Kia Seltos vs Citroen Aircross X Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos and Citroen Aircross X comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹11 Lakh, Citroen Aircross X You 1.2 5 STR is priced at ₹8.89 Lakh.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine, Citroen Aircross X You 1.2 5 STR comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Seltos vs Citroen Aircross X Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Citroen Aircross X
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kia Seltos

₹ 11.00 Lakh

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Citroen Aircross X

₹ 8.89 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

11.00 Lakh

8.89 Lakh

EMI

₹20,310

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹16,415

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Kia Seltos Colours

Citroen Aircross X Colours

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

447 liters

444 L

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 liters

45 liters

Seating Capacity

5 Persons

Number of Seating Rows

2 Rows

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5

PURETECH 82

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

80 Bhp @ 5750 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3750 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Turbocharger/Supercharger

—

E20 Compatibility

Direct Start in CNG

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Idle Start/Stop

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Change Over Switch

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Mileage (ARAI)

17 Kmpl

17.5 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported

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19 kmpl

Driving Range

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788 km

Length

4460 mm

4323 mm

Height

1635 mm

1665 mm

Width

1830 mm

1796 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

2671 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

200 mm

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring

Chassis Type

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Front Tyres

205 / 65 R16

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

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Rear Brake Type

Disc Brakes

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Spare Wheel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

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Rear Tyres

205 / 65 R16

Tyre Inflator

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Steel

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.4 metres

Spoiler

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

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Roof Mounted Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof Rails

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Rub-strips

Black

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Engine Immobiliser

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Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Interiors

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

Single Tone (Black)

Driver Armrest

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Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Headrests

Front & Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

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Rear Armrest

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Split Rear Seat

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Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Parcel Tray

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Skid Plate

Front & Rear

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Seat Belt Warning

ADAS

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NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning

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Automatic Emergency Braking

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Driver Drowsiness Detection

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Lane Functions

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Lane Departure Warning

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High-beam Assist

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Reflectors

Rear Bumper

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Second Row Middle Seat Safety

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Puncture Repair Kit

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Black Finish With Handle Type

Interior Door Handles

Silver

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Door Type

Regular Doors

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

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Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Down

One Touch - Up

Driver

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One Touch-Down

Driver

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Window Sunshade

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

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Adjustable ORVM

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Rear Wiper

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Rear Defogger

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Black Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVMs

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Internally Adjustable

Bootlid Opener

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Internal

Steering-mounted controls

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Infotainment Screen

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

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Input Methods

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

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Low Battery Warning

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Eco-Drive Illumination

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Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Gear Shift Indicator

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Average Fuel Consumption, Distance To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen

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Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Tachometer

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Digital

Gear Indicator

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Clock

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Digital

Battery Warranty (Years)

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Warranty (Years)

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Sunglass Holder

—

Driver Armrest Storage

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Cup Holders

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Cupholders In Front Only

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

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Creep Function

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Electronic Parking Brake

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Cabin Boot Access

Dashcam

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Headlights

LED

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Tail Lights

LED

Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

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Stop Lamp

LED

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Cornering Headlights

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

—

Taillights

LED

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Connected LED

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Ambient Interior Lighting

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Interior Lamps

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Front

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Hold Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Brake Sway Control

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Seltos Comparison with similar cars

Aircross X Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓Multiple engine options including powerful turbo-petrol
✓Premium interior with dual 12.3-inch screens
✓Great comfort features like ventilated seats & powered driver seat
✓Advanced ADAS safety features in the segment
✓Strong road presence with updated LED lighting
✓Spacious boot and rear seat comfort
✓Wide variant lineup for different budgets

Citroen Aircross X

✓Starting at Rs 8.29 lakh, it's great value for a 7-seater under Rs 15 lakh.
✓A removable third row creates 511 L of boot space, ideal for city or extra passengers.
✓Magic-carpet suspension absorbs bumps smoothly on Indian roads.
✓6 airbags, ESC, hill-hold, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating make it a very safe car.
✓10.25-inch screen, digital cluster, Cara AI, ventilated seats, optional 360-camera.
✓110 hp turbo or 82 hp petrol (with CNG); 17-18 kmpl efficiency.