2026 Kia Seltos Vs Rivals: Prices & Specs Compared

Kia has announced prices for the second generation Seltos in India. Prices for the all-new Kia Seltos start from ₹10.99 lakh and go up to ₹19.99 lakh (both ex-showroom). Bookings for the second-gen Kia Seltos have been open since December 11 for a token amount of ₹25,000, and deliveries are slated to commence from mid-January. 

The starting price is now higher by ₹20,000 over the previous model. The new Seltos is available in five variants - HTE, HTK, HTX, GTX, and X-Line. The new Seltos retains the same engine and transmission options as the outgoing model. The lower variants are offered with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 114 bhp and 144 Nm, alongside a more powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit delivering 157 bhp and 253 Nm. 

Diesel options include a 1.5-litre engine rated at 114 bhp and 250 Nm. Gearbox choices comprise a 6-speed manual and CVT for the naturally aspirated petrol, a 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol, and a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic for the diesel. Let us look at how it compares against its prime rivals like Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Victoris, Tata Sierra, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.

Hyundai Creta

Prices for the Hyundai Creta start from ₹10.73 lakh and the top model price goes up to ₹20.20 lakh (both ex-showroom). Since the Creta shares the same DNA as the Kia Seltos, both of them share the same engine options including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit. Transmission choices also include the same 6-speed manual, 6-speed clutchless manual (iMT), CVT, 7-speed DCT, and 6-speed torque converter automatic.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara’s prices in India range from approximately ₹10.77 lakh to ₹19.72 lakh (both ex-showroom). It is offered with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine (with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, and optional AWD on manual), a 1.5-litre strong hybrid petrol paired with e-CVT, and a CNG mild-hybrid variant with a 5-speed manual.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Victoris is priced from around ₹10.49 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) across petrol, CNG, and hybrid variants. Like the Grand Vitaram, it is available with a 1.5-litre smart-hybrid petrol engine offering 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid petrol paired with an e-CVT, and a factory-fitted 1.5-litre petrol-CNG option. AWD (AllGrip Select) is also offered on select automatic trims.

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Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra’s prices in India range from approximately ₹11.49 lakh to ₹21.29 lakh (both ex-showroom), depending on variant and powertrain. It is offered with three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel. Transmission choices include 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) for the NA petrol, and 6-speed torque-converter automatic for turbo-petrol and diesel.

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun’s prices in India range from around ₹11.39 lakh to ₹19.15 lakh (both ex-showroom) depending on engine and trim. It is available with two turbocharged petrol engines: a 1.0-litre TSI paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, and a 1.5-litre TSI EVO offered with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.

Skoda Kushaq

Based on the same platform as Volkswagen Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq shares the same specs as its German cousin. Prices for Kushaq range from ₹10.99 lakh to ₹19.09 lakh across its lineup. It is offered with a 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, and a 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine paired exclusively with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.