Honda City vs Kia Seltos
Honda City vs Kia Seltos Summary
| Basic Info | City ZX MT Diesel | Seltos X-Line AT D |
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| Brand | Honda | Kia |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 15.18 Lakh View On Road Price | Rs. 18.19 Lakh View On Road Price |
| Rating | 4.3 (778 Ratings) |
4.3 (885 Ratings) |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cc | 1493 cc |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Max Power | 97.89bhp@3600rpm | 113.43bhp@4000rpm |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed | 6-speed AT |
| Drive Type | FWD | 2WD |
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| Mileage (ARAI) | 24.1 Kmpl | ... |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 215/55 R18 |
| Boot Space | 506 Liters | 433 Liters |
| Ground Clearance (Laden) | ... | 190 mm |
| Steering Mounted Audio Control | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger and Side Front | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
| Insurance | Rs. 42,043 City Insurance | Rs. 65,884 Seltos Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Larger both in length and width
- comfortable ride
- better interiors
- more leg room in the back seats and a great feature set. And if you still like the old one
- it's still on sale as the 4th Generation Honda City!
Kia Seltos
- Looks stylish
- Feels premium inside
- Bose speaker system is delightful
- First-in-segment features
- Plethora of engine-transmission options
- Killer pricing.
Honda City
- Smaller front seats
- head room in the front
- misses out on premium features like cooled seats and wireless charging. It's still one of the more pricey sedans in the segment.
Kia Seltos
- Rear under-thigh support could be better
- Manual transmission gearshifts could be better
- ride quality on the stiff side.
City and Seltos Competitors
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Kia Sonet
Rs. 6.95 Lakh -
Maruti Ciaz
Rs. 8.87 Lakh
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Honda City 4th Generation
Rs. 9.29 Lakh
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Honda Amaze
Rs. 6.38 Lakh
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Skoda Rapid
Rs. 7.79 Lakh
News Updates on City and Seltos
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Grab Discounts Of Up To Rs 45,108 On Honda Cars This DecemberDec 5, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Sonet, Seltos, And Carnival Now Dearer Than BeforeJan 7, 2022 | By Team ZigWheels
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Honda Introduces New Antivirus Cabin Air Filter As Official AccessoryOct 19, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos And Sonet Colours Revised, Some Options ScrappedJan 6, 2022 | By Team ZigWheels
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The Honda City Hybrid Will Make Its Way To India In 2022Aug 19, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos Gets A New X Line TrimSep 1, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Honda Cars Now Dearer By Up To Rs 1.12 LakhAug 4, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos X-Line vs GTX Plus Compared In Detailed ImagesAug 27, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Now Operate Your Honda City Via A Google DeviceJul 29, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Production-spec Kia Seltos X-Line Breaks Cover: A Positive First Impression?Aug 26, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
Recently Asked User Questions
- I own a 2021 Kia Seltos 1.4TGDI DCT model. In terms of performance it's one of the best I have driven. On open roads it can easily beat the likes of Innova, Fortuner and all big guys with its sheer speed and Dual clutch just makes you zoom past other cars while they figure to get the car in right gear. Power is in its dual clutch and turbo engine. The Dual clutch is the best, it's like someone is choosing the right gear for you constantly. Features wise one of the best and the 360 camera quality is on par with high end cars. I have not driven the diesel automatic on highway but it will not be as quick as the 1.4TGDI especially with torque converter. If you enjoy driving a good car this is the best you can get, the top end petrol variant. Mileage average I got is 13kmpl with half aggressive highway and half on eco mode in city combined. I will take that anyday with the performance the car is giving. I went for top end petrol because of its performance and dual clutch which I know is drivers best friend. I didn't choose diesel because the same engine is being offered from base variant of Sonet and all the way upto top end Seltos. There is no value for money in the top variant for diesel. You can get the same engine for much less cost.
- Value for money buys1) basic variants HTE, both petrol & Diesel.2) mid variants HTK plus both petrol & Diesel.3) top variants HTX both petrol & Diesel.4) The top most variants HTX plus & GTX plus, both petrol & Diesel are the best, but not value for money.
- Agreed all are in one or another single value for money even the highest model don't cross luxury limit to pay the tax for it watch out for long term review luster gone in many Chinese parts and the Corona the future of Kia???
- Don’t cancel your booking. I have clocked 5800 km on my diesel 1.5 seltos and i have faced NO problems at all till date. The only problem with seltos is in case you meet with an accident then it will take some lil bit more time for spares to arrive in workshop but it is obvious as the brand is new. Seltos is perfect package according to me and iam happy with my Seltos. Even i had cancelled creta 1.4 crdi booking after seltos was launched. And iam very happy that i bought KIA SELTOS. Just go ahead for seltos without a second thought
- For your information KIA Seltos and Hyundai Creta both are built on the same platform. If you are concerned about the crash test ratings then you should know that Creta would have performed similarly in the crash test due to the same build. So yeah, If you are looking for a safer option consider may be harrier or XUV 300
- Plz don’t buy seltos . Now Indian crash test has given only 3 stars to seltos . you should surely go for creta.Even brezza is been given 4 stars . I have seltos GTK 2019 model . As soon as I saw the rating given in Indian crash test I feel bad for my decision.plz think before buying .
- If you are passionate about the power and thrill while driving a car then you should go for petrol 1.4 Ltr petrol which has Turbo changer which boosts the engine power when you need to throttle. But If, punchy engine is not your prime requirement then go for 1.5 Ltr petrol engine. Also pls note that the service cost of 1.4 ltr will be slightly more than 1.5 ltr engine due to turbo charger installed in it.
- As you know dct is dual clutch tx this enables extremly fast changing of gears. its a gdi ie exremely rich fuel mixture (because of turbo ) sprayed into the cumbustion chamber, there is no input manifold this enables better performance. gdi also have their draw back. over all its fun also in a sober mode driving its a king. some have clocked 15 to 17 average on high way of course.
- If you want the car to pull you back while extreme acceleration then you should go for 1.4 petrol turbo.1.5 petrol has a better mileage but you will not get that punch. I have personally bought 1.4 petrol Dct, it gives me abt 8-9kmpl in city but give me a thrill to drive.
City Vs Seltos Comparison FAQs
Which car is best between City vs Seltos?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper City vs Seltos?
The Honda City is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 3.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance City vs Seltos?
For the ZX MT Diesel version, 1498 cc Diesel engine of City produces 97.89bhp@3600rpm of power and 200nm@1750rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line AT D version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Seltos produces 113.43bhp@4000rpm of power and 250nm@1500-2750rpm of torqueAs per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.
User Reviews of Comparison
- Honda City
- Kia Seltos
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5.0
No best and all car engineering features like TPMS(Tire-pressure monitoring system), ESP(Electronic Stability Programme)/agile handling, brake assist, traction control, hill assist, 4 airbags👍, tilt and telescopic steering, height-adjustable driver seat, 3 point seat belt in a rear 👌👍, 5 Front doors both side keyless door handles *👌excellent👌* - all in base variant - perfect car, Offers what popular SUVs don’t offer even in 15 lac variant. All required connected car features. Weblink support in infotainment system - rare👌, Phone screen mirror/cast👌. Best looking car under 20lac. Premium, sophisticated👌. Driving control and safety features loaded👌. Future-ready for CNG conversation with a big boot. Driving in hills, no GC (Gas Chromatography)problem, reliable engine, very comfortable, excellent mileage on highways get up to 21-22kmpl (petrol), normal open long driving highways 19-20kmpl, normal hill roads - 14-15kmpl, city traffic 12-13kmpl. Extremely high control while driving, no body roll. A perfect car for the family.
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5.0
Perfect sedan from honda - honda city - honda city is the most luxurious and perfect sedan from honda available at such low price.I am using this car since last one year.I am satisfied with its performance but it's mileage is little bit low.Although it's is very good car.It is very much comfortable car.The sunroof is one of the most attractive things that honda has provided in this vehicle with great comfort.
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5.0
I bought this car for comfort and this car gives great driving experience to the driver.I have driven it for almost 5000 km.Loved it all the ways.Speakers are good but could have been better like bose, Harman etc.And v model is the best.It has everything in it.So far i didn't found any complaints about this car.So pleased with my decision of purchasing it.
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5.0
Well honda city has a road presence.But still - the kind of plush seating space and feel good factor which you will get with honda city will stay with you on long term basis.If you seek value for money full fledged sedan in manual transmission - honda city is strong recommended buy even in 2021.
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5.0
I have vento and city when i compare both the car, City comes with the best refinement and luxury, Great infotainment and driving experience.On the other side vento with great built, Agressiveness and best suspensions and drive experience.
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5.0
kia seltos is the only car liked by youngest person and the design of the car looks very good i not buy these car because i don't have efficient amount to buy😞😞😞 but i have seen a lots of reviews in youtube and my frnd have these car and fav car is seltos 😍😍😍 specifically htx variant of the car because it has cool function on it with manual function and mileage of the car all so super i wish too all to see that variant too and the kia has too improve the sunroof to panaromic and with new features that's it guys and again kia seltos is the only car gives you best road pression compare too any other suv in the segment 😁😁😁
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5.0
After a lot of R&D finally got the Kia Seltos HTE Diesel. I must say, I do not regret my decision. It is an absolute delight to drive this baby. The power is more than adequate to skim through Bengaluru city traffic and out on the highway, you just put your feet down, Seltos does the remaining. Overtaking is never a problem even if you are at speeds over 120 KMPH. Overall a value for money package.
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5.0
I booked the Kia seltos HTX BLACK COLOR even before it was launched, but I got the delivery only in Feb as the black color was not available as per the dealer. I booked the car for its looks, Interior and features it offered, however I am very satisfied with its drivability and responsiveness. I saw a huge bump in performance after my first service. Great Family SUV.
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5.0
I'm driving 1.5 petrol ivt.Done 6000km.Absolute pleasure driving in both city n highway conditions.Mileage is around 13.5-14 kmph in city with ac n goes upto 17kmph on highways if you drive in range of 90-110 speed.If you cruise at 90 it'll go upto 20kmph mileage.Super comfortable front n rear seats.Sturdy road grip n fim steering.Love my car.
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5.0
Its awesome i has many features now 2021 model has more features and its very suitable family car i am having gt line variant its just amazing engine is also very good but when i bought it spare parts were not available at that time but now its available in showrooms and local markets also