Kia Seltos vs Tata Harrier: Which SUV To Pick?
Modified On Aug 29, 2019 12:49 PM By Sonny for Kia Seltos 2019-2023
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The Seltos’ premium prices brings it into contention with the Harrier, but which one offers better value?
Kia has launched its debut product in India, the Seltos, and its introductory prices range between Rs 9.69 lakh to Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). This compact SUV’s premium pricing makes it compete with 5-seater mid-size SUVs like the Tata Harrier too.
We compare similarly priced variants of both SUVs to see which one offers better value for money.
Basic Differences
| Kia Seltos |
Tata Harrier |
| Size: The Seltos is built as a compact SUV and is smaller in size than the Harrier. |
Size: The Harrier is a mid-size SUV and it is bigger than the Seltos in every aspect except boot space. |
| Petrol and diesel options: Kia offers the Seltos with three engines to choose from - two petrol and one diesel unit. All engines are BS6-compliant. |
Diesel engine only: Tata offers the Harrier with a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine. It is yet to be updated to meet BS6 norms. |
| Diesel automatic option: The Seltos’ diesel engine is available with a choice of both 6-speed manual and 6-speed auto transmission. |
No automatic: The Harrier is a single powertrain SUV as the lone diesel engine is only available with a 6-speed manual. |
| Rivals: Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Nissan Kicks, Renault Captur and Duster. |
Rivals: MG Hector, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV500, Tata Hexa and Hyundai Tucson. |
Dimensions
| Measurement |
Kia Seltos |
Tata Harrier |
| Length |
4315mm |
4598mm |
| Width |
1800mm |
1894mm |
| Height |
1620mm |
1706mm |
| Wheelbase |
2610mm |
2741mm |
| Boot Space |
433 litres |
425 litres |
The Harrier is a bigger SUV than the Seltos in terms of length, width, height and wheelbase too. However, the Kia’s boot is surprisingly more spacious.
Engines
| Kia Seltos |
Tata Harrier |
|
| Engine |
1.5-litre diesel |
2.0-litre diesel |
| Transmission Options |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
6-speed MT |
| Power |
115PS |
140PS |
| Torque |
250Nm |
350Nm |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency |
21kmpl/ 18kmpl |
16.79kmpl |
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The Harrier is powered by the same, larger diesel engine as the Hector but in a different state of tune. It still offers a lot more power and torque than the diesel unit in the Seltos.
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Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual but the Seltos also offers a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
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The diesel-powered Seltos is more frugal than the Harrier in both manual and automatic variants.
| Kia Seltos |
Tata Harrier |
| HTE - Rs 9.99 lakh |
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| HTK - Rs 11.19 lakh |
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| HTK+ - Rs 12.19 lakh |
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| HTK+ (AT) - Rs 13.19 lakh |
XE - Rs 13 lakh |
| HTX - Rs 13.79 lakh |
XM - Rs 14.06 lakh |
| HTX+ - Rs 14.99 lakh |
XT - Rs 15.26 lakh |
| HTX+ (AT) - Rs 15.99 lakh |
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| XZ - Rs 16.56 lakh |
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| XZ (Dual Tone) - Rs 16.76 lakh |
Prices of comparable variants (Detailed prices at the end of the story)
To keep things fair, we will compare variants that are priced within Rs 50,000 of each other. Also, the Tata SUV is only available with a diesel engine, so we’ll be comparing it only with similarly priced diesel variants of the Seltos.
| Kia Seltos (Diesel) |
Tata Harrier |
| HTX - Rs 13.79 lakh |
XM - Rs 14.06 lakh |
| HTX+ - Rs 14.99 lakh |
XT - Rs 15.26 lakh |
VARIANTS COMPARISON
Kia Seltos HTX vs Tata Harrier XM
| Kia Seltos HTX Diesel |
Rs 13.79 lakh |
| Tata Harrier XM |
Rs 14.06 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 27,000 (Harrier more expensive) |
Common Features: ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, tilt and telescopic steering adjust, touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted audio controls, front fog lamps, six speakers, height-adjustable driver seat, follow-me-home headlamps, rear wiper and washer, power adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents.
What Seltos HTX offers over Harrier XM: Auto LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, smart air purifier with perfume infuser, connected car technology with an eSIM, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility with larger touchscreen display, ambient mood lighting, tyre pressure monitor, rear parking camera with rear view monitor, auto cruise control, auto IRVM, auto folding ORVMs, alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, smart key, rear seat recline, 60:40 split fold rear seat, rear defogger, rear disc brakes, rear seats with centre armrest.
What Harrier XM offers over Seltos HTX: Driving modes.
Verdict: At this price point, the Kia Seltos is an easy pick over the Tata Harrier for the abundance of features and comforts it offers while being priced lower too.
Kia Seltos HTX+ vs Tata Harrier XT
| Kia Seltos HTX+ Diesel |
Rs 14.99 lakh |
| Tata Harrier XT |
Rs 15.26 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 27,000 (Harrier more expensive) |
Common features (over previous variants): LED DRLs, alloy wheels, push-button stop-start, cruise control, power folding ORVMs, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, 8-way adjustable driver seat, auto AC, eight speakers, auto headlamps, rear parking camera, rear defogger, rear seats with centre armrest.
What Seltos HTX+ offers over Harrier XT: Power-adjustable driver seat, sunroof, ventilated front seats, smart air purifier with fragrance, front parking sensors, Bose audio system, 7-inch coloured MID, rear disc brakes, wireless phone charger, auto LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps and taillights, smart air purifier, connected car technology, larger touchscreen display, ambient mood lighting, tyre pressure monitor, rear view monitor, auto cruise control, auto IRVM, auto folding ORVMs, leatherette upholstery, smart key, rear seat recline, 60:40 split fold rear seat, rear disc brakes, UV-cut glass.
What Harrier XT offers over Seltos HTX+: Rain-sensing wipers, multi drive modes.
Verdict: Once again, the top-spec diesel-powered Seltos has a whole lot more to offer than the similarly priced Harrier while being priced lower. The Kia wins comfortably again.
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