Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari [2021-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Tata Safari [2021-2023]. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Safari [2021-2023] price is Rs. 15.65 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Safari [2021-2023] is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Safari [2021-2023] provides the mileage of 16.1 kmpl.

Seltos vs Safari [2021-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Safari [2021-2023]
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 15.65 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1956 cc
Power	113 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Safari [2021-2023]

Rs. 15.65 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Tata Safari [2021-2023]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		11.65
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0 L Kryotec
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	16.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		11.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 70 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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone		Separate Zone, Vents on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

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 manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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		4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Grey / Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Headrests	Front	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Royale Blue
	Gravity Grey	Daytona Grey
	Imperial Blue	Tropical Mist
	Pewter Olive	Orcus White
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.5/5

41 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.8Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value 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

Dream car

It's my dream car, just like you ride a Fortuner. Very comfortable for long journeys for whole family. Will buying soon. The interior and and colors combination are very good. Love it's.

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Safari [2021-2023] comparison with similar cars

Seltos vs Safari [2021-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Tata Safari [2021-2023]?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Safari [2021-2023] price is Rs. 15.65 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and Safari [2021-2023] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the XE variant, mileage of Safari [2021-2023] is 16.1kmpl. Thus making Seltos the most fuel efficient as compared to Safari [2021-2023]

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Safari [2021-2023]?

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 XE variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari [2021-2023] produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari [2021-2023]

Length (mm)	4365	4661
Width (mm)	1800	1894
Height (mm)	1620	1786
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2741
Ground Clearance (mm)		205
Kerb Weight (kg)		1825

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	433	447
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
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
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000