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KIA Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq vs MG Astor

KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Active car
1.0 TSI Active
Rs. 11.89 Lakh
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MG Astor Sprint VTI - Tech 5 MT car
Sprint VTI - Tech 5 MT
Rs. 9.98 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsKushaq specificationsAstor specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
13.77 Lakh
11.16 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
385 Litres
488 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
108.49 bhp @ 6000
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & TyresAstor Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
215/55 R17
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
215/55 R17
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
5.6 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
215/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16
R17

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorKushaq ExteriorAstor Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
checkYes
Rear Defogger
No
No
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
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 InstrumentationAstor Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
-
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
-
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
No
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & CommunicationAstor Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Yes + 10 inch
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
10.1 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
checkYes
Gesture Control
-
No
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
4
6
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
4 Years/100000 Kms
-

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & TransmissionAstor Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.0 TSI
VTi-TECH 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
108.49 bhp @ 6000
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
15.43 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
170 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceKushaq Comfort & ConvenienceAstor Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Driver & Co-Driver
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
checkYes
Drive Modes
3
3
-
Keyless Entry
No
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No
No

Safety

Seltos SafetyKushaq SafetyAstor 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
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & CapacityAstor Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4225 mm
4323 mm
Width
1800 mm
1760 mm
1809 mm
Height
1620 mm
1612 mm
1650 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
188 mm
-
No. of Seats
5
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
48 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
385 Litres
488 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1185 kg
1303 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsKushaq Pros & ConsAstor 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
  • Positioned as one of the most technologically advanced SUVs in its segment, featuring an AI assistant
  • Boasts a premium interior with a choice of two color options: Ivory & Sangria
  • The 2024 update introduces new features, including wireless charging, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, and more
  • Aggressively priced, with the top model available at Rs 17.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and equipped with Level 2 ADAS
  • Offers an extensive array of features, such as a 360-camera, powered seats, automatic climate control, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, MG iSmart Suite, a panoramic sunroof, and more
  • The addition of new lower variants enhances the overall value-for-money proposition for Astor
  • Offer a good number of standard safety features such as all-4 disc brakes, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold, traction control, rear fog lamp, ISOFIX child seat mount, all-5 3-point seatbelt, seatbelt reminder, and more
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
  • No diesel engine is available
  • The turbo petrol engine doesn't offer a manual transmission
  • Base variants have only 2 airbags, whereas many other SUVs in this category now provide 6 airbags
  • Although the Astor is longer, wider, and broader than other SUVs, its wheelbase isn't optimal, resulting in limited legroom at the rear
  • The Astor is most comfortable for 4 adults; accommodating 5 adults might be challenging
  • ADAS is available in the top-spec Savvy Pro variant only with the 1.4-litre turbo engine
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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 MG Astor Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Kushaq Review
  • Astor 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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    • Rp
      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.
      Likes (9)
    • AS
      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.
      Likes (3)
    • Sp
      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)
    • nr
      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
      Likes (2)
    • PN
      POOJA NEGI
      4 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
      5 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.
      Likes (10)
    • J
      James
      5 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.
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    • SA
      Sanjay Agrawal
      5 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
      7 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 (23)
    • H
      Harish
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for MG Astor
      4.7
      Good car but low mileage otherwise very good car in this segment, all very good, like dealing with staff and service staff behavior, costly parts but good quality.
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    • M
      Mahendra
      4 Month ago
      Review for MG Astor
      4.4
      It is designed to provide a comfortable and premium experience for its occupants. It features a spacious cabin, with ample headroom and legroom for both the driver and passengers.
      Likes (6)
    • R
      Ramesh
      4 Month ago
      Review for MG Astor
      4.4
      It comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which offers a wide range of features, including navigation, music streaming, and smartphone mirroring.
      Likes (3)
    • MS
      Mohd Shadab khan
      4 Month ago
      Review for MG Astor
      4.4
      It is equipped with a range of safety features, including six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and a rear parking sensor. The vehicle also comes with a 360-degree camera, which aids in parking and maneuvering in tight spaces.
      Likes (1)
    • SS
      Surender Singh
      4 Month ago
      Review for MG Astor
      4.4
      It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine that delivers a decent amount of power and torque. Its handling is praised for its stability and responsiveness, making it a fun car to drive, especially in city traffic. The ride quality is smooth, and the suspension system absorbs bumps and potholes effectively.
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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.