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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel ATSkoda Rapid 1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT
Rating
75 reviews
109 reviews
Brand Name Kia Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.49 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars Sedan,Mid_Size_SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 16.24 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 195/55 R16
Boot Space 433 Liters 460 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 116 mm
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
1.5l CRDi VGT
1.0L TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
175nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
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DOHC
Paddle Shift
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Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
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1139-1169 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
16.24 Kmpl

Suspension Front
McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser
Suspension Rear
6
Compound link crank-axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.3
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
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Alloy Wheel Size
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R16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

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
Chrome décor for interior door handles,Chrome décor for gear-shift selector, locking button of handbrake,Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders,Chrome trim on steering wheel,Dual tone Tellur Grey Interiors,Piano Black décor on the gear-shift console,SuperSport flat bottom steering wheel with black stitching,Premium black leatherette upholstery with Alcantara inserts,Handbrake lever with leatherette cover base,Multi-function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock,Reading spot lamps at the rear,Illumination of luggage compartment,Illumination of glovebox,Stainless steel scuff plates with Rapid inscriptio
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
4
Boot Space
433 Liters
460 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
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Remote
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,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Glossy Black radiator grille,Glossy Black door handles,Glossy Black exterior mirrors,Body colour bumpers,Glossy Black décor on B-pillar,Bolt caps,Quartz cut headlights with chrome eyelashes,Projector lens technology,Rear diffuser,Glossy Black body side moulding,Glossy Black front spoiler,Glossy Black tailgate spoiler,Glossy Black trunk lip garnish
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
Antenna
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Roof Rails
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Ground Clearance (Laden)
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116 mm
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4413*1699*1466 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2552 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
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Large Format Display, SD/MMC Data Card Reader
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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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
Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature,Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console,Dust and pollen filter,USB Air purifier,Tinted windows and windscreen,Dead pedal for footrest,Front sun visors,Vanity mirror in front passenger side sun visor,Rear windscreen sunblind,Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers,Storage compartment in the front and rear doors,Storage pockets behind the front seats,SmartClip card holder,Coat hook on rear roof handles and B-pillars,Retaining strip on the driver sun visor
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
16.51 cm Drive Audio Player central infotainment system,GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
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One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
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
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
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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
Hands Free Tailgate
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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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Clock
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Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
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AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
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Touch-screen Display
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
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
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Anti-Pinch Power Windows
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
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Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
...
No of Airbags
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
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Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
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Both
Rear Wash Wiper
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Keyless Entry
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Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

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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Over Speeding Alert
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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.
Skoda Rapid
  • Build quality. Peppy and efficient turbo-petrol engine. New 6-speed torque converter has no power lag. Ride and handling.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Skoda Rapid
  • Missing modern features. Transmission too eager for slow daily commutes and weak infotainment package.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which on to buy as a first car, Yaris, Nexon and Rapid?
  • All these cars are good enough to go for. The Yaris definitely has more going for it than just the Toyota badge. In fact, the Yaris has done a good job of cutting out a niche for itself. It sets itself apart by setting new expectations for safety features in the segment and even offers many segment firsts. What’s special here is that the focus is heavily on the experience of luxury. The cabin insulation, the premium interior trim/upholstery quality, and the sublime ride comfort make this a great car for a wide range of buyers. Yes, it isn’t the most driver-centric car and there have been a few misses, in terms of features and in the sense of space. But these aren’t deal-breakers, especially since you get a rich in-cabin experience in the tradeoff and there isn't any compromise on usability. In fact, if you wanted the Corolla Altis and didn’t have the budget for it, the Yaris matches the experience on most counts and even betters it on some (ride, for example).The Tata Nexon has become an even stronger contender than before. With the revised looks, more powerful engine and added features, it surely needs to be on the top of your consideration list. If you will be tackling bad road conditions and want a spacious car with good power performance, you may go for Tata Nexon. If we talk about Skoda Rapid, it misses out on some creature comforts and space when you compare it to its rivals but it undercuts most of them in price too. And if you are worried about reliability issues, Skoda is offering a 1 lakh kilometer warranty package with road-side assistance, included in the price of the car. Our recommendation is that you must definitely check out the Rapid if you list driving pleasure in the top three things you consider before buying a new car. It will offer you great performance, and decent fuel efficiency as well. You may compare all these cars accordingly. Do take a test drive in order to get better clarity. Check out authorised dealership details.
Q. Which one should I buy Rapid, Tigor or Altroz?
  • Selecting a perfect car would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, ride quality, features required, usage of the car, maintenance costs, etc. The Rapid would be a good option if you are looking for a compact sedan for everyday usability and occasional road trips. Driving dynamics as well as a lot of everyday practical features and yes, that 1-litre engine really changes that equation more than the spec sheet would suggest. Both in terms of everyday driveability as well as being exciting when the road opens up, while still staying efficient. Whereas, if you are looking for an stylish and affordable sub-4 meter sedan with a host of convenience features then the Tigor would be a better pick. As for the Altroz, while it does not manage to set a new standard in the segment, it will fit right into the mix with a long feature list, sharp looks and a comfortable ride. 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.Read More: - Tata Altroz 2019 Petrol & Diesel: First Drive - Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI: Road Test Review
Q. Is the maintenance cost for Skoda Rapid Onyx petrol automatic more elevated than Honda city petrol automatic?
  • The estimated maintenance cost of Skoda Rapid for 5 years is Rs. 35,128, whereas, the maintenance cost of Honda City for 5 years is Rs. 14,082. Comparatively, Honda cars are cheaper to maintain. Moreover, we would suggest you to get in touch with the authorized service centers for more information on the same.
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Kia Seltos Vs Skoda Rapid FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Skoda Rapid is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
The Skoda Rapid is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 6.95 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 19.1 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
For the X-Line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Seltos produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Rapid produces 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 175nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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