Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki S Cross, priced at Rs. 12.92 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the S Cross a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and S Cross, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Seltos vs S Cross Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMaruti Suzuki S Cross
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.25 LakhRs. 12.92 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.43 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1462 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm103.25bhp@6000rpm

Seltos vs S Cross Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMaruti Suzuki S Cross Alpha AT
Rating
56 reviews
58 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.92 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,HatchbackAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 4 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.43 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/60 R16
Boot Space 447 Liters 375 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 21,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 54,154 Seltos Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
K15B Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1130-1170 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74.0 X 85.0
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
48 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.43 Kmpl

Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
McPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Torsion Beam & coil spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.5
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial,Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
7 Step illumination Control,TFT information Display with Trip Meter & Fuel Consumption,Front Map Lamp,Satin Plating Finish on AC Louver Vents,Satin Chrome Interior Finish,Piano Black Centre Louver Face,Glove Box illumination,Front Footwell illumination,Luggage Room illumination,Door Armrest with Leather Finish
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
375 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles,Silver Skid Plate Garnish.B-Pillar Black Out,Centre Wheel Cap,Chrome Front Grille,Black Roof Rail,Machined Alloy Wheels
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4300*1785*1595 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2600 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Soft Touch IP,Dust & Pollen Filter,Driver Side Footrest,Sunglass Holder,Driver Side Vanity Mirror,Reclining Rear Seat,Vanity Mirror Lamps,Engine Auto Start-Stop Cancel Switch
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
17.78cm Touchscreen Smartplay Studio,Navigation System with Live traffic Update(through Smartplay Studio App),2 Tweeters
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
No
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

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.
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Now gets a refined 1.5-litre petrol with smart hybrid tech, finally gets an automatic option, very spacious, brilliant ride quality.
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)
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Crossover in a sea of SUVs, interior quality doesn't feel premium, no diesel engine option.
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Q. Which car to buy, S-Cross or Taigun?
  • Among the two options, we would suggest you to go with the new Volkswagen Taigun. It has a good amount of features, safety feature-wise too it feels sorted right from the base variant. The ride is comfortable enough and more importantly is fun to drive. On the other hand, the Maruti S-Cross is aging and is due for an update. You may wait for the launch of the second-gen S-Cross if you are looking for a capable city car with a spacious cabin and brilliant ride quality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Is there any better option than S-Cross in 2021?
  • Kia Carrens is an option
  • The S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. Maruti S-Cross is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.26bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138nm@4400rpm. The S-Cross fights out with the Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
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Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki S Cross by ₹1.67 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of S Cross produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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