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Honda City vs Kia Seltos

Should you buy Honda City or Kia Seltos? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 11.82 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model).

City Vs Seltos

Key HighlightsHonda CityKia Seltos
On Road PriceRs.18,78,509*Rs.23,57,851*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)14981482
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Honda City vs Kia Seltos comparison

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        Honda City
        Honda City
        Rs16.35 Lakh*
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            Kia Seltos
            Kia Seltos
            Rs20.45 Lakh*
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            rs16.35 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.18,78,509*
          Rs.23,57,851*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.36,574/month
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          Rs.44,875/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.51,519
          Rs.88,012
          User Rating
          4.3
          Based on 177 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 381 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.5,625.4
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          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          i-VTEC
          Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
          Displacement (cc)
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          1498
          1482
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          119.35bhp@6600rpm
          157.81bhp@5500rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          145Nm@4300rpm
          253Nm@1500-3500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          GDi
          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          CVT
          7-Speed DCT
          Drive Type
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.4
          17.9
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          50
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear twist beam
          Rear twist beam
          Shock Absorbers Type
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          Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
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          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          5.3
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          Front Brake Type
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          Ventilated Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Drum
          Disc
          Tyre Size
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          185/55 R16
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          R16
          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4583
          4365
          Width (mm)
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          1748
          1800
          Height (mm)
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          1489
          1645
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2600
          2610
          Front Tread (mm)
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          1531
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          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1153
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          Grossweight (kg)
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          1528
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          Seating Capacity
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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          506
          433
          No. of Doors
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          4
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          Yes
          2 Zone
          Air Quality Control
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          YesYes
          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          YesYes
          Vanity Mirror
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Optional
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          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          Yes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          Yes
          Parking Sensors
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          Rear
          Front & Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          -
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          YesYes
          Paddle Shifters
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          YesYes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          NoNo
          Rear Curtain
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          No
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          Luggage Hook And Net
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          NoYes
          Lane Change Indicator
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Drive Modes
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          3
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          YesYes
          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Drive Mode Types
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          Eco-Normal-Sport
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          NoYes
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          Yes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
          Automatic Headlamps
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          Yes
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          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          YesYes
          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Digital Odometer
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          Yes
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          Additional Features
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          Auto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,
          Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
          Digital Cluster
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          Semi
          Yes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          7
          10.25
          Upholstery
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          Leather
          Leatherette
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Platinum White PearlBlueLunar Silver MettalicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+2 MoreCity ColorsGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSeltos Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Projector Headlamps
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          YesNo
          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Roof Rails
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          Yes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),
          Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          Panoramic
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Electronic
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          185/55 R16
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          -
          No
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
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          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          YesYes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          All Windows
          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          -
          Yes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Camera
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          Yes
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          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          Yes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Lane Departure Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Lane Keep Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Driver Attention Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          -
          Yes
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          -
          Yes
          Engine Start Alarm
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          -
          Yes
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          -
          Yes
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          -
          Yes
          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          -
          Yes
          Live Weather
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          -
          Yes
          E-Call & I-Call
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          -
          Yes
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
          Smartwatch App
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          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          -
          Yes
          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          Yes
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          8
          10.25
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          4
          Additional Features
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          Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,
          BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          -
          Amazon Alexa
          Tweeter
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          4
          4
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons

            Honda City

            • Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
            • Best in segment interior quality
            • Comfortable ride quality
            • Updated exterior makes it more tempting
            • ADAS standard in multiple variants

            Kia Seltos

            • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
            • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
            • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
            • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
            • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

            Honda City

            • Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
            • Diesel motor is now discontinued
            • Tight rear seat headroom

            Kia Seltos

            • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
            • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Kia Seltos?
          A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 11.82 Lakh & Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 10.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Kia Seltos?
          A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl in New Delhi. Honda City gives better mileage than Kia Seltos.
          *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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