Kia Syros vs Kia Seltos

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 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

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Lockable Differential/s

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl

0-100kph

12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
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
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1805 mm
1830 mm

Height

1680 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2690 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Acoustic Windshield

12 Volt Port

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Launch Control

Trunk Light

Cooled Cup Holders

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Third Row AC Vents

Dead Pedal

Driver Armrest Storage

Keyless Entry

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Road Departure Mitigation System

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Hill Start Assist

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Rear Washer/Wiper

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Brake Assist (BA)

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Cornering Foglamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM turn indicators

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Connected LED

Interior

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Driver's Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Third Row Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
8

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Bose

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

Touchpad

Web Browser

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Video Player

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Find My Car

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Digital Key

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Driving Analytics

Service Reminder Via App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Auto Crash Alert

Questions you may find useful

3w

Hi everyone, We currently own a Chevrolet Sail Sedan Diesel and are planning to upgrade. I'm having a tough time deciding between buying another diesel SUV or switching to an EV. Our usage pattern is quite different from most buyers. We drive around 50 km per week, almost entirely within the city. Highway trips are very rare, maybe once or twice a year. Because of this, I feel an EV makes more sense, and I absolutely love the smooth and quiet driving experience that electric cars offer. At the moment, I'm considering the Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV (newly launched), and the Hyundai Creta Electric, especially the new BaaS option in the base variant. I'm leaning slightly towards Kia/Hyundai because they seem to have a better reputation for battery management, software, overall reliability, and after-sales service compared to Tata. If I decide to stay with diesel, the base model Kia Seltos Diesel would probably be my choice. However, I'm quite concerned about modern diesel systems, particularly DPF regeneration and DEF/AdBlue-related issues. Since our driving is mostly short city trips with very little highway usage, I'm worried that a diesel may not be the right fit in the long run. Given our usage pattern, what would you recommend: Kia Seltos Diesel, Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV, or Hyundai Creta Electric? I'd especially appreciate feedback from owners who have experience with these cars in predominantly city driving. Thanks in advance!

Verified
2w

Between the Nexon EV, Syros EV and Creta Electric, the Nexon EV is the most affordable option. But we'd strongly recommend the Syros EV - it is a very sensible choice. It is priced well, has a good feature set, and cabin space is excellent. Kia's battery management, software and service network inspire more confidence for long-term ownership. Overall, the Syros EV is the more balanced package, and even though the Creta Electric is a good car, the Syros EV comes across as better value for money.

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