Kia Seltos vs Maruti Baleno

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 4.23 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Baleno priced at Rs. 6.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Baleno (Petrol Model) is 22.94 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Baleno (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT vs Maruti Baleno Alpha Regal Edition can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Baleno

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTBaleno Alpha Regal Edition
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi 1.2 L K Series Engine
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 22.35 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMaruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha Regal Edition
Rating
71 reviews
206 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.83 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 22.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 195/55 R16
Boot Space ... 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,032 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 26,571 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 48,962 Baleno Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
1.2 L K Series Engine
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
113Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
925-955 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
...
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
22.35 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
19 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
24 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.85 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
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 Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Summary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
...
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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)
Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
3990*1745*1500 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2520 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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
fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto dimming IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Immobilizer Request, Battery Health)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
Drive Modes
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
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
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
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
...
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
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
3 pt ELR Seat Belts (All occupants), Seat Belt Reminder (Rear) - Lamp & Buzzer, Suzuki Connect Safety and Security(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Tow Away and Tracking, Geo-Fence, Time Fence, Valet Alert), Suzuki Connect Alerts and Notifications(Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel (Petrol), Low Range, Dashboard View),Auto dimming IRVM
Child Safety Lock
...
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
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
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Puc Expiry
...
Insurance Expiry
...
E Manual
...
Digital Car Key
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Boot Open
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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.
Maruti Baleno
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • lost of highlight features
  • refined and fun to use petrol engine
  • comfortable ride quality.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Maruti Baleno
  • AMT is jerky to use at times
  • not as sophisticated as a CVT
  • the boot loading lip is high
  • not a sharp handling car.

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Maruti Baleno?

72% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Maruti Baleno in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 602 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Maruti Baleno on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
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 Seltos Baleno
Mileage 3.9 4.3
Performance 4.4 4.2
Comfort 4.8 4.3
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Safety 4.1 3.6
Features 4.9 4.3
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Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Baleno is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 10.61 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Baleno delivers better mileage 22.35 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
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. Whereas for the Alpha Regal Edition version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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