Tata Nexon vs Kia Seltos Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Tata Nexon and Kia Seltos comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹8.07 Lakh, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh.
Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine.

Tata Nexon vs Kia Seltos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tata Nexon	Kia Seltos
Engine Capacity	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Power	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Tata Nexon

₹ 8.07 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

8.07 Lakh

10.99 Lakh

EMI

₹14,901

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,293

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres

47 liters

No of Rows

2 Rows

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

5 Persons

Bootspace

382 litres

447 liters

Number of Seating Rows

—

2 Rows

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Regenerative Braking

—

Alternate Fuel

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

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Acceleration

—

Mileage (ARAI)

17.44 kmpl

17 Kmpl

DC Fast Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Battery Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode

Manual - 6 Gears

AC Regular Charging

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 Rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

Range

—

Driving Range

767 km

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

2, SOHC

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Top Speed

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

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Engine Type

1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Smartstream G1.5

City Mileage

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Engine

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

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

Fuel Type

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Petrol

Turbocharger/Supercharger

—

E20 Compatibility

—

Direct Start in CNG

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Ground Clearance

208 mm

190 mm

Width

1804 mm

1830 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

208 mm

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Height

1620 mm

1635 mm

Length

3995 mm

4460 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm

2690 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Rear Tyres

195 / 60 R16

205 / 65 R16

Rear Suspension

Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam With Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring And Shock Absorber

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Steering

—

Wheels

Steel Rims

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Front Suspension

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Additional Steering Features

—

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc Brakes

Front Tyres

195 / 60 R16

205 / 65 R16

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Chassis Type

—

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Tyre Inflator

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Cladding - Body Coloured

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Rub-strips

Black

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Spoiler

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Roof Mounted Antenna

—

Shark Fin Antenna

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

—

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobilizer

—

Interiors

Dual Tone

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Armrest

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)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Ventilated Seats

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

—

Ventilated Seat Type

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Seatback Pockets

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Off-White And Grey

—

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Parcel Tray

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Blind Spot Detection

—

High-beam Assist

Airbags

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

Dashcam

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Lane Departure Warning

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

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Key

—

One Touch Up

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Rear Wiper

One Touch Down

—

Side Window Blinds

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

ORVM Colour

Black

—

Scuff Plates

Optional

—

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Silver

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Power Windows

Front & Rear

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

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Silver

Door Type

—

Regular Doors

One Touch - Up

—

Driver

One Touch-Down

—

Driver

Window Sunshade

—

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVM

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

Infotainment Screen Size

7 inch

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AM/FM Radio

—

Speakers

—

USB Compatibility

—

Touchscreen Size

7 inch

—

Steering-mounted controls

iPod Compatibility

—

Wireless Charger

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

AUX Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Apple CarPlay

Wired

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Android Auto

Wired

—

Voice Command

—

Head Unit Size

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Internal Hard Drive

—

Smart Connectivity

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

—

Infotainment Screen

—

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

Input Methods

—

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Average Fuel Consumption

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Tachometer

Digital

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Gear Indicator

—

Shift Indicator

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

—

Clock

Digital

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Low Battery Warning

—

Eco-Drive Illumination

—

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Battery Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

100000 Km

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Front Only

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Utility Recess On Dashboard

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

—

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Heater

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

—

Air Purifier

—

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

—

Cruise Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

12V Power Outlets

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Rear AC

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Air Conditioner

Manual

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

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Third Row AC Zone

—

Creep Function

—

Dashcam

—

Taillights

LED

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Headlights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps

Front

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Optional

Cornering Headlights

Tail Lights

—

LED

Stop Lamp

—

LED

Connected LED

—

Differential Lock

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Descent Control

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Brake Sway Control

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Tata Nexon

✓The Nexon features design elements like LED DRLs, alloy wheels & more.
✓The Nexon has received a 5-star safety rating from GNCAP.
✓The cabin is spacious compared to the others in the segment.
✓The Nexon is available in multiple powertrains and variants.

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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