Kia Seltos vs Maruti Ertiga

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 2.20 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Ertiga priced at Rs. 8.69 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Ertiga (Petrol Model) is 20.3 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Ertiga (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT vs Maruti Ertiga ZXI Plus AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Ertiga

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTErtiga ZXI Plus AT
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi K15C Smart Hybrid
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 20.3 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMaruti Suzuki Ertiga ZXI Plus AT
Rating
72 reviews
162 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.03 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 20.3 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 185/65 R15
Boot Space 433 Liters 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,206 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 60,709 Ertiga Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
136.8Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
1150-1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
20.3 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.2 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
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
Sculpted Dashboard with Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish, Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish on Door Trims (Front),3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats with Recline function, Flexible luggage space with Flat Fold (3rd Row), Plush Dual-Tone Seat Fabric, Front Seat Back Pockets, Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder, Dazzle Chrome Tipped Parking Brake Lever, Gear Shift Knob with Dazzle Chrome Finish, Split Type Luggage Board
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
209 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,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
3D Origami Style LED Tail Lamps, Dynamic Chrome Winged Front Grille, Floating Type Roof Design in Rear, New Back Door Garnish with Chrome Insert, Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2380 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
...
17.8 Cm Touchscreen SmartPlay Infotainment System, Tweeters 2, Apple Carplay, Android auto, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Scree
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
MID With Coloured TFT, Digital Clock, Outside Temperature Gauge, Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg), Headlamp On Warning, Air Cooled Twin Cup Holders (Console), Power Socket (12V) 2nd Row, 2nd Row Smart Phone Storage Space, Power Socket (12V) 3rd Row, Retractable ORVMs (Key Operated),Coin/Ticket Holder (Driver Side), Foot rest, Suzuki connect(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Time Fence, Trip Summary,, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance Around Destination, Vehicle location Sharing, Overspeed, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel & Low Range, Dashboard View, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Battery Health), Distance to Empty
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
SmartPlay Pro Touch Screen Infotainment System, Premium Sound System, Wireless android auto & apple carplay
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
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
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, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
4
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
Suzuki Heartect Platform
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
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
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 Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. CNG is available with more features
  • claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Maruti Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior. Power numbers have dropped slightly. Prices have jumped up.

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Maruti Ertiga?

60% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Maruti Ertiga in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 515 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Maruti Ertiga on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
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 Ertiga is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
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 Ertiga Seltos
Mileage 3.9 4.0
Performance 4.4 4.1
Comfort 4.7 4.2
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Safety 4.1 3.6
Features 4.9 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. 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 details.
Q. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.

Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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 Ertiga is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Ertiga is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 7.41 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Ertiga delivers better mileage 20.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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. Whereas for the ZXI Plus AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 136.8Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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