Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Tata Safari. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl.

Seltos vs Safari Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Safari
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 15.49 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

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Tata Safari

Smart

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SPECIFICATIONS
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COLOURS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
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	16.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	815
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
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 & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
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
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 on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone		Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
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	1

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		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, 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
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Lunar Slate
	Gravity Grey	Stellar Frost
	Imperial Blue
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

19 Ratings

4.6/5

31 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.3Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Fabulously designed car

Good one, been driving Seltos for 8 months now, very good car, driving experience is amazing even though I have a base variant car it feels like the top end, that is how it’s designed

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

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By Ninad Ambre15 Oct 2023

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Seltos vs Safari Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Tata Safari?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the Smart variant, mileage of Safari is 16.3kmpl. Thus making Seltos the most fuel efficient as compared to Safari

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Safari?

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 Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari

Length (mm)	4365	4668
Width (mm)	1800	1922
Height (mm)	1620	1795
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2741

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	433	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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

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

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

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