Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.91 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

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
170 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
14.1 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

10.8 kmpl
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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.3 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
50 litres

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

0-100kph

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12.09 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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7.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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10 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade

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
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4668 mm

Width

1830 mm
1922 mm

Height

1635 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2741 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
420 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Cup Holders

Launch Control

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

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Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

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

Sunroof

Panoramic
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 with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

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Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Removable Third-Row Seat

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Cooled Storage

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Comfort Headrest

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Powered Tailgate

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Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Accessory Power Outlet

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12 Volt Port

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Cabin Boot Access

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

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
–

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
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
7

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & 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

Brake Disc Wiping

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Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

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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

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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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 & Rear

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
6

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

Ottoman Seats

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

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50:50

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Sliding Middle Row

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

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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
JBL

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Alexa

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
14.5-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
10

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Third Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Driving Analytics

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Service Reminder Via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Live Traffic Updates On App

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Live Location Sharing

Auto Crash Alert

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Summon Mode

–

Location Based Services

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Emergency Call Button

–

Low Battery Warning

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Home to Car Connectivity

–

Phone App

–

App Details

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

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Questions you may find useful

•8w

I am confused between the Kia Seltos HTX IVT and the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus. The price difference between the two is around Rs. 2.5 lakh. My priorities are overall comfort, especially rear-seat comfort, decent fuel efficiency, and a strong road presence. Which one would you recommend?

•14w

Need buying advice - XUV 7XO, Seltos, Harrier or Safari? Hello Everyone, I’m planning to replace my 2021 Maruti Suzuki Brezza (clocked 50000 km) and would love some guidance. My usage: Location: Chembur, Mumbai Office commute (3 days/week): -50 km round trip (Chembur-Airoli) Approx. monthly running: 1,000-1,200 km Regular weekend drives around Mumbai/Lonavala/Alibaug, with 8-12 outstation trips a year and 1-2 native (Konkan) trips annually. Family of 3, with parents and in-laws joining us on majority of trips. I also have a left knee ligament issue, so an automatic transmission is a must. I’ve test-driven the Kia Seltos Diesel AT, Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel AT, and Tata Safari AT (only petrol was available for the test drive). I’m currently confused between the Seltos, XUV 7XO, Harrier and Safari. One additional challenge is that my apartment has a mechanical puzzle parking system. The parking platform is quite tight, although there is a 5.5 m driveway opposite the parking slot to help with maneuvering. So overall dimensions and ease of parking are also important. My priorities are: Reliability (8-10 years) Comfortable suspension Rear seat comfort Strong highway performance Good service support Easy city drivability Which one would you recommend based on my usage? Are there any ownership experiences, reliability concerns, or other SUVs in the 25-30 lakh budget that I should seriously consider? Thanks in advance!

•19w

Hello, I have a family of 5 adults and 1 child. Should I go for a 5-seater SUV or a 7-seater car? My preference is for a petrol automatic car with good safety and fuel efficiency. The car will mainly be used for city driving with 2-3 people, along with occasional full-load highway trips. I have shortlisted 5-seater options including: * Tata Sierra Pure Petrol - feels underpowered * Kia Seltos - concerned about its length for city driving * Renault Duster - good car, but concerned about rear-seat space * Skoda Kushaq - like it a lot, but rear-seat space is a concern 7-seater options that I have shortlisted: * Tata Safari - like it for safety and mileage, but it is out of budget * Mahindra XUV 7X0 - low fuel efficiency and slightly out of budget * Kia Clavis - concerned about safety * Maruti XL6 - good mileage but safety is a concern My budget is Rs. 15-17 lakh for a 5-seater and can stretch up to Rs. 20 lakh for a 7-seater.