Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Vs Kia Seltos comparison

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₹ 45.73 Lakh

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₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Tiguan R-Line 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.

Tiguan R-Line 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, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 45.73 Lakh.

Summary	Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 45.73 Lakh	₹ 10.99 Lakh
Manufacturer	Volkswagen	Kia
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	12.58 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm bhp	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp
Engine	1984 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Tiguan R-Line 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 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line base Petrol returns 13 KM/L.

Tiguan R-Line 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 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line comes in 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2 L TSI Turbocharged Stratified Injection	Smartstream G1.5
Displacement (CC)	1984 CC	1497 CC
No. of Cylinders	N/A	4
Power	201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	320 Nm @ 1500 rpm	144 Nm @4500 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	190
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	7.1	9.7
No. of gears	7	6
Drive Train	AWD	2WD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4539 mm	4460 mm
Width	1859 mm	1830 mm
Height	1656 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2690 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm	190 mm
Kerb Weight	1758 KG	1400 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	652 L	433 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	60.0	50.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	12.58 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	19.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt And Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	235/50 R19	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyre Size	235/50 R19	215 / 60 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	16 Inches

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Auto	Automatic
Front AC	Yes	Dual Zone
Rear AC	Yes	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	3-Zone Climatronic	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	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	Power Adjustable	Manually Adjustable
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power Adjustable	Manually Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Rear Armrest	Yes	Available With Cup Holders
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Front & Rear Adjustable	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats	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	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Lane Assist	Yes	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Yes
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Park Assist Plus	Rear View Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	No

Lights

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

Exterior Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	-
Touchscreen Display Size	15-inch	-
Audio System	Premium Sound System	-
Speakers	10	-
Tweeters	Yes	-
Subwoofer	No	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	No
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	No
USB Support	Yes	No
AUX Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	-
Geofencing	No	-
Digital Key	No	-
AI Voice Assistance	IDA Voice Assistant	-
Auto Park Assist	Yes	-
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2 ADAS	-
SOS Button	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	No	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	No	-

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