Kia Seltos vs Tata Punch

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.77 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
CNG

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
5

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
87.8 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
73.4 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
103 Nm at 3500 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
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

10.8 kmpl
18.87 km/kg

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.3 kmpl
25.36 km/kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
37 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
43.2 Kg

0-100kph

–
20.5 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
12.01 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
15.74 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent Mcpherson 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

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

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
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3876 mm

Width

1830 mm
1742 mm

Height

1635 mm
1615 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2445 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

447 litres
210 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
193 mm

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
Fully Digital

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
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Acoustic Windshield

–

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
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
Rear

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's window Only

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Overspeed Warning

–

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
Body Coloured

Illuminated Logo

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

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

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

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

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
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
4

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

Hi guys, I’m looking for a four-car garage that can fulfil some specific roles. I need an EV for city use in Bangalore, and I’m considering either the Tata Tiago EV or Punch EV. I also need a high-mileage family hauler, for which I’m thinking of the Toyota Innova Hycross VX(O). For a fun car for myself, I’m considering the Volkswagen Virtus GT. Finally, I want another SUV that doesn’t need to be as large as the Hycross, so I’m considering the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Kia Seltos or Mahindra BE 6. I’ll be travelling frequently between Bangalore, Hyderabad and Coimbatore, and I’m also planning a road trip across India. My overall budget for the four cars is around Rs 1-1.5 crore. I’m open to suggestions, so I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance!

•8w

I’m a doctor, and my daily driving is currently around 65km, with an almost 50:50 mix of city and highway use. This could increase to 80–100km a day in the future. I have booked a Maruti Victoris ZXi Strong Hybrid for Rs 20.5 lakh on-road after offers, but I am still confused about whether to consider the Tata Punch EV, Maruti e Vitara or any other option. Long-term reliability and keeping running costs manageable are important, as the car will be owned for at least 10 years. I am also concerned about ethanol blending in petrol. My first choice was the Kia Seltos diesel automatic HTK. Considering the expected usage and long-term ownership, which option would make the most financial sense?

•11w

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.