Kia Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq
Should you buy Kia Seltos or Skoda Kushaq? 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 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Skoda Kushaq price starts Rs 10.89 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0L Classic (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Kushaq 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 Kushaq has a mileage of 19.76 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Seltos Vs Kushaq
| Key Highlights | Kia Seltos | Skoda Kushaq |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.23,55,158* | Rs.21,48,812* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1482 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Kia Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq comparison
- Kia Seltos
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 12.46 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 13.88 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.63 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 17 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 17.04 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 18.21 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.47 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.84 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.95 Lakh*
- GTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.08 Lakh*
- GTX Plus S Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.40 Lakh*
- X-Line S DIesel AT (Diesel) 19.65 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.45 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 10.90 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 12.37 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (Petrol) 14.14 Lakh*
- HTX (Petrol) 15.47 Lakh*
- HTK Plus IVT (Petrol) 15.50 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 16.63 Lakh*
- HTX IVT (Petrol) 16.95 Lakh*
- Gravity iVT (Petrol) 18.06 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 18.73 Lakh*
- GTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.08 Lakh*
- GTX Plus S Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.40 Lakh*
- X-Line S Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.65 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.73 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20.45 Lakh*
Rs20.45 LakhVS - Skoda Kushaq
- 1.0L Classic (Petrol) 10.89 Lakh*
- 1.0L Monte Carlo (Petrol) 15.90 Lakh*
- 1.0L Onyx (Petrol) 12.89 Lakh*
- 1.0L Prestige (Petrol) 16.09 Lakh*
- 1.0L Signature (Petrol) 14.19 Lakh*
- 1.0L Sportline (Petrol) 14.70 Lakh*
- 1.0L Monte Carlo AT (Petrol) 17 Lakh*
- 1.0L Onyx AT (Petrol) 13.49 Lakh*
- 1.0L Prestige AT (Petrol) 17.19 Lakh*
- 1.0L Signature AT (Petrol) 15.29 Lakh*
- 1.0L Sportline AT (Petrol) 15.80 Lakh*
- 1.5L Monte Carlo AT (Petrol) 18.60 Lakh*
- 1.5L Prestige AT (Petrol) 18.79 Lakh*
- 1.5L Signature AT (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- 1.5L Sportline DSG (Petrol) 17.40 Lakh*
Rs18.79 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.23,55,158* | Rs.21,48,812* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,818/month | Rs.41,063/month |
| Insurance | Rs.78,189 | Rs.56,792 |
| User Rating | Based on 403 Reviews | Based on 436 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 1.5 TSI Petrol |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1482 | 1498 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 157.81bhp@5500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.9 | 18.86 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 50 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4365 | 4225 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1645 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 155 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red +6 MoreSeltos Colours | Brilliant Silver Lava Blue Carbon Steel Tornado Red Brilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof +1 MoreKushaq Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- 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.
- SUV-like ride quality
- Impressive cabin design and build
- Excellent infotainment and sound experience
- Offers impressive handling which appeals to an enthusiast
Kia Seltos
Skoda Kushaq
- 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.
- Quality of materials in certain areas isn’t Skoda level
- Lack of premium features
- No diesel engine option
- Narrow cabin, especially at the back
Kia Seltos
Skoda Kushaq
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