Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 3.85 Lakh costlier than base model of Hyundai i20 priced at Rs. 7.04 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hyundai i20 (Petrol Model) is 20 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Hyundai i20 (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine , while Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Hyundai i20 Asta Opt IVT DT vs Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

i20 vs Seltos

Key Highlights i20 Asta Opt IVT DTSeltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Engine Type 1.2 l Kappa Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Max Power 87bhp@6000rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
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Basic Info Hyundai i20 Asta Opt IVT DTKia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Rating
73 reviews
71 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.20 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1482 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 87bhp@6000rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox IVT 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Hyundai i20 Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/55 R16 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,683 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 54,007 i20 Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance
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Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1482 cc
Max Power
87bhp@6000rpm
157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
114.7Nm@4200rpm
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
IVT
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
GDi
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
Normal-Sports
Eco-Normal-Sport

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
160 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
20 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Welcome function,colour theme-2 tone black & grey interiors with silver inserts,Door armrest covering Leatherette,Soothing blue ambient lighting,Front & rear door map pockets,Front passenger seat back pocket,Rear parcel tray,Metal finish inside door handles,Sunglass holder,Front map lamp
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
High mount stop lamp,Z shaped LED tail lamps,Tail lamps connecting chrome garnish,Chrome beltline with flyback rear quarter glass,Parametric jewel pattern grille,Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish,Tailgate garnish,Painted black finish-Side sill garnish with i20 branding,Side wing spoiler,Skid plate-Silver finish,Outside door handles-Chrome,Outside rear view mirror-Black (painted),Body colour bumpers,B pillar black out tape,Crashpad - soft touch finish
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1775*1505 mm3
4365*1800*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2610 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Parking sensor display,Low fuel Warning,Clutch footrest,Smart key
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Ambient sounds of nature,Bose premium 7 speaker system
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle stability management control (VSM),Driver rear view monitor (DRVM),Emergency stop signal (ESS),Smart pedal,3 Point seatbelts (All seats),Low pressure warning (individual tyre)
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai i20
  • Well built & premium interior
  • loaded with segment-first features
  • wide range of engines/transmissions to choose from
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Hyundai i20
  • Tall users will want more front headroom
  • higher variants priced at a premium over rivals.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.

Is Hyundai I20 Better Than Kia Seltos?

66% users have chosen Hyundai i20 over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 282 users have also rated Hyundai i20 and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Seltos has out rated Hyundai i20 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor i20 Seltos
Mileage 3.7 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.8
Maintenance 3.6 4.1
Safety 4.0 4.1
Features 4.2 4.9
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Hyundai i20 Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos?
Kia Seltos has out rated Hyundai i20 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos?
The Hyundai i20 is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 9.24 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos?
The Hyundai i20 delivers better mileage 20 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos?
For the Asta Opt IVT DT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai i20 has better performance.

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