Kia Seltos vs Skoda Slavia

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

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
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

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
19.36 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
9.3 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
15.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.45 kmpl

0-100kph

–
8.96 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.09 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.07 s

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

N/A

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
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full-size

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4541 mm

Width

1830 mm
1752 mm

Height

1635 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
521 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1246-1277 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
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

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

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

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Overspeed Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

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
–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Headlights

–

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 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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

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
–

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
10-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
–

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

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

I want to buy a car, and my budget is 22 lakhs on road. I personally prefer a sedan, but I am open to buying an SUV as well. I need something which is powerful, fun to drive and is feature-loaded (ADAS, 360 camera, ventilated seats etc). I have shortlisted the following: Verna, Seltos, Slavia and Virtus. Which one should I go for? I am planning to buy it in the next 3-4 months.

Verified
•8w

Considering the features you've listed, namely ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and ventilated seats, the shortlist effectively narrows down to the Hyundai Verna and Kia Seltos.In fact, the car that would normally be recommended to an enthusiast is the Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 TSI DSG. You can expect the Volkswagen Virtus mileage to be around 9 to 12 kpl in the city and 15 to 18 kpl on the highway, and the Hyundai Verna Mileage is up to 13.5kpl in real-world driving. The Virtus remains one of the most rewarding cars to drive in this segment, and there are attractive discounts available at the moment as a facelift is expected in the near future. However, this sedan car misses out on some of the features that are clearly important to you.Between the Verna and Seltos, the nod goes to the Seltos. It is the newer product, feels more premium inside, offers greater practicality and has a more spacious cabin. It also benefits from the same excellent 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and dual-clutch automatic combination as the Verna, so you are not sacrificing performance. Over the long term, it is also likely to hold its value better.

VehicleHyundai Verna
VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleVolkswagen Virtus
•15w

I am confused between the Kia Seltos and the Skoda Slavia. My monthly running is under 1,000 km, with a usage split of 60% city and 40% highway. The car should comfortably accommodate five passengers and offer a practical boot space. My budget is under ₹16 lakh (on-road). Please suggest which option would be better, along with the most value-for-money and practical variant. Also, let me know if there are any other cars I should consider within this budget.

Verified
•15w

The Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol HTK (O) MT fits your brief best. In daily traffic, the Seltos will be easy to drive thanks to its smooth, naturally aspirated petrol engine and light gearshift and clutch, and the higher seat makes getting in and out easy. It also rides over bad roads and tall speed breakers without worry, which matters on mixed city-highway use. Space is good for four and fine for five for shorter trips, and the boot will take a family’s weekend bags.The HTK (O) MT is a good value for money as it offers quite a few features for the price. Just bear in mind that, on the highway, the engine will require a bit more effort to make easy overtakes. If your trips are often with four adults and lots of luggage, and you value a bigger boot and stronger pull on the highway, look at the Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI Sportline MT. Its small turbo engine gives more punch. But it is a lower car, so entry is not as easy, and you have to be a bit more careful on rough roads. Compared to the Seltos' naturally aspirated 1.5, you'll also experience some turbo lag at city speeds, and at your budget, you won't get as many features. Overall, for your mix of city and highway and firm budget, the Seltos HTK is the most practical pick.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleSkoda Slavia