Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki XL6

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Maruti Suzuki XL6 price starts at Rs. 14.68 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.14 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Seltos, priced at Rs. 21.82 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the XL6 a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and XL6, the Seltos is the better pick for performance, while the XL6 stands out for affordability.

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Seltos vs XL6 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMaruti Suzuki XL6
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.82 LakhRs. 14.68 Lakh
Mileage Not Available20.27 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1462 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm
Top speed Not Available170 Km/h

Seltos vs XL6 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos GTX (O) Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki XL6 Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
Rating
56 reviews
96 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.68 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Maruti Suzuki XL6 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.27 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 195/60 R16
Boot Space 447 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. 42,208 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 28,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,935 / 5 years
Insurance Seltos Insurance XL6 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
136.8Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1225 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
170 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.27 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Electric
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
6
Boot Space
447 Liters
209 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4445*1775*1755 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2740 mm

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Wireless, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
4
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Wireless, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
7 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
3rd Row 50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Driver Seat Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

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

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1765

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 XL6
  • Larger, two-tone 16-inch alloys
  • 4 airbags
  • Ventilated seats
  • Better Infotainment Interface
  • Revised, refined engine
  • 6-speed automatic option with paddle shifts
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 XL6
  • No XL7 version at the time of launch
  • Prices have jumped up
  • Engine lacks punch for highway overtakes
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Q. Which is better, Tata Harrier or Maruti XL6?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Tata Harrier has got the design to impress, and save for some minor misses it’s well-equipped too. It’s definitely the one to pick if you want the big SUV experience, or if you want to be chauffeured around to work. Yes, it’s not the easiest to drive inside the city (and that's largely down to its big size), but we reckon one can get used to it over time. It’s the one that currently offers the best blend of city and highway drivability. 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.

Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki XL6 FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki XL6 is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is cheaper than Kia Seltos by ₹7.14 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki XL6?
For the GTX (O) Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Seltos produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of XL6 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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