Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate

Should you buy Kia Seltos or Honda Elevate? 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. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol) and Honda Elevate price starts Rs 11.91 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Elevate has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Elevate has a mileage of 16.92 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Seltos Vs Elevate

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Honda Elevate
On Road Price	Rs.23,61,827^*	Rs.19,31,355^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1482	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Seltos
Rs20.51 Lakh^*
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Honda Elevate
Rs16.73 Lakh^*
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Kia Seltos
X-Line Turbo DCT
20.51 Lakh^*
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Honda Elevate
ZX Black Edition CVT
16.73 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-Line Turbo DCT	ZX Black Edition CVT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,61,827^*	Rs.19,31,355^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.45,971/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,764/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.78,198	Rs.74,325
User Rating	4.5 Based on 418 Reviews	4.4 Based on 467 Reviews
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Basic Information

X-Line Turbo DCT

ZX Black Edition CVT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,61,827^*

Rs.19,31,355^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.45,971/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,764/month

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Insurance

Rs.78,198

Rs.74,325

User Rating

4.5

Based on 418 Reviews

4.4

Based on 467 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi	i-VTEC
Displacement (cc)	1482	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	157.81bhp@5500rpm	119bhp@6600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@1500-3500rpm	145Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	CVT
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

i-VTEC

Displacement (cc)

1482

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

157.81bhp@5500rpm

119bhp@6600rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.9	16.92
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.9

16.92

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4365	4312
Width (mm)	1800	1790
Height (mm)	1645	1650
Wheel Base (mm)	2610	2650
Front Tread (mm)	-	1540
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1540
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1213
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	433	458
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco-Normal-Sport	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Luxurious Brown & Black Two-Tone Colour Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant Side Garnish Finish-Dark Wood Finish,Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Soft Touch Leatherette Pads with Stitch on Dashboard & Door Lining,Soft Touch Door Lining Armrest Pad,Gun Metallic Garnish on Door Lining,Gun Metallic Surround Finish on AC Vents,Gun Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Gun Metallic Paint,Front AC Vents Knob & Fan/ Temperature Control Knob Silver Paint,Tailgate Inside Lining Cover,Front Map Light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl With Crystal Black PearlMeteor Grey MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlPhoenix Orange Pearl With Crystal Black PearlRadiant Red Metallic With Crystal Black PearlCrystal Black PearlPhoenix Orange Pearl+6 MoreElevate Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	No	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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)	Alpha-Bold Signature Grille with Chrome Upper Grille Moulding,Front Grille Mesh Gloss Black Painting Type,Front & Rear Bumper Silver Skid Garnish,Door Window Beltline Chrome Moulding,Door Lower Garnish Body Coloured,Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense Red+6 MoreSeltos Colours

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl With Crystal Black PearlMeteor Grey MetallicGolden Brown Metallic+6 MoreElevate Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Amazon Alexa	-
Tweeter	4	4
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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 Elevate
- Simple, sophisticated design. Sure to age well.
- Classy interiors are high on quality and practicality.
- Ample legroom and headroom for rear seat occupants.
- Best in class boot space.

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.
Honda Elevate
- No diesel or Hybrid options.
- Lacks a few features versus rivals: panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, 360° camera

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Rs.11.91 - 16.83 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate?

A ) Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh & Honda Elevate price starts at ₹ 11.91 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate?

A ) The mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl & the mileage of Elevate is 16.92 kmpl. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Honda Elevate.

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