Kia Seltos — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Forty-four variants built on three engines — that spread is the Seltos formula. A 115 PS/144 Nm 1.5 petrol with manual or 6-speed automatic anchors the range; a 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5 diesel, also with both gearboxes, carries the long-distance brief; and the 160 PS/253 Nm 1.5 T-GDi turbo with a 7-speed automatic tops it. Few cars at any price let you pick a powertrain this precisely, and fewer still keep a diesel automatic on the menu in 2026.

It also out-measures its rivals where you sit: 1,830 mm wide and a 2,690 mm wheelbase — broader and longer between the axles than the Creta's 1,790 mm and 2,610 mm — with a 447-litre boot that likewise edges the Creta's 433. Equipment on the climb up includes ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, LED lighting throughout and leatherette upholstery, in eight colour choices.

Pricing spans ₹11-21.82 lakh, making it the 28th most affordable of 144 tracked SUVs at entry but also the priciest of its direct set at the top. Power for money is a healthy 14.5 PS per lakh. One data note: official mileage figures for this range aren't listed in our sheet — the diesel is the efficiency play, but verify numbers on your own test drive.

Seltos Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

1497 cc · 115 PS @ 6300 rpm · 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT · BS VI 2.0

1.5l CRDi VGT Diesel

1493 cc · 116 PS @ 4000 rpm · 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT · BS VI 2.0

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi Petrol

1482 cc · 160 PS @ 5500 rpm · 253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 7-Speed AT · BS VI 2.0

Seltos Dimensions

Length: 4460 mm · Width: 1830 mm · Height: 1635 mm · Wheelbase: 2690 mm · Boot space: 447 litres · Fuel tank: 47 litres

Seltos Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.

Seltos Colours

Available in 8 colours: Magma Red, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Frost Blue, Ivory Silver Gloss, Morning Haze.

Ownership & Running Costs

Routine servicing typically lands around ₹6,000-10,000 a year over the first five years, diesel and turbo trims toward the top (indicative — confirm at a Kia workshop).

First-year comprehensive cover generally runs ₹45,000-70,000 across this wide price span (indicative); the ₹20-lakh-plus trims quote materially higher.

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Seltos vs Rivals

Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun: From ₹11 lakh with 19.98 kmpl claimed — turbo-petrol only, tighter lineup, keener chassis. See the Volkswagen Taigun.

Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Starts ₹10.91 lakh with a published 21.8 kmpl diesel claim — the same engine family in the segment-default wrapper. See the Hyundai Creta.

Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: From ₹10.77 lakh claiming up to 27.97 kmpl — the economy specialist, without diesel or turbo muscle. See the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Seltos vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: ₹11.31 lakh onwards with a 27.97 kmpl hybrid claim and CNG choice — the running-cost rival. See the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Seltos is the segment's spread bet, and the middle of the range is where it pays. My pick for most buyers is a mid-trim diesel automatic — 250 Nm, relaxed cruising and the equipment that matters, without flagship pricing. City-only drivers should take the 115 PS petrol automatic one or two rungs above base. The 160 PS turbo is properly brisk, but at the top trims you're paying ₹21.82 lakh — money that buys a size-larger car elsewhere, so buy the turbo in a middle trim or not at all.

• Pick your engine before you walk in — petrol, diesel or turbo instantly cuts 44 variants down to a shortlist of five or six.
• High-mileage users should get the diesel AT quoted against a hybrid rival's total cost — with no official mileage listed, insist on a proper back-to-back test drive.
• The gap between adjacent trims is often one feature you may not care about — line up three consecutive trims on paper and pay only for what you'll use.
• At PDI, check the panoramic sunroof for smooth full-travel operation and confirm the ADAS features on your invoice match the delivered car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the on-road price of the Kia Seltos?

Ex-showroom spans ₹11-21.82 lakh across 44 variants; on-road adds roughly 10-15% by state. Use the city-wise links on this page for your exact figure.

Does the Seltos still come with a diesel automatic?

Yes — the 1.5 CRDi (116 PS, 250 Nm) is offered with both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic, one of the few diesel ATs left at this price point.

How does the Seltos turbo compare within the range?

The 1.5 T-GDi makes 160 PS and 253 Nm through a 7-speed automatic — a 45 PS jump over the standard petrol and the clear performance flagship.

What is the Seltos's mileage?

Official figures for this range aren't listed in our data set. Directionally, the diesel is the efficiency pick and the turbo the thirstiest — do a tank-to-tank check on your test drive rather than relying on dealer numbers.

Is the Seltos bigger inside than the Creta?

Its footprint suggests so — 1,830 mm wide on a 2,690 mm wheelbase versus the Creta's 1,790 mm and 2,610 mm, plus a 447-litre boot against 433. Sit in both back-to-back to judge the packaging yourself.

Which Seltos variant offers the best value?

Mid-trim versions of whichever engine suits your running — they carry ADAS-adjacent equipment and the sunroof conversation without the flagship's ₹21.82 lakh sticker. Base trims exist mainly to advertise the ₹11 lakh start.

Does the Seltos offer a hybrid or CNG?

No — petrol and diesel only. If hybrid economy is the goal, the Grand Vitara and Hyryder (both claiming 27.97 kmpl) are the in-band alternatives.

What colours can I get the Seltos in?

Eight listed options including Magma Red, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive and Frost Blue.