend around ₹18 lakh on a Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT, opt for a similarly priced variant at around ₹16.5 lakh, or choose an EV like the Windsor at ₹19 lakh and benefit from lower running costs?

Verified
•19w

Go for the Kia Seltos HTK (O) DCT for your 800 km a month in Delhi NCR and one or two long trips a year, it is the easiest, least-stress choice in your budget. In daily city traffic, the DCT automatic, feels very smooth and makes stop-and-go driving simple. The Seltos is roomy for family use, rides well, and Kia’s service reach in and around Delhi is strong, so ownership is straightforward. For the rare outstation run, you just fill up and go, with no planning around chargers or range.One thing to be aware of is that the 1.5-litre NA engine isn't the most enthusiastic when pushed on the highway. If saving on fuel is your main goal, an EV will help, but at 800 km a month, the extra money you pay upfront will take time to come back.If you have private parking with a socket for home charging, look at the MG Windsor EV Pro. It is smooth and cheap to run in the city, but expect to plan charging stops on highway trips.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleMG Windsor