Tata Tiago vs Kia Seltos

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Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago

Creative CNG AMT

8.62 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

CNG
Diesel

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
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

75.5 hp at 6000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Max Engine Power on CNG

N/A
–

Max Engine Torque on CNG

N/A
–

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

35 litres
47 litres

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

60 Kg
–

Official Fuel Economy

–
17.8 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent Lower Wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path) Strut Type
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam on Hydraulic Shock Absorber
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

Turning Radius

4.9 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

15 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/60 R15
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

175/60 R15
215/55 R18

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3813 mm
4460 mm

Width

1684 mm
1830 mm

Height

1535 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
447 litres

Comfort

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cabin Boot Access

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

–

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Door Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Driver Armrest Storage

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driving Modes

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

Auto Parking

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cup Holders

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Electronic Stability Control

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Seat Belt Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Airbags

6
6

Side Airbag

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Traction Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Curtain Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

–

Child Safety Lock

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Fade Support

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Central Locking

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Hill Descent Control

Video Recording

–

Heads Up Display

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Blind Spot Monitor

High Beam Assist

Hill Start Assist

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Exterior

Scuff Plates

–

LED DRLs

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Cornering Foglamps

–

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Connected LED

Illuminated Logo

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Roof Rails

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Shift Indicator

Gear Indicator

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ottoman Seats

–

Heated Seats

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Premium-fabric
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Entertainment

Video Player

Voice Commands

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose

Web Browser

MirrorLink

Touchpad

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Wireless Phone Charging

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Phone Controls

Rear Entertainment Screens

Steering Audio Controls

AUX Input

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Audio System

Speakers

4
8

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
2 Type C

CD Player

Gesture Controls

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

In Car Payment

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Live Location Sharing

Summon Mode

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Service Reminder Via App

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Driving Analytics

App Details

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Alexa Compatibility

–

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

Hi guys, I’m looking for a four-car garage that can fulfil some specific roles. I need an EV for city use in Bangalore, and I’m considering either the Tata Tiago EV or Punch EV. I also need a high-mileage family hauler, for which I’m thinking of the Toyota Innova Hycross VX(O). For a fun car for myself, I’m considering the Volkswagen Virtus GT. Finally, I want another SUV that doesn’t need to be as large as the Hycross, so I’m considering the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Kia Seltos or Mahindra BE 6. I’ll be travelling frequently between Bangalore, Hyderabad and Coimbatore, and I’m also planning a road trip across India. My overall budget for the four cars is around Rs 1-1.5 crore. I’m open to suggestions, so I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance!

•9w

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.