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New Kia Seltos Vs Tata Sierra Compact SUV Comparison: Specs, Features, Size & Powertrain
South Korean automaker Kia Motors has shaken the compact SUV segment in India with the launch of the all-new Kia Seltos. With its upgraded exterior design, polished interiors, and premium features, the new Seltos strongly competes against the newly launched Tata Sierra SUV. Here's a detailed comparison of these two compact SUVs.
New Kia Seltos Vs Tata Sierra
Design Comparison
Kia has completely changed the overall design of the Seltos SUV. It now features a revamped front and rear ends, mainly inspired by its global SUVs. The tiger nose grill is replaced with a large tiger-faced grill, new squared LED headlamps, and vertical LED DRLs. At the rear, it features connected C-shaped tail lamps. It also gets new alloy wheels and flush door handles, making it more polished and neat. Overall, the new Seltos looks more aggressive and larger.
Tata Sierra is more boxy and upright, taking inspiration from the original 1990 Tata Sierra. At the front, it gets a glossy black grille, full-length Saber lights and DRLs, a Sleek Bi-LED headlamp, and silver skid plates. At the rear, it features an upright stance with connected LED taillights. It also comes with new, attractive alloy wheels & flush doors. The Tata Sierra looks more SUV-like than the Kia Seltos, which is a modern and city-focused design.
Engine and Transmission
| Car | New Kia Seltos | Tata Sierra |
| Engines | 1.5L Petrol, 1.5L Turbo Petrol, 1.5L Diesel | 1.5L Petrol, 1.5L Turbo Petrol, 1.5L Diesel |
| Fuel system | MPi, T-GDi, CRDi | NA, T-GDi, CRDi |
| Displacement (cc) | 1497cc, 1482cc, 1493cc (4-Cylinders) | 1498cc, 1498cc, 1497cc (4 Cylinders) |
| Power | 114 PS @ 6300 rpm, 158 PS @ 5500 rpm, 114 PS @ 4,000 rpm | 106 PS @ 6,000rpm, 160 PS @ 5,000 rpm, 118 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm, 253 Nm @ 3500 rpm, 250 Nm @ 2750 rpm | 145 Nm @ 2,000 rpm, 255 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 260 Nm @ 2750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-MT, 6-IVT, 6-iMT, 6-AT, 7-DCT | 6-MT, 6-AT, 7-DCA |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD |
The new Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra are both offered with two Petrol and one diesel powertrain. The power levels are almost similar, but the Kia Seltos has multiple transmission options. Both are Front-wheel-drive cars.
Dimension Comparison
| Car | New Kia Seltos | Tata Sierra |
| Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Width | 1830 mm | 1841 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Boot Space | 447 Litres | 622 Litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47, 50, 47 Litres | 50 Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
The Tata Sierra SUV is larger and looks more muscular compared to the new Kia Seltos. It offers more width, height, boot space and wheelbase. The Tata Sierra looks more spacious than the Seltos. The Seltos is slightly longer than the Sierra.
Safety and Equipment
| Car | New Kia Seltos | Tata Sierra |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil spring | Independent McPherson Strut with Coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam with Coil Spring | Semi-Independent twist beam with Coil spring& Shock absorber |
| Brakes | All Disc Brakes | All Disc Brakes |
| Tyres | 205/65-16, 215/60-17, 215/55-18 | 215/65-17, 225/60-18, 225/55-19 |
| Wheels | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
| ADAS | Level 2 ADAS | Level 2ADAS |
| Air Bags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
The safety and suspension setup in the Sierra is more premium as it gets a Super Glide suspension system. Both cars come with Level 2 ADAS safety, but the Sierra has larger wheels and tyres. The Seltos offers 6 airbags, while the Sierra offers an additional airbag in the top variants.
Features and Offerings
| New Kia Seltos | Tata Sierra |
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Kia cars are known for their premium features, interiors and offerings. However, they have to give it to the Tata Sierra SUV, which comes equipped with many segment-first features, including a HyprAR HUD display, a Triple Panoramic Screen, a Glass room at rear, a thigh support extender, a JBL sound system with 12 Speakers, a Boss Mode and Sonic Soundbars. Kia also offers buyers Level 2 ADAS, 8 Premium Bose Speakers, Ventilated seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
Price and Verdict
| Car | Price (Ex-showroom) |
| New Kia Seltos | Yet to be announced (Expected 12 Lakhs) |
| Tata Sierra | 11.49 Lakhs |
Tata Sierra is sold in India at just 11.49 lakhs (ex-showroom). It is now the best value car in the compact SUV segment. Kia, known for their customer-friendly pricing and service, has yet to announce the pricing of the new Seltos SUV in India. It is also updated with new exteriors and interiors that make it more plush and premium.
If the Buyers want something new, more passenger-friendly and nostalgic, the Tata Sierra SUV is the best choice. If the customer wants to buy a tested machine that offers premium design, features and infotainment, then the Kia Seltos is the perfect choice.
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