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KIA Seltos vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Safari. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Safari

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosTata Safari
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.16.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1956 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
KIA Seltos
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Tata Safari
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Rs. 16.19 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Seltos specificationsSafari specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    12.63 Lakh
    19.26 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    Boot Space (Litres)
    433 Litres
    420 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    1956 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Colors
    Seltos Colours
    Safari Colours
    Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresSafari Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Alloy Wheels
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    No
    Front Tyre Size
    205 / 65 R16
    235/65/ R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    205 / 65 R16
    235/65/ R17
    Turning Radius
    5.3 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    205 / 65 R16
    235/70 R16
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R17

    Exterior

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

    Instrumentation

    Seltos InstrumentationSafari Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    No
    Gear Indicator
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Shift Indicator
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    checkYes
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationSafari Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    checkYes
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    checkYes
    No
    Speakers
    4
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    checkYes
    No
    USB Compatibility
    checkYes
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years / Unlimited KMS
    3 years or 100&000 km
    Extended Warranty
    5 Years or unlimited Kms
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    Engine & Transmission

    Seltos Engine & TransmissionSafari Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    1956 cc
    Engine Type
    G1.5 MPi
    Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Torque
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17 kmpl
    16.3 kmpl
    Top Speed
    167 kmph
    -
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceSafari Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Blower, Vents on Pillars
    Automatic climate control
    No
    checkYes
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    -
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    3
    4
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

    Seltos SafetySafari Safety
    NCAP Rating
    3 Star (Global NCAP)
    5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
    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
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    checkYes
    No
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Seltos Dimensions & CapacitySafari Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    4365 mm
    4668 mm
    Width
    1800 mm
    1922 mm
    Height
    1620 mm
    1795 mm
    Wheelbase
    2610 mm
    2741 mm
    Ground Clearance
    190 mm
    -
    No. of Seats
    5
    7
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    50 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.8 Litres
    5 Litres
    Boot Space
    433 Litres
    420 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1222 kg
    -
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Seltos Pros & ConsSafari 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
    • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
    • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
    • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
    • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
    • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
    • Big design gives a solid road presence
    • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
    • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
    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 only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
    • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
    • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
    • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
    • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
    • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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    Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Tata Safari

    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. Safari 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 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, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

    Transmission

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

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    KIA Seltos and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

    • Seltos Review
    • Safari 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.
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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
        Likes (2)
      • Sk
        Sanath kumar
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The car offers competitive mileage for an SUV of its size and class. Its diesel engine provides a good balance of power and efficiency, making it suitable for both city driving and long-distance travel.
        Likes (15)
      • RD
        Ramkrishna Dutta
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The car is a capable and reliable performer on the road. Its powerful engines, responsive handling, and decent fuel efficiency make it a good choice for those looking for a mid-size SUV.
        Likes (3)
      • PJ
        P JAYAKUMAR
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The higher variants include safety features like curtain airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold control, and hill descent control.
        Likes (5)
      • VA
        Vilas Anchalkar
        6 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        It is a mid-size SUV that offers a good balance of features, space, and performance at a competitive price point.
        Likes (3)
      • VK
        Vinod Kumar Deshpande
        6 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        It is equipped with modern features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and many more.
        Likes (2)
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      KIA Seltos and Tata Safari 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 Safari?
      The on-road price of Tata Safari is Rs. 19.26 Lakh in New Delhi.