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    Kia Seltos vs Maruti Jimny

    Should you buy Kia Seltos or Maruti Jimny? 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. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol) and Maruti Jimny price starts Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Seltos Vs Jimny

    Key HighlightsKia SeltosMaruti Jimny
    On Road PriceRs.23,71,331*Rs.17,12,260*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)14821462
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Seltos vs Maruti Jimny comparison

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          Kia Seltos
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            Rs20.56 Lakh*
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                  Rs14.96 Lakh*
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                        Rs19.83 Lakh*
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                      Basic Information
                      On-Road Price in New Delhi
                      Rs.23,71,331*
                      Rs.17,12,260*
                      Rs.22,91,208*
                      Finance Available (EMI)
                      Rs.46,146/month
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                      Rs.33,156/month
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                      Rs.43,613/month
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                      Insurance
                      Rs.78,352
                      Rs.41,515
                      Rs.85,745
                      User Rating
                      4.5
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                      4.3
                      Based on 241 Reviews
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                      Engine & Transmission
                      Engine Type
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                      Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
                      K15B
                      1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
                      Displacement (cc)
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                      1482
                      1462
                      1498
                      No. of Cylinders
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                      Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                      157.81bhp@5500rpm
                      103bhp@6000rpm
                      147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
                      Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                      253Nm@1500-3500rpm
                      134.2Nm@4000rpm
                      250Nm@1600-3500rpm
                      Valves Per Cylinder
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                      4
                      4
                      4
                      Fuel Supply System
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                      GDi
                      Multipoint Injection
                      -
                      Turbo Charger
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Transmission Type
                      Automatic
                      Automatic
                      Automatic
                      Gearbox
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                      7-Speed DCT
                      4-Speed
                      7-Speed DSG
                      Drive Type
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                      Fuel & Performance
                      Fuel Type
                      Petrol
                      Petrol
                      Petrol
                      Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                      17.9
                      16.39
                      19.01
                      Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                      50
                      40
                      50
                      Emission Norm Compliance
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                      BS VI 2.0
                      BS VI 2.0
                      BS VI 2.0
                      Top Speed (kmph)
                      -
                      155
                      -
                      Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                      Front Suspension
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                      MacPherson Strut suspension
                      Multi link suspension
                      MacPherson Strut suspension
                      Rear Suspension
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                      Rear twist beam
                      Multi link suspension
                      Rear twist beam
                      Steering Type
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                      Electric
                      Electric
                      Electric
                      Steering Column
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                      Tilt & Telescopic
                      Tilt
                      -
                      Turning Radius (Metres)
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                      -
                      5.7
                      5.05
                      Front Brake Type
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                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Rear Brake Type
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                      Disc
                      Drum
                      Drum
                      Top Speed (Kmph)
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                      -
                      155
                      -
                      Tyre Size
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                      215/55 R18
                      195/80 R15
                      205/55 R17
                      Tyre Type
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                      Radial Tubeless
                      Radial Tubeless
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                      Wheel Size (Inch)
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                      NoNo
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                      Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                      18
                      15
                      17
                      Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                      18
                      15
                      17
                      Dimensions & Capacity
                      Length (mm)
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                      4365
                      3985
                      4221
                      Width (mm)
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                      1800
                      1645
                      1760
                      Height (mm)
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                      1645
                      1720
                      1612
                      Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                      210
                      188
                      Wheel Base (mm)
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                      2610
                      2590
                      2651
                      Front Tread (mm)
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                      1395
                      1531
                      Rear Tread (mm)
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                      1405
                      1516
                      Kerb Weight (kg)
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                      1205
                      1314
                      Grossweight (kg)
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                      1545
                      1700
                      Approach Angle
                      -
                      36°
                      -
                      Break Over Angle
                      -
                      24°
                      -
                      Departure Angle
                      -
                      46°
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                      Seating Capacity
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                      5
                      4
                      5
                      Boot Space (Litres)
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                      433
                      211
                      385
                      No. of Doors
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                      5
                      5
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                      Comfort & Convenience
                      Power Steering
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                      YesYesYes
                      Automatic Climate Control
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                      2 Zone
                      Yes
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                      Air Quality Control
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Accessory Power Outlet
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                      YesYes
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                      Trunk Light
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Vanity Mirror
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Rear Reading Lamp
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Seat Headrest
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                      -
                      Adjustable
                      -
                      Adjustable Headrest
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                      YesYes
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                      Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Rear AC Vents
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                      YesYes
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                      Cruise Control
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                      YesYes
                      -
                      Parking Sensors
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                      Front & Rear
                      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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                      YesYesNo
                      Bottle Holder
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                      Front & Rear Door
                      Front & Rear Door
                      -
                      Voice Commands
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Paddle Shifters
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      USB Charger
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                      Front & Rear
                      -
                      -
                      Central Console Armrest
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                      With Storage
                      -
                      -
                      Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Gear Shift Indicator
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                      No
                      -
                      -
                      Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
                      -
                      Additional Features
                      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
                      Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
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                      One Touch Operating Power Window
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                      Driver's Window
                      Driver's Window
                      -
                      Drive Modes
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                      3
                      -
                      -
                      Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
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                      Rear Window SunblindYes
                      -
                      -
                      Drive Mode Types
                      Eco-Normal-Sport
                      -
                      -
                      Power Windows
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      -
                      Cup Holders
                      Front & Rear
                      -
                      -
                      Air Conditioner
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                      YesYes
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                      Heater
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                      YesYes
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                      Adjustable Steering
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                      Yes
                      Height only
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                      KeyLess EntryYes
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                      Yes
                      Ventilated Seats
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Electric Adjustable Seats
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                      Front
                      -
                      -
                      Automatic Headlamps
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                      YesYes
                      Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Interior
                      Tachometer
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                      YesYes
                      -
                      Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
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                      Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes
                      -
                      -
                      Glove Box
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                      YesYes
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                      Additional Features
                      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
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                      Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
                      Digital ClusterYesYes
                      -
                      Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                      10.25
                      -
                      -
                      Upholstery
                      Leatherette
                      -
                      Leatherette
                      Exterior
                      Available ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos ColoursPearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny ColoursLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
                      Body Type
                      Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
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                      Headlamp Washers
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                      Yes
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                      Rain Sensing Wiper
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Rear Window Wiper
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                      YesYes
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                      Rear Window Washer
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                      YesYes
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                      Rear Window Defogger
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                      YesYes
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                      Wheel CoversNoNo
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                      Alloy Wheels
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Spoiler
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Sun Roof
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Integrated AntennaYesYes
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                      Projector Headlamps
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                      No
                      -
                      -
                      Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
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                      Roof Rails
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      LED DRLs
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      LED Headlamps
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                      YesYesYes
                      LED Taillights
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      LED Fog Lamps
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                      YesYes
                      -
                      Additional Features
                      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)
                      Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
                      Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
                      Automatic Headlamps
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Fog Lights
                      Front
                      -
                      -
                      Antenna
                      Shark Fin
                      -
                      -
                      Sunroof
                      Panoramic
                      -
                      -
                      Boot Opening
                      Electronic
                      Manual
                      -
                      Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                      Powered & Folding
                      Powered & Folding
                      -
                      Tyre Size
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                      215/55 R18
                      195/80 R15
                      205/55 R17
                      Tyre Type
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                      Radial Tubeless
                      Radial Tubeless
                      -
                      Wheel Size (Inch)
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                      NoNo
                      -
                      Safety
                      Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                      YesYesYes
                      Brake AssistYesYesYes
                      Central Locking
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                      YesYesYes
                      Child Safety Locks
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Anti Theft Alarm
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                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      No. of Airbags
                      6
                      6
                      6
                      Driver Airbag
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                      YesYesYes
                      Passenger Airbag
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                      YesYesYes
                      Side AirbagYesYesYes
                      Side Airbag RearNo
                      -
                      -
                      Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                      YesYesYes
                      Seat Belt Warning
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                      YesYesYes
                      Door Ajar Warning
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Traction ControlYes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Engine Immobilizer
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                      YesYesYes
                      Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Camera
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                      With Guidedlines
                      With Guidedlines
                      With Guidedlines
                      Anti Theft Device
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                      Driver's Window
                      Driver's Window
                      Driver and Passenger
                      Speed Alert
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                      YesYesYes
                      Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                      YesYesYes
                      Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                      Driver and Passenger
                      Driver and Passenger
                      Driver and Passenger
                      Sos Emergency Assistance
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                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Blind Spot Monitor
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Hill Descent Control
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                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Hill Assist
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                      YesYesYes
                      Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYesYes
                      360 View Camera
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                      Yes
                      -
                      -
                      Curtain AirbagYesYesYes
                      Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYesYes
                      Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                      -
                      -
                      5
                      Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                      -
                      -
                      5
                      ADAS
                      Forward Collision WarningYes
                      -
                      -
                      Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
                      -
                      -
                      Lane Departure WarningYes
                      -
                      -
                      Lane Keep AssistYes
                      -
                      -
                      Driver Attention WarningYes
                      -
                      -
                      Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                      -
                      -
                      Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
                      -
                      -
                      Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                      -
                      -
                      Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
                      -
                      -
                      Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
                      -
                      -
                      Advance Internet
                      Live LocationYes
                      -
                      -
                      Remote ImmobiliserYes
                      -
                      -
                      Engine Start AlarmYes
                      -
                      -
                      Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                      -
                      -
                      Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                      -
                      -
                      Send POI to Vehicle From AppYes
                      -
                      -
                      Live WeatherYes
                      -
                      -
                      E-Call & I-CallYes
                      -
                      -
                      Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                      -
                      -
                      Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
                      -
                      -
                      Smartwatch AppYes
                      -
                      -
                      Remote AC On/OffYes
                      -
                      -
                      Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
                      -
                      -
                      Entertainment & Communication
                      Radio
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                      YesYes
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                      Wireless Phone Charging
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                      Yes
                      -
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                      Bluetooth Connectivity
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                      YesYes
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                      Touchscreen
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                      YesYes
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                      Touchscreen Size
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                      10.25
                      9
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                      Connectivity
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                      Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                      -
                      Android Auto
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                      YesYes
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                      Apple Car Play
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                      YesYes
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                      No. of Speakers
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                      4
                      4
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                      Additional Features
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                      BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
                      -
                      -
                      Usb Ports
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                      YesYes
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                      Inbuilt Apps
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                      Amazon Alexa
                      -
                      -
                      Tweeter
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                      4
                      -
                      -
                      Speakers
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                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
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                      Pros & Cons

                      • Pros
                      • Cons
                      • 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.

                        Maruti Jimny

                        • Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
                        • Spacious for four people
                        • Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
                        • Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
                        • Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up
                      • 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.

                        Maruti Jimny

                        • Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
                        • Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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                      Questions & answers

                      Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and Maruti Jimny?
                      A ) The mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl & the mileage of Jimny is 16.39 kmpl. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Maruti Jimny.
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