Tata Sierra vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy
Tata Sierra vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Tata Sierra and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Tata Sierra comes in 61 variants. Engine options include Petrol, Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual, automatic, or auto transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11.49 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart Plus, costs ₹11.49 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Accomplished Plus Dark Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.59 Lakh. 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.
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Why Choose Tata Sierra?Why choose the Tata Sierra
- Its 622-litre boot is at least 175 litres larger than the Seltos's and folds out to 1,257 litres, so both holiday luggage and bulky loads are handled.
- Its 5-star Bharat NCAP result covers both adult and child occupants, so children in the back are explicitly accounted for in the tested score.
- Its 205mm ground clearance is 15mm above the Seltos's 190mm, so a loaded car clears a flooded underpass with a bigger margin.
- Driver aids pair with a windscreen projection of your speed, so a stretch monitored by speed cameras is handled without looking down.
- Its rear bench seats three six-footers in comfort, so tall adults sit side by side without negotiating over shoulder room.
- A 360-degree camera is offered across more of the range than the Seltos manages, so parking help is not reserved for the top versions alone.
Why not choose the Tata Sierra
- Its turbo petrol comes only with an automatic, so a driver wanting the strongest engine with a manual has no such version.
- That turbo returns around 8 to 10kmpl in city use, so the quickest Sierra is also the most expensive to run daily.
- Its diesel is crude and noisier than most rivals, so the engine best suited to distance is the least pleasant in traffic.
- It is front-wheel drive only, so a monsoon climb on a slippery hill road gets no extra traction.
- Its naturally aspirated petrol makes 106hp and 145Nm, so a fully loaded car on that engine needs a planned run at an overtake.
Why Choose Kia Seltos?Why choose the Kia Seltos
- All three of its engines can be had with a manual or an automatic, so the fuel you choose never forces a particular gearbox on you.
- Its 160hp turbo petrol is more powerful than anything in the Sierra range, so a fully loaded overtake needs less road.
- Its 116hp diesel with a manual keeps long-distance running costs down without the crude, noisy character of the Sierra's unit.
- It offers five USB Type-C ports with front wireless charging, so every phone in the car stays topped up on a long family drive without sharing a cable.
- An 8-speaker Bose sound system with dual 12.3-inch displays makes the cabin feel a class above on both audio and screens.
Why not choose the Kia Seltos
- Its boot is at least 175 litres smaller than the Sierra's, so a family holiday's luggage needs far tighter packing.
- Its turbo petrol drops to around 7 to 10kmpl in stop-go traffic, so the quickest Seltos is costly to run in the city.
- Comfort-biased springs cost it some precision, so the body rolls further through a fast corner than a tauter rival would.
- Level 2 ADAS and the 360-degree camera sit on higher versions only, so parking and highway aids come bundled with extras you may not want.
- Its 190mm ground clearance trails the Sierra's 205mm, so a deep pothole or flooded dip needs more care with a loaded car.
- Adding the automatic to the diesel erodes much of what made that engine cheap to run, so the easier gearbox is paid for at the pump.
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersWho should buy the Tata Sierra
The Sierra is the better SUV for a family that carries luggage and tall passengers. Its 622-litre boot leads the Seltos by at least 175 litres and folds out past 1,250 litres, a 5-star Bharat NCAP result covers adults and children, and 205mm of clearance handles flooded roads. Level 2+ ADAS with a head-up display, a rear bench that seats three six-footers and wider availability of a 360-degree camera complete the case.
Its restrictions are engine related. The turbo petrol is automatic only and thirsty in town, the diesel is crude and noisy, and the entry petrol feels stretched when fully loaded. There is no all-wheel drive for slippery hill roads. For space and tested safety, the Sierra leads clearly. For a family that loads the boot and carries tall adults, the Sierra leads this comparison clearly.
Who should buy the Kia Seltos
The Seltos is the pick for a buyer who wants engine and gearbox freedom with a polished cabin. All three engines come with a manual or an automatic, the 160hp turbo is the most powerful unit here, and the diesel manual keeps long-distance costs down without the Sierra diesel's noise. Five USB Type-C ports, wireless charging and Bose audio with dual 12.3-inch displays lift the interior.
Its compromises are space and running costs. The boot trails the Sierra by at least 175 litres, the turbo petrol is thirsty in traffic, and the softer suspension is less sharp. ADAS and parking aids sit on higher versions, ground clearance is lower, and the diesel automatic gives up economy. For powertrain choice, the Seltos wins. For a buyer who wants free choice of engine and gearbox in a polished cabin, the Seltos is the better fit.
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Things We Like in Tata Sierra
- Throwback design that functional too with massive headroom for rear passengers
- Tata's new 160 PS engine could be the force to reckon with
Things We Like in Kia Seltos
- Better road presence than the previous gen model.
- Multiple engine and gearbox options on offer.
Things We Don't Like in Tata Sierra
- That new Hyperion 1.5 engine will have to prove itself over time
- We sincerely hope Tata's infamous service issues are updated this time around
Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos
- Polarising design, especially at the front.
- No hybrid powertrain currently available.
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