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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.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT and Honda City Price starts at Rs.12.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Honda City is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and City has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs City

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosHonda City
PriceRs.11.19 LakhRs.12.38 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
Rs. 11.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
14.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
506 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Colors
Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
City Images
City Images
City Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Dual Pane Panoramic
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check

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
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/65 R16
185/60 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/65 R16
185/60 R15
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/65 R16
185/60 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
check
Android Auto
check
check
Voice Command
check
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inches
8 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
8
4
AM/FM Radio
-
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/10000000 kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
5 Years/100000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 T-GDi
Water Cooled Inline 4 Cylinder i-VTEC DOHC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Four Cylinders
Four Cylinder
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
7
6
Power
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
-
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80 kmph & Continuous beeps over 120 kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4365 mm
4574 mm
Width
1800 mm
1748 mm
Height
1645 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
3.8 Litres
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
506 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1107 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

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 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock. 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, 1645 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 1107 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 7 Manual transmission. And City comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Honda City Owner Reviews

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    • AP
      Abhishek Pal
      15 Sep 2025
      4.7
      The Seltos is the best car in this price range with excellent features. I love driving it every day. The 1.5L engine is a blessing on highways, and this model comes with every feature you need.
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      Anonymous
      11 Sep 2025
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    • N
      Naveen
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice car, good power, good after sales service, good company Kia motors.
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      Anonymous
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Seltos was good to drive and it look good apart from these mileage is also good classic car I will suggest others to buy seltos if you range is around 20 lakh.
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      Raghavi Jaitly
      2 Month ago
      4.0
      The car offers excellent pickup and a stylish, premium feel that truly makes it worth the money. With only 37 km driven, it still feels brand new—smooth in movement and in great condition overall. A promising start for a great drive ahead!
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