The upcoming Kia Seltos has new car buyers on the edge as they look to decide which new compact SUV to put their money on. But how good is the Seltos when you compare its dimensions and performance numbers with that of its immediate rivals? With Kia revealing those numbers yesterday, we have the answer. Look at the table below to find out the Seltos’ dimensions when compared to that of its rivals.
Dimensions
| Measurements | Kia Seltos | Hyundai Creta | Maruti Suzuki S-Cross | Nissan Kicks | Renault Duster | Renault Captur |
| Length | 4315mm | 4270mm | 4300mm | 4384mm | 4360mm | 4329mm |
| Width | 1800mm | 1780mm | 1785mm | 1813mm | 1822mm | 1813mm |
| Height | 1620mm | 1665mm | 1595mm | 1656mm | 1695mm | 1626mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610mm | 2590mm | 2600mm | 2673mm | 2673mm | 2673mm |
| Boot Space | 433 litres | 400 litres | 353 litres | 400 litres | 475 litres | 392 litres |
Longest: Nissan Kicks
Widest: Renault Duster
Tallest: Renault Duster
Longest Wheelbase: Nissan Kicks/Renault Duster/Renault Captur
Most Boot Space: Renault Duster
Now that we know all about the Seltos’ dimensions and how they stack up against those of its competitors, let’s take a look at the performance figures.
Petrol Engine
| Kia Seltos | Hyundai Creta | Maruti Suzuki S-Cross | Nissan Kicks | Renault Duster | Renault Captur | |
| Displacement | 1.5-litre/1.4-litre turbo | 1.6-litre | NA | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre |
| Max Power | 115PS/140PS | 123PS | NA | 106PS | 106PS | 106PS |
| Peak Torque | 144Nm/242Nm | 151Nm | NA | 142Nm | 142Nm | 142Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT or CVT/6-speed MT or 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT/6-speed AT | NA | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT/CVT | 5-speed MT |
| ARAI Fuel Efficiency | 16.5kmpl or 16.8kmpl/16.1kmpl or 16.5kmpl | 15.8kmpl/14.8kmpl | NA | 14.23kmpl | 13.9kmpl | 13.87kmpl |
Most Powerful: Kia Seltos (1.4-litre turbocharged petrol)
Torquiest: Kia Seltos (1.4-litre turbocharged petrol)
Most Fuel Efficient: Kia Seltos (1.5-litre petrol)
In the case of petrol engines, the Seltos has the monopoly compared to its rivals. It comes with the most powerful engine, one that makes the most torque and both its petrol offerings are more fuel efficient than any other SUV in the segment.
Diesel Engine
| Kia Seltos | Hyundai Creta | Maruti Suzuki S-Cross | Nissan Kicks | Renault Duster | Renault Captur | |
| Displacement | 1.5-litre | 1.4-litre/1.6-litre | 1.3-litre | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre |
| Max Power | 115PS | 90PS/128 | 88PS | 110PS | 85PS/110PS | 110PS |
| Peak Torque | 250Nm | 220Nm/260Nm | 200Nm | 240Nm | 200Nm/245Nm | 240PS |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT/6-speed MT or 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT/6-speed MT | 6-speed MT |
| ARAI Fuel Efficiency | 21kmpl/18kmpl | 22.1kmpl/20.5kmpl or 17.6kmpl | 25.1kmpl | 20.45kmpl | 19.87kmpl | 20.37kmpl |
Most Powerful: Hyundai Creta
Torquiest: Hyundai Creta
Most Fuel Efficient: Maruti S-Cross
The Seltos’ competitors gain back the advantage when it comes to diesel engines. The Creta comes with the most powerful engine which also develops the most torque. The S-Cross with a mild-hybrid system is the most fuel efficient of the lot.
Price
| SUV | Kia Seltos | Hyundai Creta | Maruti S-Cross | Nissan Kicks | Renault Duster | Renault Captur |
| Price Range | Rs 10 lakh-16 lakh (expected) | Rs 9.6 lakh to Rs Rs 15.65 lakh | Rs 8.85 lakh to Rs Rs 11.48 lakh | Rs 9.55 lakh to Rs 14.65 lakh | Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh | Rs 9.50 lakh to Rs 13 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
We expect the Seltos to be priced competitively for the number of features it offers. That will make it a value for money proposition compared to its rivals.
Disclaimer: This article has not been edited by Deccan Chronicle and is taken from a syndicated feed. Photos: CarDekho.
