Ford EcoSport vs Kia Seltos

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 44,100 cheaper than the base variant of Ford EcoSport, priced at Rs. 11.69 Lakh. On the performance front, the EcoSport uses a 1498cc engine producing 99.23bhp@3750rpm and the Seltos a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the EcoSport and Seltos, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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EcoSport vs Seltos Comparison Summary

Specification Ford EcoSportKia Seltos
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.69 LakhRs. 11.25 Lakh
Mileage 21.7 kmplNot Available
Engine 1498 cc1497 cc
Max power 99.23bhp@3750rpm113bhp@6300rpm

EcoSport vs Seltos Key Highlights

Basic Info Ford EcoSport Sports DieselKia Seltos HTE
Rating
107 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Ford Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.69 Lakh Rs. 11.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 99.23bhp@3750rpm 113bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 21.7 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 205/65 R16
Boot Space 352 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 Not Available
Rs. 21,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 54,154 Seltos Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
Not Available
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.5 L Diesel Engine
SmartStream G1.5
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
99.23bhp@3750rpm
113bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque
215nm@1750-2500rpm
144Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPi
Kerb Weight
1309 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
No
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Braking (100-0 kmph)
41.27 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
26.28 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
52 Liters
47 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
21.7 Kmpl
Not Available

Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Semi-independent twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3
Not Available
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size
R16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Satin orange interior enviroment theme,Black inner door handles,Sporty Alloy pedal,Cargo area management system,Theatre dimming cabin lights,Front map lamps,Multi-colour footwell ambiente lighting,Glove Box Illumination,Premium cluster with chrome rings(10.67 cm)
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Integrated
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
352 Liters
447 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Lever
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
High black gloss front grille,Body coloured exterior door handles and outside mirror,Black out B-Pillar Strips,Black roof rails,Front & Rear bumper applique,Black painted roof,Puddle lamps on outisde mirrors,HID Headlamps
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3998*1765*1647 mm3
4460*1830*1635 mm3
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2690 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter device,12V power source outlet Front & Rear,Driver footrest,Driver seat back map pocket,Passenger seat back map pocket,Rear package tray,Sunglass Holder,Electrochromic inner rear view mirror
Sunglass Holder
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
No
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
No
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Vehicle connectivity with Fordpass,2 Front tweeters,Microphone
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
No
Internal Storage
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
6
Rear Entertainment System
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height only
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.25 inch
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
No
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
No
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
No
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
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)
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
Not Available
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
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

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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Kia Seltos Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is best between Ford EcoSport and Datsun Go Plus D petrol?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as Ford Ecosport has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the market. On the other hand, In Datsun Go Plus, the refreshed design, standard safety tech and added feel-good features, especially that touchscreen with a punchy engine and the easy to drive nature, makes this car exciting. But you’d still find some strange feature omissions and plastic quality isn’t all that great either. That said, neither of these is a dealbreaker. Moreover, For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Best value for money variant?
  • Selecting a particular variant would depend on your budget and feature requirement. We would suggest you go for the Titanium variant as it is the top-selling variant of Ford EcoSport. This is the variant to go for if you do not plan on stretching your budget too far. It returns a certified mileage of 15.9 kmpl. It is powered by a 1496 cc engine which is available with a Manual transmission. The 1496 cc engine puts out 120.69bhp@6500rpm of power and 149Nm@4500rpm of torque. The Titanium variant features Multi-function Steering Wheel, Touch Screen, Engine Start Stop Button, Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirro, Automatic Climate Control, Anti Lock Braking System, Air Conditioner, Power Steering. Driver/Passenger Airbag, etc. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for the dealership.
Q. Ford ecosport trend petrol or ford freestyle flair edition?
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. Ford EcoSport is currently available in Petrol and Diesel engines. The 1496 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 120.69bhp@6500rpm and torque of 149Nm@4500rpm. The 1498 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 99.23bhp@3750rpm and torque of 215Nm@1750-2500rpm. On the other hand, if we talk about Freestyle then it is a fun-to-drive car, with good riding quality and with decent safety features. The 1194 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 94.93bhp@6500rpm and torque of 119nm@4250rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Ford EcoSport Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Ford EcoSport vs Kia Seltos?
As per the users experiences Ford EcoSport is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, safety and features in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of comfort. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Ford EcoSport vs Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Ford EcoSport by ₹44,100.
Which car offers better performance Ford EcoSport vs Kia Seltos?
For the Sports Diesel version, 1498 cc Diesel engine of EcoSport produces 99.23bhp@3750rpm of power and 215nm@1750-2500rpm 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 Ford EcoSport has better performance.

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