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Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Jimny or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Jimny and Seltos. Maruti Suzuki Jimny Price starts at Rs.12.74 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Zeta MT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. Maruti Suzuki Jimny is 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 104.8 bhp @6000 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Jimny provides a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Jimny vs Seltos

Key HighlightsMaruti JimnyKIA Seltos
PriceRs.12.74 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1462 cc1497 cc
Power104.8 bhp @6000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range16.94 kmpl17 kmpl
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Maruti Jimny Zeta MT car
Maruti Jimny
Zeta MT
Rs. 12.74 Lakh
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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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    Specifications Overview

    Jimny specificationsSeltos specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    15.08 Lakh
    12.63 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    3.9
    4.1
    Boot Space (Litres)
    208 Litres
    433 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1462 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    104.8 bhp @6000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Colors
    Jimny Colours
    Seltos Colours
    Images
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    Jimny Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Jimny Brakes, Suspension & TyresSeltos Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195/80 R15
    205 / 65 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/80 R15
    205 / 65 R16
    Turning Radius
    5.7 meters
    5.3 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    195 / 80 R15
    205 / 65 R16
    Wheels Size
    R 15
    R16

    Exterior

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

    Instrumentation

    Jimny InstrumentationSeltos Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Fuel level guage
    Information not aavailable
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Shift Indicator
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Information not available
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Jimny Infotainment & CommunicationSeltos Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    checkYes
    No
    Android Auto
    checkYes
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    checkYes
    No
    Multifunction Display
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Touchscreen Size
    7 Inch
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    checkYes
    No
    Integrated Music System
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Speakers
    4
    4
    AM/FM Radio
    checkYes
    checkYes
    USB Compatibility
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 40000 KMS
    3 Years / Unlimited KMS
    Extended Warranty
    -
    5 Years or unlimited Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Jimny Engine & TransmissionSeltos Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1462 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    K15B
    G1.5 MPi
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    104.8 bhp @6000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Torque
    134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    4WD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    16.94 kmpl
    17 kmpl
    Top Speed
    155 kmph
    167 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Jimny Comfort & ConvenienceSeltos Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    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
    3
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    No

    Safety

    Jimny SafetySeltos Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    3 Star (Global 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
    Not Available
    No
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    -
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    -
    No
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    -
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Jimny Dimensions & CapacitySeltos Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3985 mm
    4365 mm
    Width
    1645 mm
    1800 mm
    Height
    1720 mm
    1620 mm
    Wheelbase
    2590 mm
    2610 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    190 mm
    No. of Seats
    4
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    40 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.6 Litres
    4.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    208 Litres
    433 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1195 kg
    1222 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Jimny Pros & ConsSeltos Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • More practical family car with 5-door configuration as compared to Thar & Gurkha
    • The interior offers decent space for 4-adults and some small luggage
    • The retro-modern design looks good and the striking colour options make it a head-turner.
    • The lightweight and small dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre
    • The car offers many features. Such as a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless connectivity, LED headlamps, cruise control, and headlamp washer.
    • The 4X4 hardware is standard across all trims
    • The 1.5-litre NA K15B engine is fuel efficient. It also comes with the option of a smooth torque converter automatic transmission.
    • Many safety features are available. These include 6 airbags, traction control, hill-hold and hill descent control, 3-point seatbelts for all, brake-based limited-slip differential, and ESP.
    • 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
    Cons
    • The 1.5-liter NA petrol engine with 103 bhp power isn't as enjoyable to drive as the engines in the Thar and Gurkha.
    • The small size doesn't give it a tough off-roader look
    • The steering isn't light; it feels firm
    • The 5-speed manual transmission has a heavy clutch
    • The footwell area is a bit cramped; tall drivers might find it uncomfortable
    • Strictly a 4-seater; fitting a 5th passenger will be difficult
    • It lacks some features like LED DRLs, TPMS, and auto wipers, among others
    • There's limited storage inside the cabin, and the boot space is only suitable for small bags
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Maruti Jimny and KIA Seltos

    Safety

    Jimny 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, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Seltos has 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.

    Body

    Jimny has doors and seats. It is an with 208 Litres boot space, 40 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 210 mm. It is 1645 mm wide, 1720 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1195 kg kerb weight and 2590 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Maruti Suzuki Jimny comes with 4WD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Maruti Jimny and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

    • Jimny Review
    • Seltos Review
      • RP
        Rahul Pathak
        2 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Jimny
        4.7
        Excellent 4x4 car for off-roading as well as great city commute. Style elegance comfort and safety are all taken care of. It also has a good feel while driving and is economical on petroleum.
        Likes (2)
      • Jp
        Jay prakash
        6 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Jimny
        4.4
        It has an impressive fuel efficiency, with an estimated mileage of up to 18 kmpl in city driving and up to 22 kmpl on highways.
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      • d
        devkinandan
        6 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Jimny
        4.4
        It is a popular compact sedan that offers a good balance of features, performance, and value for money.
        Likes (2)
      • VM
        Vijay Mistry
        6 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Jimny
        4.4
        It is full of advanced safety features such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and multiple airbags.
        Likes (1)
      • SV
        Sathish V
        6 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Jimny
        4.4
        Its compact size and lightweight construction contribute to its overall performance.Its ladder frame construction provides excellent rigidity and durability, allowing it to tackle rough terrains with ease.
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      • DK
        Deepak K
        29 Days ago
        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.
        Likes (1)
      • 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 (10)
      • 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 (4)
      • 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)
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      Maruti Jimny and KIA Seltos FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Maruti Jimny?
      The on-road price of Maruti Jimny is Rs. 15.08 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
      The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.