Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Passat

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Passat. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Passat is available in 1968 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Passat provides the mileage of 17.42 kmpl.

Seltos vs Passat Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Passat
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 25.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1968 cc
Power	113 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

Rs. 25.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	DSG Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	174 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	17.42View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
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	McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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 Three Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
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
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	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Deep Black
	Gravity Grey	Atlantic Blue
	Imperial Blue	Black Oak brown
	Pewter Olive	Mangan Grey
	Intense Red	Pyrit Silver
	Sparkling Silver	Oryx white
	Clear White	Oryx white

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

19 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	5.0Value 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

Heaven made By Passat

When I went On website To check Car price it was very less. i got that car very easily without any issue of money.It is better to purchase compare to other cars or SUV/MUV like innova . When I Drive it first time it was tooo smooth even it's suspension is too good . It's look is Mind blowing From exterior as well interior . Servicing and maintenance of car is not much High but it is in my budget My suggestion is that purchase this car don't waste your money by purchasing other cars of same price

More Expert Reviews on Seltos and Passat

Volkswagen Passat Review: Pros and Cons

By Vikrant Singh01 Aug 2019

Yes, the Volkswagen Passat costs Rs 40 lakhs on the road. And no, it doesn’t command the same snob value as an Audi or a BMW or a Mercedes. Maybe not even as much as a Volvo or a Jaguar.

Living with the Volkswagen Passat

By Omkar Thakur10 Dec 2018

It would be justified to call it a limousine owing to its length and cabin space and we got to live with it for a brief period of time and we have to tell you how was it living with the Passat.

2017 Volkswagen Passat Road Test

By Santosh Nair28 Feb 2018

Admirers and users fondly remember the earlier generations of the Volkswagen Passat. Especially to some of us testers who had the privilege of using it as a long-term in the fleet. We agree it didn’t set the sales charts on fire (thanks to the booming SUV segment), but as a package, there was little to find fault with this sedan. And now, VW is back in the segment by re-introducing the company’s flagship sedan, and what you’re eyeing is the eighth-generation Passat that drove into the Indian market in October 2017. So what’s new? In a nutshell, it has evolved into a more complete product that’s now underpinned by the MQB platform, and is now loaded with more technology and features.

Length (mm)	4365	4767
Width (mm)	1800	1832
Height (mm)	1620	1456
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2786
Ground Clearance (mm)		145
Kerb Weight (kg)		1535

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	586
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	66

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	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6+
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

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

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