Kia Seltos vs Citroen C5 Aircross

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Citroen C5 Aircross. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 39.99 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Citroen C5 Aircross is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and C5 Aircross provides the mileage of 17.5 kmpl.

Seltos vs C5 Aircross Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	C5 Aircross
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 39.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1997 cc
Power	113 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

Rs. 39.99 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Citroen C5 Aircross

Shine Dual Tone

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	DW10FC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	174 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	17.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	919
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut Suspension With Double Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression And Rebound
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle With Single Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® - Compression
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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 Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, 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	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, lumbar up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Individual
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Metropolitan Grey / Graphite
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Eclipse Blue with Black Roof
	Gravity Grey	Cumulus Grey with Black Roof
	Imperial Blue	Pearl White with black Roof
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.1/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.3Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	3.6Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	3.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Heavy look

fully satisfied. Amazing driving experience. Affordable price. Can by this anyone. Well stylish car. Superb interior. very comfortable for traveling. Overall I will give this car a rating 4.5out of 5

Comfort at its best

Pros: Comfortable, well Engineered car with stunning looks. Easy to drive on city roads and performs well on highways. Cons: Lacks basic features like ventilated and all-powered seats.

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Seltos vs C5 Aircross Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Citroen C5 Aircross?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Citroen C5 Aircross price is Rs. 39.99 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and C5 Aircross is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the Shine Dual Tone variant, mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5kmpl. Thus making C5 Aircross the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to C5 Aircross?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Shine Dual Tone variant, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Length (mm)	4365	4500
Width (mm)	1800	1969
Height (mm)	1620	1710
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2730
Kerb Weight (kg)		1685

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	580
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	52.5

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
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	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		LED
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	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
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000