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KIA Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq vs Force Gurkha

KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
10.90 Lakh
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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Active car
1.0 TSI Active
11.89 Lakh
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Force Gurkha 2.6 L Diesel Base car
2.6 L Diesel Base
15.10 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsKushaq specificationsGurkha specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
13.77 Lakh
17.96 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
385 Litres
500 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
2596 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & TyresGurkha Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
245/70 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
245/70 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
5.6 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
245/70 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16
R16

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorKushaq ExteriorGurkha Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Halogen
LED
LED headlight
No
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
checkYes

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & CommunicationGurkha Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
7 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
checkYes
Gesture Control
-
No
-
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
No
Speakers
4
6
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
4 Years/100000 Kms
Information not available

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & TransmissionGurkha Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
2596 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.0 TSI
F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI
No. of Cylinders
4
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
-
0.96 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD / AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
12 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
170 kmph
140 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Seltos SafetyKushaq SafetyGurkha Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
checkYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
checkYes
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Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & CapacityGurkha Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4225 mm
4116 mm
Width
1800 mm
1760 mm
1812 mm
Height
1620 mm
1612 mm
2075 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
188 mm
205 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
4
No. of Doors
5
5
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
63 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
2.6 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
385 Litres
500 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1185 kg
2050 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsKushaq Pros & ConsGurkha 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 yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
  • Interior has gained some modern touches over the previous iteration
  • Solid mechanicals that give it a go anywhere attribute.
  • Very capable off the road
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 interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
  • Expensive for what it offers.
  • Ride could have been more comfortable
  • Lack of power from compared to the rivals is a sore point.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq

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. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), 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, Engine Immobiliser, 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, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1185 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq and Force Gurkha Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Kushaq Review
  • Gurkha Review
    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      06 Mar 2024
      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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    • AS
      Arshad Sharfi
      06 Mar 2024
      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.
      Likes (3)
    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      05 Mar 2024
      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)
    • nr
      nigro riyang
      1 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
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Ramanji
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.4
      The well-cushioned seats, spacious interior, and smooth ride quality of the car make a comfortable driving experience.
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    • PN
      POOJA NEGI
      3 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
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    • R
      Rakhi
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
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    • J
      James
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
      Likes (9)
    • SA
      Sanjay Agrawal
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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    • TA
      Tariq Anna
      6 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
      Likes (22)
    • A
      Anonymous
      5 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      5.0
      I recently embarked on a thrilling journey with the Jimny 5-Door, and I am nothing short of amazed by this incredible vehicle. Having covered over 2000 kilometers, I can confidently declare it the best car Ihave ever driven.jimny is a marvel of engineering and a testament to Suzuki's dedication to crafting exceptional vehicles. It seamlessly combines style, performance, comfort, and safety, making it the best car for both everyday use and thrilling adventures. After 2000+ kilometers, I can confidently say that this car has exceeded all my expectations. If you're in the market for a versatile, reliable, and fun-to-drive vehicle, look no further than the Jimny 5-Door. It's not just a car; it's an experience!
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      Likes (2)
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.0
      It was a great car but it has one problem that It has mileage has down. Safety features are good.
      Like
    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      9 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      5.0
      Good vehicle, very comfortable for long route journey with family. Very spacious.
      Likes (1)
    • K
      Kumarshashi
      2 Year ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.2
      The reason to buy still remains singular - you need an uncompromising off-road capable SUV.
      Likes (5)
    • PS
      Praveen Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.4
      It comes with a very comfortable interior and the overall looks of this vehicle are great as well. I would totally recommend it who wants to buy this car!
      Likes (5)
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KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq 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 Skoda Kushaq?
The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 Lakh in New Delhi.