Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Vs Kia Seltos comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 11.03 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Grand Vitara Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Grand Vitara Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Kia Seltos in New Delhi starts at ₹ 10.99 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 19.99 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 12.59 Lakh, whereas the Kia Seltos Diesel top-end costs ₹ 19.99 Lakh. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 11.03 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 19.65 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Hybrid model of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara costs ₹ 16.63 Lakh, whereas the Hybrid top-end of Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with a price tag of ₹ 19.66 Lakh.

Summary	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 11.03 Lakh	₹ 10.99 Lakh
Manufacturer	Maruti Suzuki	Kia
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	21.11 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	101 bhp	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp
Engine	1462 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Grand Vitara Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kia Seltos base Petrol engine returns 17 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 19 KM/L. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara base Petrol returns 19 KM/L, whereas its base Hybrid counterpart gives 28 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Grand Vitara Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kia Seltos gets 2 Petrol 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm, 157 bhp @ 5500 rpm bhp engines and 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes in 101 bhp Petrol engine and 91 bhp Hybrid engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.5 K15C Engine	Smartstream G1.5
Displacement (CC)	1462 CC	1497 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	101 bhp	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	136 Nm	144 Nm @4500 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	190
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	12.0	9.7
No. of gears	5	6
Drive Train	2WD	2WD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4345 mm	4460 mm
Width	1795 mm	1830 mm
Height	1645 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2690 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	190 mm
Kerb Weight	1150 KG	1400 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	373 L	433 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	45.0	50.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	21.11 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	20.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	22.00 KM/L	19.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	N/A	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel Wheel	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyre Size	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	215/60 R17	16 Inches

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Automatic
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Dual Zone
Rear AC	No	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	No	Yes
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	No	Manually Adjustable
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manually Adjustable	Manually Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Rear Armrest	No	Available With Cup Holders
Front Armrest	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	No	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40:00	60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Headrests	Front And Rear	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Front And Rear
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	No	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	No	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	No	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Hill Hold Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	Yes
Lane Assist	No	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	No	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert System	No	Yes
Parking Assistance	Yes	Rear View Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	No	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Light Type	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Ambient Lighting	No	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear	Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Panoramic	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	No	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Skid Plates	No	Yes
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analog + Digital	-
Trip Meter	Yes	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	No
Average Speed	No	-
Clock	Digital	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	No
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	-
Gear Indicator	No	-
Shift Indicator	No	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	No

Entertainment

Infotainment System	No	-
Touchscreen Display Size	No	-
Audio System	No	-
Speakers	6 Speakers	-
Tweeters	No	-
Subwoofer	No	-
GPS Navigation	No	No
Voice Commands	No	-
Smartphone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	No
USB Support	Yes	No
AUX Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Radio	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	-
Geofencing	No	-
Digital Key	No	-
AI Voice Assistance	No	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Autonomous Driving Level	No	-
SOS Button	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years / 40,000 Km	-

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