Maruti XL6 vs Kia Seltos Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Maruti XL6 and Kia Seltos comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Maruti XL6 Zeta MT CNG is priced at ₹12.43 Lakh, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh.
Maruti XL6 Zeta MT CNG comes with 1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine.

Maruti XL6 vs Kia Seltos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maruti XL6	Kia Seltos
Engine Capacity	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Power	87 bhp @ 5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	CNG	Petrol

Maruti XL6

₹ 12.43 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

12.43 Lakh

10.99 Lakh

EMI

₹22,957

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,293

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.1

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

47 liters

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

209 litres

447 liters

Seating Capacity

6 Person

5 Persons

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

3 Rows

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Number of Seating Rows

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2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

CNG

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Alternate Fuel

Petrol

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Mileage (ARAI)

26.32 kmpl

17 Kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

121.5 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Engine

1462 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Battery

—

Engine Type

K15C

Smartstream G1.5

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

87 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

1579 km

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

121.5 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Fuel Type

—

Petrol

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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E20 Compatibility

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Direct Start in CNG

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Idle Start/Stop

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Kerb Weight

1275 kg

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Height

1755 mm

1635 mm

Width

1775 mm

1830 mm

Ground Clearance

—

190 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Wheelbase

2740 mm

2690 mm

Length

4445 mm

4460 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc Brakes

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Front Tyres

195 / 60 R16

205 / 65 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

5.2 metres

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Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam & Coil Spring

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

195 / 60 R16

205 / 65 R16

Chassis Type

—

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Tyre Inflator

—

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Spoiler

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Roof Mounted Antenna

—

Shark Fin Antenna

Rub-strips

—

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

—

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

—

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Third Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Captain Seats

Bench

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

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Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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

Folding Rear Seat

Inclined

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Interior Colours

Black

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Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

Ventilated Seats

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

—

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Split Rear Seat

Rear Parcel Tray

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Lane Departure Prevention

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Dashcam

—

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

—

High-beam Assist

Airbags

4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

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

NCAP Rating

3 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Skid Plate

—

Front & Rear

ADAS

—

Forward Collision Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking

—

Driver Drowsiness Detection

—

Lane Functions

—

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

—

Dual Tone Horn

—

Reflectors

—

Rear Bumper

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

One Touch Up

Driver

—

One Touch Down

Driver

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Scuff Plates

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

—

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

—

Power Windows

Front & Rear

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

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

—

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

—

Door Type

—

Regular Doors

One Touch - Up

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Driver

One Touch-Down

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Driver

Window Sunshade

—

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVM

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

Touchscreen Size

7 inch

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USB Compatibility

—

Speakers

—

AM/FM Radio

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Voice Command

—

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

—

AUX Compatibility

—

Infotainment Screen Size

7 inch

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

—

Android Auto

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

—

iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Infotainment Screen

—

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

Input Methods

—

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Door Ajar Warning

—

Gear Indicator

—

Shift Indicator

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Average Fuel Consumption

—

Clock

Digital

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

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Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Distance to Empty

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Low Battery Warning

—

Eco-Drive Illumination

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

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Battery Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

100000 Km

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders

Front & Third

—

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Third Row

—

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Cruise Control

Air Purifier

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

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

Rear AC

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Control

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Heater

12V Power Outlets

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Electronic Parking Brake

Parking Sensors

Rear

Creep Function

—

Dashcam

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

LED On Front

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Reading Lamp

—

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Tail Lights

—

LED

Stop Lamp

—

LED

Cornering Headlights

—

Connected LED

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Brake Sway Control

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Maruti Suzuki XL6

✓Reliability & Service Network
✓Good Mileage Even With Automatic
✓Top-Notch Safety Survivability Score

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

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