New Delhi. There is fierce competition once again in the mid-size SUV segment as the new Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra have been launched. Both the SUVs initially attracted the attention of customers due to their history, and later became popular due to their feature-rich cabin and space. Many powertrain options also make these vehicles more special. For the understanding of customers, a detailed comparison of both the SUVs is given here.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra: Dimensions
The new Kia Seltos has large dimensions, measuring 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width and 1,635 mm in height, built on a 2,690 mm wheelbase. In simple language, Seltos is a longer car, which gives more space inside and its presence on the road is also more visible. At the same time, Tata Sierra is ahead of Seltos in some important dimensions. The length of the Sierra is 4,340 mm and its wheelbase is 2,730 mm, which is longer. Its height is also 1,715 mm. Apart from this, the body width of Sierra is 1,841 mm and overall width is 1,992 mm, which makes it look more spacious.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra
Features The new Kia Seltos comes with a long list of advanced features, including integrated screen for infotainment and driver display, Level 2 Plus ADAS suite with 28 autonomous functions. It has a voice-controlled dual-pane sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic streamline door handles, 8-speaker Bose premium audio system, AI-based voice recognition, 8-inch head-up display, 64-color ambient mood lighting and Kia Connect 2.0 tech.
These features are also present
Additionally, automatic climate control, welcome seat function, 10-way adjustable driver seat power lumbar, memory and relaxation modes, white two-tone interiors with leatherette seats, double D-cut dual-tone leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, memory ORVMs, reflective HUD, Type-C USB ports, 60:40 split rear seats with recline, smart key proximity. Unlock, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, OTA updates, wireless charging, auto hold, six airbags, ABS with EBD, blind view monitor, 360 degree surround camera and side parking sensors are also available.
Sierra is also equipped with powerful features
Tata Sierra is also not behind in terms of features. It has a three-screen setup which includes driver display, infotainment screen and screen for passenger, along with 73 features of iRA connected car tech. It includes rear fog lamps, Amazon Alexa integration, in-built Mappls navigation, 22 features of Level 2+ ADAS, powered tailgate with gesture control, BreatheIQ air purifier with AQI display, dual rear 65W USB-C ports, HypAR HUD, Dolby 5.1 Atmos audio, 12 JBL speakers with subwoofer and SonicShaft soundbar, Harman AudioworX has 13 modes.
Additionally, there are ventilated seats, wireless charger, 6-way powered driver seat with memory and welcome function, express cooling, leatherette interiors, mood lights, terrain modes for normal/wet/rough surfaces, dual-zone automatic climate control, voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, 250+ native voice commands in 6 languages, TPMS and electrically Adjustable ORVMs with auto-fold are also available.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra: Specifications
The new Kia Seltos has the option of two petrol engines and one diesel engine. It has a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, which produces 115 horsepower and 144 Nm torque, a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine, which produces 160 horsepower and 253 Nm torque, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine, which produces 116 horsepower and 250 Nm torque. Transmission options include manual transmission (MT), intelligent variable transmission (iVT), dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and automatic transmission (AT). Tata Sierra also comes with many options. It has 1.5-litre NA petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre turbo diesel engines, which produce power and torque of 106 hp and 145 Nm, 160 hp and 255 Nm, and 118 hp and 280 Nm respectively. Transmission options include 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed DCA transmission.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra: Price
Kia has kept aggressive pricing for the new Seltos, starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the petrol NA manual variant. The pricing of the turbo-petrol and diesel variants is also attractive, with the top models costing up to Rs 19.99 lakh, which is the same or less than the previous model despite the upgrades and new platform. At the same time, the starting price of Tata Sierra is Rs 11.49 lakh for petrol NA variant and Rs 12.99 lakh for diesel, while the price of top models goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh. This makes it a more premium SUV, with more focus on space, whereas the Seltos targets customers who want value with advanced technology and features.