Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

ZXi Plus AT

13.55 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Mild Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1462 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

103.05 hp at 6000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

139 Nm at 4400 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

20.17 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

48 litres
47 litres

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
17.8 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4460 mm

Width

1790 mm
1830 mm

Height

1685 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2690 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
447 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

–

Driving Modes

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Remote Locking

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Dead Pedal

–

Door Pockets

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Side Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Hill Start Assist

Airbags

6
6

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Adaptive Cruise Control

Central Locking

Driver Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Defogger

Passenger Airbag

Traction Control

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

High Beam Assist

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

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

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Exterior

Spoiler

Wheel Arch Cladding

LED fog lamps

Rub Strips

–

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Projector Headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

Projector

Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Connected LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Third Row Seats

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Heated Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
2 Type C

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

6
8

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

USB Input

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front Passenger Screen

–

Gesture Controls

MirrorLink

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Touchpad

–

Web Browser

–

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

AUX Input

–

Video Player

–

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Alexa Compatibility

–

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

–

Driving Analytics

Over the air (OTA) updates

Service Reminder Via App

E-Call & I-Call

–

Find My Car

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I’m 38 years old, earn more than Rs 1.5 lakh per month, and this will be my first car. I’m considering the Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate. I’m currently planning to go for the Kia Seltos automatic IVT. Which car would be the most suitable for me? I’ll mainly use the car for monthly trips, with a running of around 500-1,000 km per month or every one and a half months.

•3w

Hi, I am a first-time car buyer and earn around Rs 1 lakh per month. I am planning to buy a car this year and have shortlisted the Maruti Brezza facelift, Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos. My usage will be roughly 50% in the city and 50% on the highway. Which of these would be the better choice for a first-time buyer? In the Brezza facelift, the 1.5-litre engine costs around Rs 1 lakh more than the 1.0-litre turbo. Would it be worth spending the extra amount on the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, or is the 1.0-litre turbo a better choice? What are the key differences between these two engines, especially in terms of performance, comfort and ease of driving? My main priorities are comfort and an easy, relaxed driving experience.

•3w

I'm 38 years old, with a monthly salary of Rs. 1.5 lakh, and this will be my first car. Among the Brezza, Fronx, XUV 3XO, Seltos, and Creta, which would be the most suitable for me? My average monthly running is around 2,000 km, mostly for daily commuting.

•4w

I am looking for a car under 14 lakh that gives better mileage, space and comfort for a family of 5. The car will be driven mostly inside the city with daily running between 10 to 15 km. I am confused between the top variant of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Seltos and Elevate.

•4w

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.