Kia Seltos vs Renault KWID

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 6.20 Lakh costlier than base model of Renault KWID priced at Rs. 4.69 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Renault KWID (Petrol Model) is 22.3 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Renault KWID (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT vs Renault KWID CLIMBER DT AMT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs KWID

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTKWID CLIMBER DT AMT
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi 1.0 SCe
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 67.06bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 22.3 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTRenault KWID CLIMBER DT AMT
Rating
72 reviews
298 reviews
Brand Name Kia Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 6.44 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 67.06bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 5-Speed AMT
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 22.3 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 165/70
Boot Space 433 Liters 279 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 12,468 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 30,487 KWID Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
1.0 SCe
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
999 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
91Nm@4250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
28 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
22.3 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
16 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
165/70
Wheel Size
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial, Tubeless

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
"fabric upholstery(metal mustard & white stripped embossing),stylised shiny black gear knob(white embellisher & white stiched bellow), centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(white),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,AMT dial surround(white),front door panel with white accent, chrome parking brake button, chrome inner door handles,LED digital instrument cluster"
Digital Cluster
Sami
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
279 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)
"stylish graphite grille(chrome inserts),body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,stylised door decals,door protcetion cladding,silver streak LED DRLs,LED tail lamps with LED light guides,B-pillar applique,arching roof rails with white inserts,SUV-styled front & rear skid plates with white inserts,Climber 2D insignia on C-pillar - dual tone,headlamp protectors with white accents,dual tone body colour options,wheel cover(dual tone flex wheels)"
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
3731*1579*1490 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
184 mm

Connectivity
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
"intermittent front wiper & auto wiping while washing,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator,rear parcel shelf,rear grab handles,pollen filter,cabin light with theatre dimming,12V power socket(front & rear)"
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
push-to-talk, video playback (via USB), roof mic, white multimedia surround, dual tone option - mystery black roof with ice cool white body colour
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
2
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
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
...
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
...
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
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
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
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
traffic assistance mode,rear seat belt reminder,front seat belts with load limiter,pedestrian protection,driver & passenger seat belt reminder,rear door child lock
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
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
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.
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive. Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition. Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city. New safety features. Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway. AMT is sluggish
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  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Kia Seltos Vs Renault KWID FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Renault KWID is better on the grounds of mileage.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 14.00 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID delivers better mileage 22.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Renault KWID?
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 CLIMBER DT AMT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of KWID produces 67.06bhp@5500rpm of power and 91Nm@4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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