Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.24 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Rapid, priced at Rs. 13.49 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Rapid a 999cc engine producing 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Rapid, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Seltos vs Rapid Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosSkoda Rapid
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.25 LakhRs. 13.49 Lakh
Mileage Not Available16.24 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc999 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm

Seltos vs Rapid Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTESkoda Rapid 1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT
Rating
56 reviews
112 reviews
Brand Name Kia Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.49 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars Sedan,Mid_Size_SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16.24 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 195/55 R16
Boot Space 447 Liters 460 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 116 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 21,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 54,154 Seltos Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
1.0L TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
175nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1139-1169 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16.24 Kmpl

Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Compound link crank-axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
R16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Chrome décor for interior door handles,Chrome décor for gear-shift selector, locking button of handbrake,Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders,Chrome trim on steering wheel,Dual tone Tellur Grey Interiors,Piano Black décor on the gear-shift console,SuperSport flat bottom steering wheel with black stitching,Premium black leatherette upholstery with Alcantara inserts,Handbrake lever with leatherette cover base,Multi-function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock,Reading spot lamps at the rear,Illumination of luggage compartment,Illumination of glovebox,Stainless steel scuff plates with Rapid inscriptio
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
447 Liters
460 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Glossy Black radiator grille,Glossy Black door handles,Glossy Black exterior mirrors,Body colour bumpers,Glossy Black décor on B-pillar,Bolt caps,Quartz cut headlights with chrome eyelashes,Projector lens technology,Rear diffuser,Glossy Black body side moulding,Glossy Black front spoiler,Glossy Black tailgate spoiler,Glossy Black trunk lip garnish
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fin
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
116 mm
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4413*1699*1466 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2552 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Large Format Display, SD/MMC Data Card Reader
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature,Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console,Dust and pollen filter,USB Air purifier,Tinted windows and windscreen,Dead pedal for footrest,Front sun visors,Vanity mirror in front passenger side sun visor,Rear windscreen sunblind,Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers,Storage compartment in the front and rear doors,Storage pockets behind the front seats,SmartClip card holder,Coat hook on rear roof handles and B-pillars,Retaining strip on the driver sun visor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
16.51 cm Drive Audio Player central infotainment system,GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
All
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
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
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
No
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
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
No
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
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
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
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 and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
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 Rapid
  • Build quality. Peppy and efficient turbo-petrol engine. New 6-speed torque converter has no power lag. Ride and handling.
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 Rapid
  • Missing modern features. Transmission too eager for slow daily commutes and weak infotainment package.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which on to buy as a first car, Yaris, Nexon and Rapid?
  • All these cars are good enough to go for. The Yaris definitely has more going for it than just the Toyota badge. In fact, the Yaris has done a good job of cutting out a niche for itself. It sets itself apart by setting new expectations for safety features in the segment and even offers many segment firsts. What’s special here is that the focus is heavily on the experience of luxury. The cabin insulation, the premium interior trim/upholstery quality, and the sublime ride comfort make this a great car for a wide range of buyers. Yes, it isn’t the most driver-centric car and there have been a few misses, in terms of features and in the sense of space. But these aren’t deal-breakers, especially since you get a rich in-cabin experience in the tradeoff and there isn't any compromise on usability. In fact, if you wanted the Corolla Altis and didn’t have the budget for it, the Yaris matches the experience on most counts and even betters it on some (ride, for example).The Tata Nexon has become an even stronger contender than before. With the revised looks, more powerful engine and added features, it surely needs to be on the top of your consideration list. If you will be tackling bad road conditions and want a spacious car with good power performance, you may go for Tata Nexon. If we talk about Skoda Rapid, it misses out on some creature comforts and space when you compare it to its rivals but it undercuts most of them in price too. And if you are worried about reliability issues, Skoda is offering a 1 lakh kilometer warranty package with road-side assistance, included in the price of the car. Our recommendation is that you must definitely check out the Rapid if you list driving pleasure in the top three things you consider before buying a new car. It will offer you great performance, and decent fuel efficiency as well. You may compare all these cars accordingly. Do take a test drive in order to get better clarity. Check out authorised dealership details.
Q. Which one should I buy Rapid, Tigor or Altroz?
  • Selecting a perfect car would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, ride quality, features required, usage of the car, maintenance costs, etc. The Rapid would be a good option if you are looking for a compact sedan for everyday usability and occasional road trips. Driving dynamics as well as a lot of everyday practical features and yes, that 1-litre engine really changes that equation more than the spec sheet would suggest. Both in terms of everyday driveability as well as being exciting when the road opens up, while still staying efficient. Whereas, if you are looking for an stylish and affordable sub-4 meter sedan with a host of convenience features then the Tigor would be a better pick. As for the Altroz, while it does not manage to set a new standard in the segment, it will fit right into the mix with a long feature list, sharp looks and a comfortable ride. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Tata Altroz 2019 Petrol & Diesel: First Drive - Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI: Road Test Review
Q. Is the maintenance cost for Skoda Rapid Onyx petrol automatic more elevated than Honda city petrol automatic?
  • The estimated maintenance cost of Skoda Rapid for 5 years is Rs. 35,128, whereas, the maintenance cost of Honda City for 5 years is Rs. 14,082. Comparatively, Honda cars are cheaper to maintain. Moreover, we would suggest you to get in touch with the authorized service centers for more information on the same.
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Kia Seltos Vs Skoda Rapid FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your car. But Skoda Rapid is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Skoda Rapid by ₹2.24 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Skoda Rapid?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Rapid produces 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 175nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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