Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra

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Kia Seltos Right Three Quarters View

Kia Seltos

GTX (A) Diesel AT

19.99 lakh

Tata Sierra Front Right Three Quarters View

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1497 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
118 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
19.22 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
50 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
11.53 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
14.56 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.05 kmpl

0-100kph

–
13.37 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
7.97 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.42 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

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
225/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
225/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4340 mm

Width

1830 mm
1841 mm

Height

1635 mm
1715 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2730 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
622-1257 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 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
2-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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

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

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Powered Tailgate

–
Yes (Gesture Control)

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

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
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
6

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

Speed Assist System

–

Video Recording

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Clutch Lock

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
Manual

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

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Rub Strips

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

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

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

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
In-built

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
JBL

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-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

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

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

–

Phone App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am planning to buy a car with an automatic transmission and have shortlisted two options: the Kia Seltos HTX IVT and Tata Sierra TGDI Adventure Plus. I am upgrading from a 2018 Maruti Ciaz 1.4-litre. Which one should I choose?

•2w

My budget is Rs 15-18 lakh, and I am currently considering three options: the Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT, Hyundai Creta S(O) IVT and Tata Sierra Adventure DCT, mainly because it offers a 360-degree camera. I am a relatively new driver, so ease of driving, visibility, parking convenience and overall practicality are important to me. At the same time, I want good real-world mileage because most of my driving will be in the city. I have already test-driven the Creta S(O) IVT and really liked how it drove. However, I have heard that its real-world mileage may not be particularly impressive. Considering my requirements, which of these three would you recommend as the best overall choice? My priorities are: easy and confidence-inspiring for a new driver, good real-world mileage, reliable automatic transmission, 360-degree camera or good parking assistance, comfortable for city driving, and good long-term ownership experience. I am particularly confused between the Creta and Seltos IVT, while the Sierra DCT is tempting mainly because of the 360-degree camera. Which one would you choose in my situation, and why?

•3w

I’m planning to buy a new car in a budget of Rs. 22-24 lakh. I currently own a Ciaz petrol that I am planning to retain. My shortlisted cars include Tata Sierra (EV/petrol), Kia Seltos, and am also considering whether I should wait for the next-gen Creta. My daily running is around 18-30 km, mostly within the city, with occasional long trips. Since I’ll be keeping the Ciaz, I’m also considering an EV. What would make more sense in my situation amongst Sierra EV, Sierra petrol, Seltos, or waiting for the new Creta?

•3w

I am 37 years old and still attending driving school, so I am a beginner driver. My budget is Rs. 17-18 lakh, and my monthly running will be around 300-500 km at most. I am confused between a manual and an IVT. My preferences are the Mahindra XUV 3XO, new Kia Seltos HTE(O) IVT, Tata Sierra Pure DCA, and new Mahindra BE 6 Sport Utility Pack Two with BaaS. Please suggest which would be the best option for me. I live in Bangalore.

•6w

I own a 2017 Hyundai i20 Asta (O) with around 60,000km on the odometer. I am planning to upgrade with a budget of Rs 20 lakh. My priorities are an automatic transmission, ADAS, a sunroof, and a powered tailgate. I have shortlisted the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Tata Sierra. Which of these would be the best long-term choice, and why?