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KIA Seltos vs Honda City

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Honda City? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and City. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Honda City Price starts at Rs.11.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV Petrol. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Honda City is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35bhp@6600rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and City has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs City

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosHonda City
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.11.82 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm119.35bhp@6600rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
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Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsCity specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
13.69 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
506 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
119.35bhp@6600rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresCity Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
175 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
185/60 R15
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
175/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorCity Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
LED
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
checkYes

Instrumentation

Seltos InstrumentationCity Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Information not available
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationCity Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
8 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
4
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 Years or unlimited Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionCity Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
119.35bhp@6600rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceCity Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
2
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
checkYes

Safety

Seltos SafetyCity Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
6
4
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityCity Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4574 mm
Width
1800 mm
1748 mm
Height
1620 mm
1489 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
506 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1153 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsCity Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • Simple and clean design language gives it an elegant look
  • It is available with two powertrain options and it's the only sedan with a hybrid powertrain
  • The hybrid powertrain is highly fuel efficient with a claimed efficiency of 27.13 kmpl
  • It comes with Honda Sensing ADAS which is available in multiple variants
  • The interior quality is good with premium leatherette material on the seat and other trims
  • It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a crisp touchscreen infotainment
  • The seats offer one of the best cushioning in the segment
  • The NA petrol engine is refined and offers good performance
Cons
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • The hybrid variants are expensive
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats powered seats, and more
  • No turbo petrol or diesel engine on offer
  • The infotainment screen sometimes shows some lag while connecting the wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Honda City

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. City has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, City is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 506 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1489 mm height, 4574 mm length, 1748 mm width, and 1153 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And City comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Honda City Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • City Review
    • DK
      Deepak K
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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      Rajendra paonikar
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      Arshad Sharfi
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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      Swapnil patil
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
      Likes (2)
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      nigro riyang
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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      Tushar
      12 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Good car with comfort and easy to drive option. Have been using Honda city models since 2002. Have found car really comfortable and luxurious. Have also bought the latest model.
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    • R
      Raj
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.0
      very good car with very comfortable on long drives & good milage. it has big boot space. The only problem is needing more ground clearance due to get knock on speed breakers.
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    • K
      Karthick
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      Recently I bought this car. variant. I personally feel it is responses better than I expected... Features are good enough and ADAS is additional in this segment. I was comparing with Verna, where I feel it is better than that. Facelift seems to be cool and HONDA sensing made a powerful and great combo.
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    • DA
      Dr Aghosh Pasricha
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Excellent sedan low maintenance cost pocket friendly i'm using this car since 2013 love to drive this car. Want to purchase another one price is also ok good Indian car for middle class Family this is best car safety vise this is best car I suggest every one to purchase this car only
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    • GS
      G S
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      This is my second Honda City car. I am happy with this car. Very comfortable driving and safe journey. Very low maintenance. While driving I won't feel like tiredness and body pains. Even service points also all over country. So happily I can go anywhere in our country top to bottom.
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    KIA Seltos and Honda City FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda City?
    The on-road price of Honda City is Rs. 13.69 Lakh in New Delhi.