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KIA Seltos vs Tata Nexon EV

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Tata Nexon EV? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Nexon EV. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Tata Nexon EV Price starts at Rs.14.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Creative Plus Mid Range. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon EV can generate 127.39 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Nexon EV has a range of 325 km/charge (base model).

Seltos vs Nexon EV

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosTata Nexon EV
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.14.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 ccN/A
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm127.39 bhp
Mileage/Range17 kmpl325 km/charge
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsNexon EV specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
15.42 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
User Rating
4.1
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
350 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
-
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
127.39 bhp
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresNexon EV Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist beam with dual path Strut
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
215/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
215/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
215/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationNexon EV Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
4
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
3 years or 125000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 Years or unlimited Kms
3 Years or 125&000

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionNexon EV Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
-
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
No. of Cylinders
4
Electric Type
No. of valves per cylinder
4
Electric Type
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
No
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Gears
6 Gears
Automatic
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
127.39 bhp
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
215 Nm
Battery Capacity
-
30 kwh
Battery Type
-
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
-
10.5 Hours
Fast Charging
No
checkYes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Seltos SafetyNexon EV Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
6
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
No
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
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityNexon EV Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
3994 mm
Width
1800 mm
1811 mm
Height
1620 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
205 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
-
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
-
Boot Space
433 Litres
350 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1400 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsNexon EV 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
  • Futuristic design language with sharp front and rear profiles.
  • Has segment-first features like a 12.3” touchscreen, a backlit steering wheel, a digital cockpit, etc.
  • The EV version is cheaper to run as compared to the ICE version
  • Vehicle To Load (V2L) and Vehicle To Vehicle (V2V) come in handy.
  • 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor is a great feature on offer.
  • Seats and the ambiance offer a premium experience.
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
  • There might be some panel gaps present in the cabin or the exterior.
  • The touchscreen might lag while using.
  • The range and the battery offered could have been improved.
  • The after-sales service of TATA is still an issue.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Tata Nexon EV

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. Nexon EV 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, 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, Nexon EV is an with doors and seats 350 Litres boot space, 205 mm ground clearance.It has 1616 mm height, 3994 mm length, 1811 mm width, and 1400 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Nexon EV comes with FWD and Automatic Automatic transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Tata Nexon EV Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Nexon EV 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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
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      Pardeep sharma
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon EV
      5.0
      One is the best product from Tata full on safety and very less running cost for daily city usage and small on highway as well one of great car in market.
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      Amitesh Kumar
      2 Month ago
      Review for Tata Nexon EV
      5.0
      Perfect XUV for the new generation youth powered in the automotive world of wheels and driving experience is full of pleasure by this precious innovation of Tata Nixon EV.
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      Dimple Sharma
      3 Month ago
      Review for Tata Nexon EV
      3.0
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      Ali
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Nexon EV
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    • K
      Krishna
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Nexon EV
      4.4
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    KIA Seltos and Tata Nexon EV 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 Tata Nexon EV?
    The on-road price of Tata Nexon EV is Rs. 15.42 Lakh in New Delhi.