Kia Seltos vs Maruti Ciaz

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 1.49 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Ciaz priced at Rs. 9.40 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Ciaz (Petrol Model) is 20.04 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Ciaz (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel AT vs Maruti Ciaz Alpha AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Ciaz

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Diesel ATCiaz Alpha AT
Engine Type 1.5l CRDi VGT K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 20.04 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Ciaz Alpha AT
Rating
72 reviews
198 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.29 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 4 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 20.04 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 195/55 R16
Boot Space 433 Liters 510 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,784 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 27,716 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 58,004 Ciaz Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
...
DOHC
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Bore X Stroke
...
74 x 85
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
43 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
20.04 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.4 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
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
Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
433 Liters
510 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4490*1730*1485 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2650 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
...
Touchscreen Smart Play System
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
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
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
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
Front & Rear
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, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
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
Torque Assist,Seat Belt Reminder (Rear) - Lamp & Buzzer,PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION COMPLIANCE,FULL FRONTAL IMPACT COMPLIANCE, FRONTAL OFFSET IMPACT COMPLIANCE,SIDE IMPACT COMPLIANCE
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
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
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.
Maruti Ciaz
  • Spacious
  • comfortable and feels premium. Second row leg room can shame cars from many segments above it.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Maruti Ciaz
  • Only 2 airbags in even the top Alpha model. No sunroof which it's rivals have.Not the most inspiring to drive
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Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Ciaz is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
The Maruti Ciaz is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 8.15 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
The Maruti Ciaz delivers better mileage 20.04 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
For the X-Line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Seltos produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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