Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra vs Victoris- BNCAP Crash Test Scores Compared!

The midsize SUV segment in India is now more safety-focused than ever, with multiple models achieving top scores under Bharat NCAP. The Maruti Victoris and Tata Sierra have already secured 5-star ratings, and now the Kia Seltos joins the conversation with similarly strong results. Interestingly, it has hit such good scores that it now sits at the top of its segment in the overall scores. But does that make the other two relatively unsafe? Well, no! Let's take a closer look at the scores and how these SUVs hold up when they meet with a crash. Read on to find out more details, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community, specifically curated for petrolheads like us to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.

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Seltos vs Sierra vs Victoris Bharat NCAP: Results and Scores

Criteria	Kia Seltos	Tata Sierra	Maruti Victoris
Adult Safety Rating	5 stars	5 Stars	5 Stars
Adult Occupant Protection	31.70/32	31.14/32	31.66/32
Child Safety Rating	5 Stars	5 Stars	5 Stars
Child Occupant Protection	45/49	44.73/49	43.00/49

All three SUVs, the Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and the Maruti Victoris have achieved a full 5-star safety rating in both adult and child occupant protection. However, the differences lie in the finer details. The Seltos leads in overall scoring, followed very closely by the Victoris, while the Sierra trails slightly behind in both categories.

Adult Occupant Protection: Neck-To-Neck At The Top

A closer look at the official crash test breakdown shows just how tight the competition is in adult occupant protection. While all three SUVs achieve near-perfect scores, the difference lies in the frontal impact test, as side impact protection remains flawless across the board.

Test Criteria	Kia Seltos	Tata Sierra	Maruti Victoris
Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test	15.70 / 16	15.14 / 16	15.66 / 16
Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test	16.00 / 16	16.00 / 16	16.00 / 16
Total AOP Score	31.70 / 32	31.14 / 32	31.66 / 32

The data clearly shows that all three SUVs deliver perfect side impact protection, which is critical in real-world crash scenarios. The separation happens in the frontal crash test, where the Kia Seltos leads marginally, followed extremely closely by the Maruti Victoris. The Tata Sierra, while still excellent, records a slightly lower score in this area, which impacts its overall total. What stands out here is how incredibly close the Seltos and Victoris are, with a negligible gap between them, making this one of the most competitive safety comparisons in the segment.

Child Occupant Protection: Seltos Takes A Clear Lead, Yet Again

Category	Seltos	Sierra	Victoris
Dynamic Score	24/24	23.73/24	24/24
CRS Installation	12/12	12/12	12/12
Vehicle Assessment	9/13	9/13	7/13

The Kia Seltos again leads with a total of 45 points, thanks to a perfect dynamic score and stronger vehicle assessment. The Victoris also achieves a perfect dynamic score, meaning excellent protection for child occupants during crashes. However, it drops points in vehicle assessment, which impacts its total score significantly. The Sierra sits between the two, losing a small margin in dynamic scoring (7.73/8 in one test scenario).

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In the frontal crash test, all three SUVs deliver strong protection overall, but there are subtle differences in key areas. The Kia Seltos offers 'good' protection for the head, neck, chest, pelvis and thighs of both occupants, with only the driver's lower legs region rated as 'adequate'. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris shows a similar pattern, with 'good' protection across most body regions, though the driver's chest and lower legs receive an 'adequate' rating, indicating slightly lower impact absorption in those areas. In comparison, the Tata Sierra records more 'adequate' ratings, particularly for the driver's chest and both lower legs, as well as the co-driver's lower leg region, which affects its overall score. In side impact tests, however, all three SUVs perform equally well, offering 'good' protection to all critical body parts, highlighting strong structural integrity across the board.