Kia Seltos [2023-2024] vs Honda City

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos [2023-2024] and Honda City. The Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh. The Kia Seltos [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos [2023-2024] provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl.

Seltos [2023-2024] vs City Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos [2023-2024]	City
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 11.86 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	113 bhp	119 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 11.86 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	17.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	712
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
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	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	3

Mobile App Features

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	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Beige & Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

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	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

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
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen 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
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

15 Ratings

4.5/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

I love this car's looks

Driving experience is better than other cars in this segment cars comfort is very good I love this car dizziness music system is very good safety is very good and the interior is excellent.

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

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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.

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We have driven the new Seltos already. For this review, we are focusing on the real-world performance, fuel efficiency and of course, the drive experience of the turbo petrol iMT version.

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Seltos [2023-2024] vs City Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos [2023-2024] and Honda City?

Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos [2023-2024] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos [2023-2024] and City is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, mileage of Seltos [2023-2024] is 17kmpl and for the SV Petrol MT variant, mileage of City is 17.8kmpl. Thus making City the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos [2023-2024]

Q: How is the performance of Seltos [2023-2024] compared to City?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos [2023-2024] produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. 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.

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Kia Seltos [2023-2024] vs Honda City

Length (mm)	4365	4574
Width (mm)	1800	1748
Height (mm)	1620	1489
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2600

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	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 Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

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

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