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Tata Nexon vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Nexon or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Nexon and Seltos. Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT . Tata Nexon is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Nexon provides a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Nexon vs Seltos

Key HighlightsTata NexonKIA Seltos
PriceRs.8.00 LakhRs.11.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1497 cc
Power118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.44 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Tata Nexon Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed car
Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
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Rs. 11.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
382 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
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Seltos Images
Seltos Images
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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent&Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/60 R16
205/65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/60 R16
205/65 R16
Turning Radius
5.1 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/60 R16
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
G1.5 T-GDi
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
Four Cylinders
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
7
Power
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.44 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check
check

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
4365 mm
Width
1804 mm
1800 mm
Height
1620 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2498 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
208 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 Litres
3.8 Litres
Boot Space
382 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
  • 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
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
  • 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 Tata Nexon and KIA Seltos

Safety

Nexon 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), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. 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

Nexon has doors and seats. It is an with 382 Litres boot space, 44 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 208 mm. It is 1804 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1295 kg kerb weight and 2498 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

Tata Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 7 Manual transmission.

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Tata Nexon and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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      Shivam
      23 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Good comfort and excellent driving experience. The car has good power, is well-designed, and offers great mileage. Driving it feels very enjoyable. The Nexon is very comfortable, and its safety and security features are excellent. Overall, a great car.
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      Ankit Walia
      09 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I like this car. Safety first so I buy this car. I have automatic version of this car. Pickup is so good.
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      Bharat
      06 Aug 2025
      5.0
      An amazing car with poor mileage and disappointing repair and maintenance services. It offers great comfort and excellent road grip. The feature where the audio volume increases with speed is a nice touch.
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      ABHISHEK GUPTA
      02 Aug 2025
      4.4
      I think the car is best for everyone who want to buy a car for traveling and tata nexon is the best option for that i want now thats it.
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      jitendra shukla
      02 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I had a great experience driving the Tata Nexon. The car offers excellent service support, strong engine performance, and impressive safety features. The interior design is stylish, and the ground clearance is very good. Overall, it's a feature-rich and reliable vehicle!
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