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Kia Seltos vs Honda City Comparison

Compare Kia Seltos vs Honda City to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Kia Seltos vs Honda City compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.

Seltos vs City Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsSeltosCity
Price11 L12 L
Power1497 CC1498 CC
ClassSUVSedan
Mileage17 - 21 KM/L18 KM/L
Seltos
Kia Seltos
*Ex-Showroom Price
11 L
City
Honda City
*Ex-Showroom Price
12 L
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Smartstream G1.5 HTE MT
Kia Seltos
Smartstream G1.5 HTE MT
11 L
SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
Honda City
SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
12 L

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
7.5
Value For Money8.758.00
Significance8.758.00
Styling8.758.25
Comfort8.757.50
Safety8.508.50
Merit Or Usp9.008.75

Specifications

Engine TypeSmartstream G1.51.5-litre IVTEC DOHC Engine
Displacement (CC)1497 CC1498 CC
No. of Cylinders44
Power113 bhp @ 6300 rpm119 bhp
Torque144 Nm @4500 rpm145 Nm
Top Speed190190
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph9.710.2
No. of gears66
Drive Train2WDFWD
Turbocharger Yes No
Emissions StandardBS6BS6
Length4460 mm4583 mm
Width1830 mm1748 mm
Height1635 mm1489 mm
Wheelbase2690 mm2600 mm
Ground Clearance190 mm165 mm
Kerb Weight1400 KG1153 KG
Boot Space433 L506 L
No. of Doors54
No. of Rows22
Seating Capacity55
Fuel tank Capacity50.040.0
Mileage ARAI17.00 KM/L17.80 KM/L
Mileage - City14.00 KM/L14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway19.00 KM/L18.00 KM/L
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut With Coil SpringMcPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil SpringTorsion Beam With Coil Spring
Front Brake TypeDiscDisc (Ventilated)
Rear Brake TypeDiscDrum
Steering TypeElectric Power SteeringCollapsible Electric Power Assisted
Steering AdjustabilityTilt & TelescopicTilt And Telescopic
Wheel TypeAlloy Wheels15 X 5.5 J Alloy
Tyre TypeTubelessTubeless Radial Ply
Front Tyre Size215 / 60 R17185/55 R16 83H
Rear Tyre Size215 / 60 R17185/55 R16 83H
Spare Wheel TypeSteelSteel
Spare Wheel Size16 Inches185/55 R16

Features

Air ConditionerAutomaticAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel
Front ACDual Zone Yes
Rear AC No Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start YesNA
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled Glovebox YesNA
Rain Sensing Wipers No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Adjustable Rear HeadrestsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone Charger Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central LockingRemote Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat AdjustmentManually AdjustableManual
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentManually AdjustableManual
Seat UpholsteryLeatheretteFabric
Rear ArmrestAvailable with Cup Holders Yes
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Folding Rear Seat Yes Yes
Split Rear Seat60:40 Split Yes
Front Seatback Pockets Yes Yes
Headrests YesFront & Rear
Ventilated SeatsFront and Rear No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
No. of Airbags66
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Curtain Airbag Yes Yes
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror YesNA
Hill Hold Control YesNA
Hill Assist Yes Yes
Hill Descent Control YesNA
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) YesNA
Traction Control Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring YesNA
Lane Assist YesNA
Forward Collision Warning YesNA
Auto Emergency Braking YesNA
Driver Drowsiness Detection YesNA
Child Seat Anchor Points YesNA
Parking Sensors YesRear
Speed Alert System YesNA
Parking AssistanceRear View CameraRear Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock YesNA
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeLEDProjector
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Yes Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Ambient Lighting YesNA
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps YesNA
Cabin Lamps Yes Yes
Roof Rails YesNA
Shark Fin Antenna YesNA
Body-Coloured ORVMs YesNA
Chrome Accents YesNA
ORVM Adjustments Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler YesNA
Skid Plates YesNA
Instrument ClusterSemi-Digital Yes
Trip Meter Yes Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator Yes Yes
Average Speed YesNA
Clock Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness YesNA
Gear Indicator YesNA
Shift Indicator YesNA
Tachometer Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning No Yes
Touchscreen Display SizeNA Yes
Audio SystemNA Yes
SpeakersNA Yes
TweetersNA No
SubwooferNA No
GPS Navigation No Yes
Smartphone ConnectivityNA Yes
Bluetooth Support No Yes
USB Support No Yes
Radio Yes Yes
Autonomous Driving LevelNALevel 2
Type Battery WarrantyNA3 Years
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNA3 Years

Pros Cons of Kia Seltos

Pros

  • Premium interior vibe
  • Packed with modern features 
  • Refined performance

Cons

  • Ride could have been more relaxing
  • Turbo-petrol's low mileage

Verdict

The new Kia Seltos is quite aspirational with its premium interior, tech features, and smooth performance. It stands out with its new design and improved ride comfort. As a result, it makes for a strong contender in the mid-size SUV segment, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and technology.

Pros Cons of Honda City

Pros

  • The cabin offers ample space
  • The 1.5-Litre i-VTEC petrol engine is refined
  • Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable
  • Standard six airbags and Level 2 ADAS features
     

Cons

  • The feature list lacks some premium additions
  • Rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers
  • There is no diesel or turbo-petrol engine option
  • The manual transmission can feel jerky at lower speeds

Verdict

The Honda City continues to hold its ground in India's sedan segment well. Owners have often mentioned how it rarely sacrifices everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability, regardless of the generation launched. From our side, we firmly consider this vehicle a reliable car that is intended to provide a relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, the eHEV variant has brought a new age of exceptional fuel economy to the sedan. If you intend to own a dependable, spacious, and family-oriented vehicle, the Honda City remains a highly sensible investment.

Girish’s review summarises this about the sedan,

“The facelift and the enhanced feature list justify the car’s price tag even more. The City has always been like that: a no-nonsense car that gets the job done with very little drama. It still is the same. One can argue whether that is better or not in the current world of make-believe, but there is little doubt it fits into the various Indian scenarios with ease, even more effortlessly now.”

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