Kia Seltos vs Honda City vs Nissan Kicks

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos, Honda City and Nissan Kicks. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.52 Lakh, Honda City price is Rs. 14.50 Lakh and Nissan Kicks price is Rs. 11.07 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Nissan Kicks is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl, City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Kicks provides the mileage of 13.9 kmpl.

Seltos vs City vs Kicks Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	City	Kicks
Price	Rs. 13.52 Lakh	Rs. 14.50 Lakh	Rs. 11.07 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc	1498 cc
Power	113 bhp	119 bhp	105 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 13.52 Lakh

On-Road Price, Chennai

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 14.50 Lakh

On-Road Price, Chennai

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

Rs. 11.07 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

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BROCHURE
COLOURS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 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	1.5 HR15
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	105 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	17.8View Mileage Details	13.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	712	695
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
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	Mcpherson strut with coil spring, stabilzer bar & Double acting Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam with coil springs & Double acting Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3	5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	185 / 60 R15	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	185 / 60 R15	215 / 65 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)	3 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
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)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	3	2

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	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	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Golden Brown Metallic	Deep Blue Pearl
Gravity Grey	Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Night Shade
Imperial Blue	Lunar Silver Metallic	Blade Silver
Pewter Olive	Platinum White Pearl	Fire Red
Intense Red		Bronze Grey
Sparkling Silver		Pearl White
Clear White		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

19 Ratings

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.6/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior	3.5Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.6Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.6Performance	3.5Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.5Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	3.5Value 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

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

Awaasaam...

Best car great Love to drive Best economic Good fuel capacity. Power full engine Less maintenance Great look Shine Performance nice best lovely Buy everyone and try to do best review

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Seltos vs City vs Kicks Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos, Honda City and Nissan Kicks?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.52 Lakh, Honda City price is Rs. 14.50 Lakh and Nissan Kicks price is Rs. 11.07 Lakh. Hence Nissan Kicks is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos, City and Kicks is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl, for the SV Petrol MT variant, mileage of City is 17.8kmpl and for the XL 1.5 variant, mileage of Kicks is 13.9kmpl. Thus making City the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos and Kicks

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to City and Kicks?

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 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 XL 1.5 variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Kicks produces 105 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 142 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Honda City vs Nissan Kicks

Length (mm)	4365	4574	4384
Width (mm)	1800	1748	1813
Height (mm)	1620	1489	1669
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2600	2673
Ground Clearance (mm)			210

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	506	400
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	40	50

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	Remote
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	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	50000