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Strom Motors R3 vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Strom Motors R3 or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R3 and Seltos. Strom Motors R3 Price starts at Rs.4.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2-Door Electric AT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT . Strom Motors R3 can generate 20.11 bhp power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of range, R3 provides a range of 200 km/charge (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

R3 vs Seltos

Key HighlightsStrom Motors R3KIA Seltos
PriceRs.4.50 LakhRs.11.19 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1497 cc
Power20.11 bhp157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range200 km/charge17.9 kmpl
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Strom Motors R3 2-Door Electric AT car
2-Door Electric AT
Rs. 4.50 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
4.72 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
4.5
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
300 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
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1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
20.11 bhp
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
R3 Images
R3 Images
R3 Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Single Pane
Dual Pane Panoramic
Sunroof
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check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
-
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
check
Rear Wiper
-
check
Rear Defogger
-
Bootlid Opener
-
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Struct
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rear twist beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
-
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyre Size
155/80 R13
205/65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
155/80 R13
205/65 R16
Turning Radius
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5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
145/80 R13
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R13
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
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check
Touchscreen Size
7
10.25 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
-
check
Speakers
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8
AM/FM Radio
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-
USB Compatibility
-
check
Wireless Charger
-
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 years
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
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1497 cc
Engine Type
electric 20.11 bhp
G1.5 T-GDi
No. of Cylinders
-
4
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Cylinder Configuration
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Four Cylinders
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
-
7
Power
20.11 bhp
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
90 Nm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
30 kwh
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Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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Charging Time
3 Hrs
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Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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check
Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
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check
Electronic Parking Brake
-
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
-
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
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check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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check
Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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check
Rear Middle Head Rest
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2907 mm
4365 mm
Width
1450 mm
1800 mm
Height
1572 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2903 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
2
5
No. of Doors
2
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.8 Litres
Boot Space
300 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
550 kg
1222 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Exclusivity
  • Low Running Cost
  • Price
  • 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
  • Oddball Looks
  • Three-wheel Layout
  • Unproven Long Term Reliability
  • 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 Strom Motors R3 and KIA Seltos

Safety

R3 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Reverse Camera. Seltos has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock.

Body

R3 has doors and seats. It is an with 300 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 185 mm. It is 1450 mm wide, 1572 mm high and 2907 mm long. It has 550 kg kerb weight and 2903 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 1645 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Strom Motors R3 comes with RWD and Automatic transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 7 Manual transmission.

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Strom Motors R3 and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

  • R3 Review
  • Seltos Review
    • SP
      Surender Pal Singh
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Its so easy to ride even as a first bike
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    • MI
      Md Israfil
      3 Year ago
      3.8
      It has Exclusivity.It has Low Running Cost.It is affordable with regards to price.
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