Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 2.40 Lakh costlier than base model of Citroen Aircross priced at Rs. 8.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Citroen Aircross (Petrol Model) is 17.6 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Citroen Aircross (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine , while Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Citroen Aircross Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT vs Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Aircross vs Seltos

Key Highlights Aircross Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DTSeltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Engine Type PURETECH 110 Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Max Power 108.62bhp@5500rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.6 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl

Aircross vs Seltos Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen Aircross Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DTKia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Rating
42 reviews
72 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.54 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1482 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 108.62bhp@5500rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Citroen Aircross Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.6 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R17 215/55 R18
Boot Space 444 Liters 433 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 28,142 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 66,295 Aircross Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance
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Engine Type
PURETECH 110
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1482 cc
Max Power
108.62bhp@5500rpm
157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
205Nm@1750-2500rpm
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
GDi
Kerb Weight
1309 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
...
Eco-Normal-Sport

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
160 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
17.6 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
...
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accent, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Premium Printed Headliner, Anodised Bronze Instrument Panel - Deco, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accent - IP, AC Vents Inner Part,Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, Glossy Black Accent - Door Armrest, AC Vents (Side) Outer Rings, Central AC Vents, Steering Wheel Controls, Leatherette Front And Rear Door Armrest, Tripmeter, Distance To Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Outside Temperature Indicator In Cluster, Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
444 Liters
433 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured Bumpers, Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron - Chrome, Front Panel: Chrome Moustache, Front Grill Upper - Painted Glossy Black, Glossy Black Tailgate Embellisher, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors - High Gloss Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Body Side Sill Cladding, Sash Tape - A&B Pillar, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4323*1796*1669 mm3
4365*1800*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2671 mm
2610 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket, Co-driver Side Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Driver Seat Armrest, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide On Instrument Panel, Rear Roof Airvents, 3rd row - Bottle Holder, 3rd Row 2 Fast Chargers
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
Citroen Connect Touchscreen, Mirror Screen (Apple CarPlay™ And Android Auto™) Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, MyCitroen Connect With 35 Smart Features, C - Buddy Personal Assistant Applicatio
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
...
3
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.

Is Citroen Aircross Better Than Kia Seltos?

90% users have chosen Citroen Aircross over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 188 users have also rated Citroen Aircross and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Seltos has out rated Citroen Aircross on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Aircross Seltos
Mileage 2.8 3.9
Performance 3.3 4.4
Comfort 4.5 4.7
Maintenance 2.8 4.1
Safety 4.0 4.1
Features 3.5 4.9
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Citroen Aircross Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos?
Kia Seltos has out rated Citroen Aircross on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos?
The Citroen Aircross is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 5.90 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 17.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Citroen Aircross vs Kia Seltos?
For the Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aircross produces 108.62bhp@5500rpm of power and 205Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen Aircross has better performance.

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