Kia Seltos vs Skoda Octavia

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Octavia, priced at Rs. 30.45 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Octavia a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Octavia, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the Octavia stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs Octavia Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosSkoda Octavia
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 30.45 Lakh
Mileage Not Available15.81 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1984 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm

Seltos vs Octavia Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos GTX (O) Diesel ATSkoda Octavia Laurin and Klement
Rating
56 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name Kia Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 30.45 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-speed DSG
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 15.81 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 205/55 R17
Boot Space 447 Liters 600 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 106 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Insurance Rs. 93,054 Seltos Insurance Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
320nm@1500-3990rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
CRDI
direct injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1459 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
15.81 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson suspensio
Suspension Rear
6
Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/55 R17
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats, Diffused footwell LED lighting front and rear, Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, Felt lined storage compartments in the front and rear doors, Storage pockets on backrests of front seats, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel, Ticket holder on A pillar, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, Cargoelements, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents, Rear AC vents under front seats, Automatic LED illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, LED reading lights at front and rear, Storage
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
600 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically dimming interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror, Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille, Pulsar Black Alloy wheels, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
106 mm
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4689*1829*1469 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
137 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,Mirror Link
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass holder
Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows, Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid, Electrically controlled opening and closing of 5th door, Two foldable hooks in luggage compartment, 6+4 load anchoring points in luggage compartment, Mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Three-point seatbelts at rear, Three height adjustable head restraints at rear, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and programmable memory functions, Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play), MyŠKODA ConnectED, ŠKODA audio player with 25.4 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
8
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
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
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
10
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
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
Not Available
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
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, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
IBUZZ FATIGUE ALERT, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, Underbody protective cover and Rough Road Package, Curtain airbags, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). MKB (Multi Collision Brake),HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist),Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Engine immobiliser with floating code system with central locking controls on front centre console,Anti Theft Alarm with interior Monitoring, Rear view camera with washer and dynamic guidelines, Door-open indicator, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor and touch slider for volume control, Hands-free Parking, Parktronic speaker at front and rear, Front seatbelts reminder warning light with acoustic signal, Child-proof rear window and door locking
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
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.
Skoda Octavia
  • Spacious and well-designed cabin, Excellent fuel efficiency, Strong and refined engine performance, Good value for money
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)
Skoda Octavia
  • Steering could be more precise, Average ground clearance. Now Pricey.
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Skoda Octavia?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Skoda Octavia is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Skoda Octavia?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Skoda Octavia by ₹19.45 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Skoda Octavia?
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 Laurin and Klement version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Octavia produces 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm of power and 320nm@1500-3990rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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