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    Honda City vs Kia Seltos

    Should you buy Honda City or Kia Seltos? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    City Vs Seltos

    Key HighlightsHonda CityKia Seltos
    On Road PriceRs.19,00,094*Rs.23,61,827*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)14981482
    TransmissionManualAutomatic
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    Honda City vs Kia Seltos comparison

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          Honda City
          Honda City
            Rs16.55 Lakh*
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                Kia Seltos
                Kia Seltos
                  Rs20.51 Lakh*
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                • ZX Reinforced
                  rs16.55 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.19,00,094*
                Rs.23,61,827*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.37,320/month
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                Rs.45,971/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.50,934
                Rs.78,198
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on 187 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 416 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.5,625.4
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                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                i-VTEC
                Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1498
                1482
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                119.35bhp@6600rpm
                157.81bhp@5500rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                145Nm@4300rpm
                253Nm@1500-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
                Transmission Type
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                Manual
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                7-Speed DCT
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                17.8
                17.9
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                50
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Shock Absorbers Type
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                Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
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                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.3
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                Front Brake Type
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                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                185/55 R16
                215/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                R16
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4583
                4365
                Width (mm)
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                1748
                1800
                Height (mm)
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                1489
                1645
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2600
                2610
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1706
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                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1153
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                Grossweight (kg)
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                1528
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                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                506
                433
                No. of Doors
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                4
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                Yes
                2 Zone
                Air Quality Control
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Optional
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                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                Yes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                Yes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                -
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                NoYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Rear Curtain
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                No
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                Luggage Hook And Net
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                NoYes
                Lane Change Indicator
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                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
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                Drive Modes
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                3
                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                YesYes
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco-Normal-Sport
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
                Yes
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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                YesYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                Auto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket), Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,
                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
                Digital Cluster
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                Semi
                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                7
                10.25
                Upholstery
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                Leather
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
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                NoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
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                YesNo
                Halogen Headlamps
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                NoNo
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),
                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)
                Fog Lights
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                Front
                Front
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                Single Pane
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
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                Electronic
                Electronic
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                185/55 R16
                215/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
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                No. of Airbags
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                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                NoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                -
                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
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                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                YesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                YesYes
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
                Lane Departure Warning
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                YesYes
                Lane Keep Assist
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                YesYes
                Driver Attention Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                YesYes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Immobiliser
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                -
                Yes
                Engine Start Alarm
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
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                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live Traffic
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                -
                Yes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
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                -
                Yes
                Live Weather
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                Yes
                E-Call & I-Call
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                Yes
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Yes
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Smartwatch App
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                YesYes
                Remote AC On/Off
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                8
                10.25
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Additional Features
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                Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,
                BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                -
                Amazon Alexa
                Tweeter
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                4
                4
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Honda City

                  • Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
                  • Best in segment interior quality
                  • Comfortable ride quality
                  • Updated exterior makes it more tempting
                  • ADAS standard in multiple variants

                  Kia Seltos

                  • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
                  • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
                  • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
                  • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
                  • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.
                • Honda City

                  • Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
                  • Diesel motor is now discontinued
                  • Tight rear seat headroom

                  Kia Seltos

                  • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
                  • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Kia Seltos?
                A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 12.28 Lakh & Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Kia Seltos?
                A ) The mileage of City is 17.8 kmpl & the mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Honda City.
                *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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