Kia Seltos vs Maruti S Cross

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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMaruti Suzuki S Cross Alpha AT
Rating
75 reviews
52 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.92 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,HatchbackAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 4 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 18.43 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 215/60 R16
Boot Space 433 Liters 375 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
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Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance ...
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
K15B Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
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Fuel Supply System
GDi
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Kerb Weight
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1130-1170 Kg
Bore X Stroke
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74.0 X 85.0
Turbo Charger
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Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
48 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
18.43 Kmpl

Suspension Front
McPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension Rear
6
Torsion Beam & coil spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
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Minimum Turning Radius
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5.5
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
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Alloy Wheel Size
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16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial,Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
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Ventilated Seats
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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
7 Step illumination Control,TFT information Display with Trip Meter & Fuel Consumption,Front Map Lamp,Satin Plating Finish on AC Louver Vents,Satin Chrome Interior Finish,Piano Black Centre Louver Face,Glove Box illumination,Front Footwell illumination,Luggage Room illumination,Door Armrest with Leather Finish
Fabric Upholstery
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Leather Seats
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Rear Seat Headrest
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Digital Cluster
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Air Conditioner
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Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
375 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 ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles,Silver Skid Plate Garnish.B-Pillar Black Out,Centre Wheel Cap,Chrome Front Grille,Black Roof Rail,Machined Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
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Outside Rear View Mirror
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Turn Indicator in ORVM
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Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
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Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4300*1785*1595 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2600 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
Soft Touch IP,Dust & Pollen Filter,Driver Side Footrest,Sunglass Holder,Driver Side Vanity Mirror,Reclining Rear Seat,Vanity Mirror Lamps,Engine Auto Start-Stop Cancel Switch
USB Charger
Front & Rear
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Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
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Gear Shift Indicator
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Luggage Hook and Net
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Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
17.78cm Touchscreen Smartplay Studio,Navigation System with Live traffic Update(through Smartplay Studio App),2 Tweeters
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
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One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
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No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
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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
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
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Lumbar Support
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Wireless Phone Charging
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Subwoofer
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Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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Engine Start Stop Button
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Rear ACVents
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Air Quality Control
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Tachometer
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Dual Trip Meter
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Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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Low Fuel Warning Lamp
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Adjustable Headrest
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Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
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Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
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Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Headlamps
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Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
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Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
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Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
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12V Power Outlets
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Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
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Sunroof
Panoramic
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Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Blind Spot Monitor
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Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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360 View Camera
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Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Seat Belts
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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No of Airbags
6
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Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
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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
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Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
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Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
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Forward Collision Warning
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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Keep Assist
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Driver Attention Warning
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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Adaptive High Beam Assist
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
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Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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Google / Alexa Connectivity
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Smartwatch App
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Live Location
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Remote Immobiliser
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Engine Start Alarm
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Remote Vehicle Status Check
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Navigation With Live Traffic
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Send Poi To Vehicle From App
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Live Weather
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ECall And ICall
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Remote Ac On Off
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Remote Door Lock Unlock
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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 S Cross
  • Now gets a refined 1.5-litre petrol with smart hybrid tech
  • finally gets an automatic option
  • very spacious
  • brilliant ride quality.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Maruti S Cross
  • Crossover in a sea of SUVs
  • interior quality doesn't feel premium
  • no diesel engine option.
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Kia Seltos Comparison with Similar Cars

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, S-cross or Wagon R?
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Q. Which car to buy, S-Cross or Taigun?
  • Among the two options, we would suggest you to go with the new Volkswagen Taigun. It has a good amount of features, safety feature-wise too it feels sorted right from the base variant. The ride is comfortable enough and more importantly is fun to drive. On the other hand, the Maruti S-Cross is aging and is due for an update. You may wait for the launch of the second-gen S-Cross if you are looking for a capable city car with a spacious cabin and brilliant ride quality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Is there any better option than S-Cross in 2021?
  • Kia Carrens is an option
  • The S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. Maruti S-Cross is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.26bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138nm@4400rpm. The S-Cross fights out with the Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your car. But Maruti S Cross is better on the grounds of mileage and safety. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Maruti S Cross is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 7.52 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Maruti S Cross delivers better mileage 18.43 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
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 AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of S Cross produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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