Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos
Should you buy Hyundai i20 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. Hyundai i20 price starts at Rs 7.04 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol). i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model).
i20 Vs Seltos
| Key Highlights | Hyundai i20 | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.13,06,897* | Rs.23,71,331* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 1482 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Hyundai i20 vs Kia Seltos comparison
- Hyundai i20
- Era (Petrol) 7.04 Lakh*
- Magna Executive (Petrol) 7.51 Lakh*
- Magna (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- Top SellingSportz (Petrol) 8.42 Lakh*
- Sportz DT (Petrol) 8.57 Lakh*
- Magna IVT (Petrol) 8.89 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt DT (Petrol) 8.92 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt (Petrol) 9.05 Lakh*
- Asta (Petrol) 9.38 Lakh*
- Sportz IVT (Petrol) 9.47 Lakh*
- Asta Opt (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt IVT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Asta Opt DT (Petrol) 10.18 Lakh*
- Asta Opt IVT (Petrol) 11.10 Lakh*
- Asta Opt IVT DT (Petrol) 11.25 Lakh*
Rs11.25 Lakh *VS - Kia Seltos
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 12.77 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 14.12 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 14.61 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 16.02 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.28 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 17.39 Lakh*
- HTX (O) Diesel (Diesel) 18.42 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.71 Lakh*
- Top SellingGTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.56 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 12.64 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 14.46 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 15.78 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) iVT (Petrol) 15.82 Lakh*
- HTX (Petrol) 15.82 Lakh*
- HTX (O) (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTX IVT (Petrol) 17.27 Lakh*
- HTX (O) iVT (Petrol) 18.10 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20.56 Lakh*
Rs20.56 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 14 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline Plus AT (Petrol) 15.50 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.90 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.38 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.58 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.83 Lakh*
Rs11.80 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.13,06,897* | Rs.23,71,331* | Rs.13,55,772* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.25,786/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.46,146/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.26,299/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.47,428 | Rs.78,352 | Rs.35,253 |
| User Rating | Based on 139 Reviews | Based on 438 Reviews | Based on 242 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2 l Kappa | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 1.0L TSI |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1197 | 1482 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 87bhp@6000rpm | 157.81bhp@5500rpm | 114bhp@5000-5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 20 | 17.9 | 19.2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 37 | 50 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Gas Type | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3995 | 4365 | 4221 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1775 | 1800 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1505 | 1645 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 188 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | 2 Zone | No |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | No | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Fiery Red Typhoon Silver Fiery Red With Abyss Black Starry Night Atlas White +3 Morei20 Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red +6 MoreSeltos Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue Reflex Silver +3 MoreTaigun Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Yes | - |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | No |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | No | - | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai i20 and Kia Seltos?
A ) The mileage of i20 is 20 kmpl & the mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl. Hyundai i20 gives better mileage than Kia Seltos.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi