Audi Q3 Sportback vs Kia Seltos

Last Updated: September 17, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 43.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q3 Sportback, priced at Rs. 54.25 Lakh. On the performance front, the Q3 Sportback uses a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm and the Seltos a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the Q3 Sportback and Seltos, the Q3 Sportback is the better pick for performance, while the Seltos stands out for affordability.

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Q3 Sportback vs Seltos Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3 SportbackKia Seltos
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 54.25 LakhRs. 11.00 Lakh
Mileage 10.14 kmplNot Available
Engine 1984 cc1497 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm113bhp@6300rpm
Top speed 220 Km/hNot Available

Q3 Sportback vs Seltos Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 Sportback 40TFSI QuattroKia Seltos HTE
Rating
33 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Audi Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 54.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm 113bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD 2WD
Colors
Audi Q3 Sportback Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 205/65 R16
Boot Space 380 Liters 447 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,04,944 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.38 Lakh Q3 Sportback Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
40 TFSI quattro
SmartStream G1.5
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
113bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4100rpm
144Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPi
Kerb Weight
1595 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
62 Liters
47 Liters
Top Speed
220 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (City)
10.14 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
14.93 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
3
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
380 Liters
447 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
No
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4518*2022*1558 mm3
4460*1830*1635 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2690 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
6
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10" inch
10.25 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
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Audi Q3 Sportback Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 Sportback vs Kia Seltos?
As per the users experiences Audi Q3 Sportback is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 Sportback vs Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Audi Q3 Sportback by ₹43.25 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 Sportback vs Kia Seltos?
For the 40TFSI Quattro version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 Sportback produces 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4100rpm of torque. Whereas for the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi Q3 Sportback has better performance.

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