Renault Kwid Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 3 Lakh

₹ 9.89 Lakh

Overview

Renault Kwid Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Kwid Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Kwid Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Renault Kwid in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 5.13 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.49 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.65 Lakh.

Summary	Renault Kwid	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 3 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	Renault	Kia
Body Type	Hatchback	SUV
Mileage	25.00 Km/l	16.50 Km/l
Power	53 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	799 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kwid Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Renault Kwid base Petrol engine returns 22 Km/l. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 16 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

Kwid Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Renault Kwid gets 2 Petrol 53, 67 bhp engines, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	0.8 Litre SCe - Smart Control Efficiency	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	799 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	4
Power	53 bhp@5678 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	72 Nm@4386 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	3731 mm	4315 mm
Width	1579 mm	1800 mm
Height	1490 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2422 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	184 mm	190 mm
Boot Space	300 L	433 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	N/A
Gross Weight	638 Kg	N/A
Front Track	1387 mm	N/A
Rear Track	1382 mm	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	4.90 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	5	6
Clutch Type	Dry Single Plate Type Actuation By Cable	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels With Black Hub Cap	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	165 / 70 R14	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	165 / 70 R14	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut With Lower Transverse Link	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Suspension With Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	25.00 Km/l	16.50 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	28.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Manual Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	16.8 seconds	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Digital Instrument Cluster		-
Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Reminder		-
Speed Alert
Idle Alert	-
Roof Rails	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Moon Grey	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Body Side Moulding		-
Al Voice Command	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-
Electric Sunroof	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-
FATC Control Deco Panel Silver Garnish	-
Rear AC	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-
Remote Horn / Light	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-
UVO - Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia”	-
UVO LITE - Control Air Purifier	-
UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity	-
UVO –Voice Assist Cricket Score	-
UVO –Voice Assist Indian Holiday Info	-

Lights

Light Type	Halogen	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
LED Daytime Running Lamps		-
Follw me home headlamps	-
Luggage Lamp	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
iblue App		-
Apple CarPlay	-
Find My Car	-
Fuel Level Information	-
Live Car Tracking	-
Shark Fin Antenna	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-
Wireless Charger	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers		-
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

Expert Reviews

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Aug 12, 2019 11:04 AM
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