Skoda Kushaq vs Kia Seltos

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
47 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.42 kmpl

0-100kph

9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
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

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4460 mm

Width

1760 mm
1830 mm

Height

1612 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

Heated ORVM

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

BNCAP Rating

5

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic

Dashcam

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Passenger Airbag

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto

Stop Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Wheel Arch Cladding

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Connected LED

LED taillights

Spoiler

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
8

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Branded Music System

Bose

Front USB port

2 Type C

AUX Input

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

5d

I am planning to buy a new crossover within a month and want to keep it for four to five years. My priorities are good resale value, decent highway acceleration and mileage. My budget is Rs 15-17.5 lakh, and I am considering only cars with a DCT, torque-converter, CVT or IVT automatic. I have shortlisted the Skoda Kushaq Signature, Hyundai Creta S(O), Kia Seltos HTK and Honda Elevate VX. I am also considering waiting for the new Elevate facelift in October. I was thinking of waiting for the Creta facelift as well, but it will take a few more months. I expect to drive 60% in the city, with occasional highway trips. I want a car that performs well on the highway, offers good overtaking ability and delivers decent mileage. I have driven Honda and Volkswagen sedans abroad. Which car would be the better fit for my needs?

1w

I’m confused between the Skoda Kushaq and Kia Seltos. My usage will be mostly on the highway, with trips planned mainly on weekends. I’m 5'8" and am looking for a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol SUV with good power, comfort, performance, suspension, handling and stability, along with an overall engaging driving experience. This will be my first car, so please suggest which one I should go for.

1w

My wife is 5'0", and we are looking to buy an automatic car primarily for city commutes, with occasional highway trips. We are considering the Kia Seltos. Is it a good choice, particularly in terms of seating ergonomics and visibility for a 5-foot-tall driver? Another option I am considering is the Skoda Kushaq. Which one would be better for our requirements?

2w

I am looking for a car in the range of mid-size SUVs. I have shortlisted two cars: Kia Seltos and Skoda Kushaq, latest versions of both. Which one should I buy and Why? My daily commute for work to home would be around 30-35km in Delhi.

2w

I'm confused between the Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. I have a budget of Rs 21 lakh ex-showroom. I am hesitant about the Kushaq because the general opinion online is that German cars are expensive to maintain and lose resale value rapidly. It also does not have a factory-fitted 360-degree camera and lacks ADAS features. The Seltos has pretty much everything, but I have observed poor build quality in Kia cars in the past. The Elevate seems like a very attractive car from all angles, but the lack of a 360-degree camera and poor reviews of its ADAS have left me undecided. I am not sure if I need to worry about these features while buying a car, given that my wife and I are both new drivers. She has just learnt, while I have been driving since 2012 but have not driven much and lack experience. Our commute is primarily in the city in Bengaluru, mostly on weekends, with a 70:30 city-highway split. I am planning to keep the car for 10-15 years for a family of four. I have previously driven an 800 (manual), Brio (manual) and Kwid (AMT), and I love the Brio's driving quality.