How is the performance of Kia Seltos?
Kia Seltos is available in 3 engine option(s).
- 1497cc Petrol Engine generates 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm peak power. It generates torque of 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
- 1493cc Diesel Engine generates 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm peak power. It generates torque of 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- 1482cc Petrol Engine generates 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm peak power. It generates torque of 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Higher power means higher top speed and fast acceleration. Higher torque gives better load capacity and initial acceleration.
| Variant Name | Ex-Showroom Price, India | Fuel Type | Peak Power (bhp@rpm) | Torque (Nm@rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 11.00 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTE (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 12.42 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTE Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 12.94 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTE (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Clutchless Manual (IMT) | ₹ 13.22 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 13.42 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTE (O) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 13.72 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTE (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 14.04 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK Petrol 1.5L Turbo Clutchless Manual (IMT) | ₹ 14.22 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 14.52 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTK Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 14.72 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTK Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 15.04 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Clutchless Manual (IMT) | ₹ 15.30 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTE (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 15.32 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 15.82 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 15.92 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 16.14 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 16.34 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 16.62 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Manual | ₹ 17.02 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 17.22 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTK (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 17.44 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTX Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 17.54 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTX Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 18.02 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| HTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 18.32 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX (A) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Manual | ₹ 18.64 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 18.72 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| GTX Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 18.72 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 18.84 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) Dual Tone | ₹ 18.92 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 19.12 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 19.52 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 19.52 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) Dual Tone | ₹ 19.72 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 19.82 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| X-Line (A) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) | ₹ 19.82 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| HTX (A) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 19.94 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Automatic (CVT) Dual Tone | ₹ 20.00 Lakh | Petrol | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| X-Line Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 20.00 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line (A) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 20.00 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 20.00 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 20.00 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) Dual Tone | ₹ 20.20 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) Dual Tone | ₹ 20.21 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 20.32 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line (A) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 20.32 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (A) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) Dual Tone | ₹ 20.52 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 21.57 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) | ₹ 21.57 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (O) Petrol 1.5L Turbo Automatic (DCT) Dual Tone | ₹ 21.77 Lakh | Petrol | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 21.82 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| X-Line (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) | ₹ 21.82 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| GTX (O) Diesel 1.5L Turbo Automatic (TC) Dual Tone | ₹ 22.02 Lakh | Diesel | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
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