Kia Seltos vs MG Astor

Question 1

Q. Which car is worth tp buy, Seltos or Astor?

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Both MG Astor and Kia Seltos are considerable SUVs. Morris Garages might be late to the compact SUV party with the Astor. However, MG has given its segment-first features like AI tech and autonomous driving features to ensure the Astor stands out from the crowd. Then there’s the interior quality, which is easily one of the best in its segment. The Seltos, on the other hand, promises to be a combination of premium quality, stylish looks, and a plethora of engine-transmission options with a sprinkle of premium appeal. And more than anything its pricing makes it one of the hottest picks in the segment. The Astor’s biggest trump card, though, is the interior quality. In fact, MG has done such a good job that it might just set a new segment benchmark. Also, the ADAS system proved to be well-calibrated and promises to make your everyday drive much safer and convenient. For a better understanding of compatibility, performance and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details. Read More: - MG Astor First Drive Review: Standing Out In Style - Kia Seltos vs MG Astor

Question 2

Q. Which is the best variant to buy in Kia Seltos?

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I own a 2021 Kia Seltos 1.4TGDI DCT model. In terms of performance it's one of the best I have driven. On open roads it can easily beat the likes of Innova, Fortuner and all big guys with its sheer speed and Dual clutch just makes you zoom past other cars while they figure to get the car in right gear. Power is in its dual clutch and turbo engine. The Dual clutch is the best, it's like someone is choosing the right gear for you constantly. Features wise one of the best and the 360 camera quality is on par with high end cars. I have not driven the diesel automatic on highway but it will not be as quick as the 1.4TGDI especially with torque converter. If you enjoy driving a good car this is the best you can get, the top end petrol variant. Mileage average I got is 13kmpl with half aggressive highway and half on eco mode in city combined. I will take that anyday with the performance the car is giving. I went for top end petrol because of its performance and dual clutch which I know is drivers best friend. I didn't choose diesel because the same engine is being offered from base variant of Sonet and all the way upto top end Seltos. There is no value for money in the top variant for diesel. You can get the same engine for much less cost.

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Value for money buys1) basic variants HTE, both petrol & Diesel.2) mid variants HTK plus both petrol & Diesel.3) top variants HTX both petrol & Diesel.4) The top most variants HTX plus & GTX plus, both petrol & Diesel are the best, but not value for money.

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Agreed all are in one or another single value for money even the highest model don't cross luxury limit to pay the tax for it watch out for long term review luster gone in many Chinese parts and the Corona the future of Kia???

Question 3

Q. What is the difference between 1.5 petrol and 1.4 turbocharged petrol engine of Kia Seltos?

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If you are passionate about the power and thrill while driving a car then you should go for petrol 1.4 Ltr petrol which has Turbo changer which boosts the engine power when you need to throttle. But If, punchy engine is not your prime requirement then go for 1.5 Ltr petrol engine. Also pls note that the service cost of 1.4 ltr will be slightly more than 1.5 ltr engine due to turbo charger installed in it.

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As you know dct is dual clutch tx this enables extremly fast changing of gears. its a gdi ie exremely rich fuel mixture (because of turbo ) sprayed into the cumbustion chamber, there is no input manifold this enables better performance. gdi also have their draw back. over all its fun also in a sober mode driving its a king. some have clocked 15 to 17 average on high way of course.

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If you want the car to pull you back while extreme acceleration then you should go for 1.4 petrol turbo.1.5 petrol has a better mileage but you will not get that punch. I have personally bought 1.4 petrol Dct, it gives me abt 8-9kmpl in city but give me a thrill to drive.

Question 4

Q. There have been a lot of negative reviews for Seltos off late and this is really getting me confusing as to whether I should stick to Seltos or cancel the booking and opt for Creta, thus being safe?

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Don’t cancel your booking. I have clocked 5800 km on my diesel 1.5 seltos and i have faced NO problems at all till date. The only problem with seltos is in case you meet with an accident then it will take some lil bit more time for spares to arrive in workshop but it is obvious as the brand is new. Seltos is perfect package according to me and iam happy with my Seltos. Even i had cancelled creta 1.4 crdi booking after seltos was launched. And iam very happy that i bought KIA SELTOS. Just go ahead for seltos without a second thought

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For your information KIA Seltos and Hyundai Creta both are built on the same platform. If you are concerned about the crash test ratings then you should know that Creta would have performed similarly in the crash test due to the same build. So yeah, If you are looking for a safer option consider may be harrier or XUV 300

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Plz don’t buy seltos . Now Indian crash test has given only 3 stars to seltos . you should surely go for creta.Even brezza is been given 4 stars . I have seltos GTK 2019 model . As soon as I saw the rating given in Indian crash test I feel bad for my decision.plz think before buying .

Question 5

Q. Which is better Kia Seltos petrol or diesel?

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1) Diesel will have slightly more maintenance costs than petrol version, however this is offset by distance travelled over 15,000 km per year, AC usage, full load of passengers looking, luggage etc.2) However maintenance & servicing of DCT is expensive, because of the Nature of the components, high cost of spares, replacement, consumables of the DCT.3) Further DCT is a premium version & Naturally servicing & spares will be substantially higher, when compared to other versions.4) DCT variant is for premium segment, those who are willing to spend money for luxury, sporty feel, high power output. Those looking for economy should avoid DCT & gofor petrol or diesel. Also kia makes maximum margin on the DCT variant. 5) That said, I emphasize that DCT variant servicing & maintenance will be substantially higher, but it will not cost a bomb, like Audi, Skoda, Mercedes etc so test drive a DCT & if you love it, go for it, without regrets.

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1) if you drive more than 15, 000 to 20,000 km per year go for the diesel.2) if your driving kilometers is less than 15000 per year go for the petrol.3) if you are addicted to the torque of diesel, get the diesel variant, irrespective of annual kilometers covered.4) if you are a connoisseur, to get maximum pleasure of driving & not bothered about the mileage or maintenance costs, go for the DCT ( 7 speed Dual clutch transmission) in Turbo petrol.Special Remarks, Assimilate the art of driving a DCT from Google ( Theory) & grasp the gist of it, before you test drive a DCT.

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@ balakrishnan | 1) if you drive more than 15, 000 to 20,000 km per year go for the diesel.2) if your driving kilometers is less than 15000 per year go for the petrol.3) if you are addicted to the torque of diesel, get the diesel variant, irrespective of annual kilometers covered.4) if you are a connoisseur, to get maximum pleasure of driving & not bothered about the mileage or maintenance costs, go for the DCT ( 7 speed Dual clutch transmission) in Turbo petrol.Special Remarks, Assimilate the art of driving a DCT from Google ( Theory) & grasp the gist of it, before you test drive a DCT.

Question 6

Q. How is the suspension in Kia Seltos? Is it better than Hyundai Creta 1.4 diesel?

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As per my understanding, Creta suspension is more on softer side as compared to Seltos which is stiff. So you may feel more comfortable in creta on uneven roads but on the other hand Seltos gives you more enthuastic feel while pushing the accelerator as compared to Creat even though they have same engine specifiction but there is a difference of fine tunning.

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Creta gives a car type riding feel where as Seltos give a sporty crossover feel

Key Highlights	Seltos	Astor
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 18.10 Lakh	Rs. 17.38 Lakh
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	1349 cc
Power	113.43bhp@4000rpm	138.08bhp@5600rpm

Basic Info	Seltos X-Line AT D	Astor Savvy Turbo AT
Brand	Kia	MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 18.10 Lakh View On Road Price	Rs. 17.38 Lakh View On Road Price
Rating	4.3 (855 Ratings)	4.4 (12 Ratings)
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	1349 cc
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power	113.43bhp@4000rpm	138.08bhp@5600rpm
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-speed AT	6 Speed
Drive Type	2WD	...
Colors	Seltos Colors	Astor Colors
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	215/55 R17
Boot Space	433 Liters	...
Ground Clearance (Laden)	190 mm	...
Steering Mounted Audio Control	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Airbags	Driver, Passenger and Side Front	Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance	Rs. 65,619 Seltos Insurance	Rs. 75,565 Astor Insurance

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