Kia Seltos vs Tata Nexon - Which One Should You Buy
Kia Seltos vs Tata Nexon Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh. The Tata Nexon comes in 66 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.37 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart, costs ₹7.37 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT, is priced at ₹14.22 Lakh.
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Things We Like in Kia Seltos
- Very handsome design, rivaling Sierra on some aspects
- Two Petrol and 1 diesel engine on offer
Things We Like in Tata Nexon
- Holds 5-star ratings from both Bharat NCAP (2024) and Global NCAP (2024), scoring 29.41/32 and 32.22/34 respectively for adult occupant protection.
- The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA) is a notably sophisticated transmission for this price band, featuring wet clutch technology with active cooling, machine learning adaptation, and a self-healing mechanism.
Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos
- Its a design refresh with no notable engine upgrades and no AWD
- Why does US gets 190 hp engine and we don't?
Things We Don't Like in Tata Nexon
- Knee airbags are not available on any variant, a gap that is flagged in the Bharat NCAP safety equipment listing.
- The CNG variant is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission system. No automatic option exists for buyers who want both CNG running costs and a gearbox-free driving experience.
Kia Seltos Comparisons
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Tata Nexon Comparisons
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₹7.37 - 14.22 Lakh
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₹5.81 - 10.35 Lakh
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₹7.37 - 14.22 Lakh
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₹6.85 - 11.98 Lakh
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₹7.37 - 14.22 Lakh
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₹5.70 - 10.67 Lakh
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₹7.37 - 14.22 Lakh
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₹8 - 15.83 Lakh
Tata Nexon
₹7.37 - 14.22 Lakh
Kia Sonet
₹7.33 - 14.09 Lakh
Car News
All We Know About Next Generation Nexon AKA Tata Project Garud
Slated for a 2027 launch, the next-generation Tata Nexon, internally codenamed Project Garud, represents a major generational shift rather than a simple facelift. The comprehensive redesign will introduce a heavily updated platform, a modernized exterior, a premium tech-focused cabin featuring Level 2 ADAS, and continued petrol and CNG powertrains.
Salil Kumar
July 15, 2026
