Honda City vs Kia Seltos [2022-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda City and Kia Seltos [2022-2023]. The Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2022-2023] price is Rs. 10.69 Lakh. The Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos [2022-2023] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Seltos [2022-2023] provides the mileage of 16.5 kmpl.

City vs Seltos [2022-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	City	Seltos [2022-2023]
Price	Rs. 11.86 Lakh	Rs. 10.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1497 cc
Power	119 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 11.86 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos [2022-2023]

HTE 1.5

Rs. 10.69 Lakh

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Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Kia Seltos [2022-2023]

HTE 1.5

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC	Smartstream G 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.8View Mileage Details	16.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	712	825
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	205 / 65 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	3	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Beige & Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Golden Brown Metallic	Sparkling Silver
	Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Clear white
	Lunar Silver Metallic
	Platinum White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.5/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.4Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Reliable predictable and consistent performance

I drove this car to Badrinath , Really enjoy the driving it's movability and engine is really very smooth Very good car If you drive between 60 to 70 km/h We get average 20++ AC is very effective

Kia seltos my dream car

This car was looking good and driving was very smooth i really enjoy it. Safety features are very good. Entertainment system is very powerful overall everything was very perfect in this car.

More Expert Reviews on City and Seltos [2022-2023]

Honda City Long Term Report: Introduction

By Jay Shah11 May 2024

First launched in 2020, followed by a refresh in 2023 with sharper styling, additional features, and an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) suite, the Honda City has landed a spot in our long-term fleet. Sedans are a rare breed here, so this widely popular choice piqued our interest, especially in the new ‘Obsidian Blue’ paint.

Kia Seltos X Line First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali09 Aug 2022

Kia has been rolling out yearly updates for the Seltos to keep it in your sight. The X Line is the Seltos’ most affluent spec and it sits above the Tech Line and the GT Line.

2023 Honda City 1.5 Petrol Manual First Drive Review

By Desirazu Venkat23 May 2023

We get behind the wheel of the petrol manual Honda City with ADAS

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City vs Seltos [2022-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Kia Seltos [2022-2023]?

Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2022-2023] price is Rs. 10.69 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos [2022-2023] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between City and Seltos [2022-2023] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the SV Petrol MT variant, mileage of City is 17.8kmpl and for the HTE 1.5 variant, mileage of Seltos [2022-2023] is 16.5kmpl. Thus making City the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos [2022-2023]

Q: How is the performance of City compared to Seltos [2022-2023]?

For the SV Petrol MT variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm of power and 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm of torque. For the HTE 1.5 variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos [2022-2023] produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Honda City vs Kia Seltos [2022-2023]

Length (mm)	4574	4315
Width (mm)	1748	1800
Height (mm)	1489	1620
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2610
Ground Clearance (mm)		190

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	506	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	50

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited