Tata Nexon vs Kia Seltos

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

AMT
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

115 hp at 3750 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
47 litres

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl

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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.1 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
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

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
4460 mm

Width

1804 mm
1830 mm

Height

1620 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Powered Tailgate

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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

Bottle Holder in Doors

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Glove Box

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

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
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Front Collision Avoidance

Driver Attention Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto

Wheel Arch Cladding

Connected LED

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

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

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL
Bose

CD Player

Speakers

4
8

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Front USB port

2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Over the air (OTA) updates

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Driving Analytics

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Service Reminder Via App

Digital Key

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Live Traffic Updates On App

Live Location Sharing

Auto Crash Alert

Questions you may find useful

7w

I am planning to buy a car (first time) with the budget around 15 lakhs, my monthly drive would be 500-600 KM. I am looking for good reliable, long ownership with minimal maintenance. Preferablly Toyota, Honda or Maruthi. Confusing to choose the segments between sub compact top end or compact mid end models, like brezza/nexon top end or creta/hyryder/seltos/victoris mid end. Please suggest

7w

I want to buy my first car within a budget of around Rs. 15 lakh. My annual driving would be below 10,000 km. I am looking for a reliable, low-maintenance car with good long-term ownership prospects. I am confused between choosing a top-end sub-compact SUV like the Maruti Brezza or Tata Nexon, or a mid-size SUV like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, or Toyota Hyryder in their mid variants. Please suggest which would be the better choice.

7w

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!

9w

Hello, I am using Xcent 2018 model it's only 50K driven . I am planning to upgrade the car I am confused between creta , seltos , kylaq Petrol and EV nexon empowered -45 . My usage is 10K per annum . 80% city jaipur . Should I go for Petrol or EV . Will with evolving technology EV could become cheaper and more realible in next Year or so ....

17w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with a monthly running of around 400 km, and am now planning to upgrade my car with an on-road budget of around ₹15 lakh. My running could increase to nearly 1,000 km per month in the future if my work location changes. My key priorities are: Good suspension and ride comfort Good fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic Low maintenance costs Comfortable seats for daily usage A feature like ventilated seats would be nice to have, but it is not essential. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and even upcoming ICE/CNG/EV options. I am also open to considering a used car that is up to 3 years old if it offers better value.