Kia Seltos vs Maruti Wagon R

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 5.35 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Wagon R priced at Rs. 5.54 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Wagon R (Petrol Model) is 25.19 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Wagon R (Top Model) is powered by 998 cc engine.

Seltos vs Wagon R

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTWagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual tone
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi K12N
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 24.43 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMaruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual toneRenault Triber RXZ
Rating
72 reviews
232 reviews
258 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.32 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 8.22 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm 71.01bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 5-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Renault Triber Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 24.43 Kmpl 20 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 165/70 R14 185/65
Boot Space 433 Liters 341 Liters 84 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes ... ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,170 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 15,911 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ... ...
Rs. 16,012 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 39,713 Wagon R Insurance Rs. 36,726 Triber Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
K12N
ENERGY Engine
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
88.50bhp@6000rpm
71.01bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
113Nm@4400rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
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multi-point fuel injection
Kerb Weight
...
850 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
...
...
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
32 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
...
...
140 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
24.43 Kmpl
20 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
14 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
16 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
...
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.7 m
...
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
165/70 R14
185/65
Wheel Size
...
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
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
Dual Tone Interior,Steering Wheel Garnish,Silver Inside Door Handles,Driver Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Passenger Side Vanity Mirror Sunvisor,Silver Finish Gear Shift Knob,Instrument Cluster Meter Theme(White),Low Fuel Warning,Low Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg.),Distance To Empty,Headlamp On Warning
dual tone dashboard with silver accents,inner door handles(silver finish),LED instrument cluster,HVAC knobs with chrome ring,chrome finished parking brake buttons,knobs on front,piano black finish around mediaNAV evolution,2nd row seats–slide,recline, fold & tumble function,easyfix seats: fold and tumble function,storage on centre console(closed),cooled centre console,upper glove box,rear grab handles in 2nd and 3rd row,front seat back pocket – passenger side,LED cabin lamp,eco scoring,front seat back pocket–driver side,
Digital Cluster
...
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
7
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
341 Liters
84 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)
B-Pillar Black Out Tape,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs(Black),Dual Tone Exteriors(Optional)
wheel arch cladding,body colour bumper,ORVMs(mystery black),door handle chrome,roof rails with load carrying capacity (50kg),triple edge chrome front grille,SUV skid plates–front & rear,dual tone exterior with mystery black roof (optional),
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
3655*1620*1675 mm3
3990*1739*1643 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2435 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
182 mm

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
Front Cabin Lamps(3 Positions),Gear Position Indicator,Accessory Socket Front Row With Storage Space,1L Bottle Holders(All Four Door,Front Console,Rear Parcel Tray,Co Driver Side Front Seat Under Tray&Rear Back Pocket,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
3rd row Ac vents
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
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 Studio With Smartphone Navigatio
on-board computer,
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
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
...
...
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
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
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
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
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
...
rear seat belt reminder,front seat belt with load limiter,pedestrian protection,
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
...
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
...
3 Star
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
...
...
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 Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • spacious cabin
  • large boot
  • basic safety kit on all variants
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Maruti Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded. 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
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 Wagon R is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Wagon R is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 13.12 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
The Maruti Wagon R delivers better mileage 24.43 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?
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 Dual tone version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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