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Hyundai Alcazar vs Kia Seltos

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Hyundai Alcazar
Kia Seltos

Hyundai

Alcazar

From ₹14.51 Lakh

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Kia

Seltos

From ₹11.25 Lakh

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Hyundai AlcazarExecutive 7-Seater Diesel MT · ₹15.49 Lakh
Kia SeltosHTE Diesel MT · ₹12.94 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Alcazar: ₹15.49 Lakh Seltos: ₹12.94 Lakh (ahead) Seltos ₹2.56 lakh cheaper
Safety Alcazar: Not rated yet Seltos: 5 stars (ahead) Bharat NCAP
Mileage Alcazar: 20.4 kmpl (ahead) Seltos: 19.4 kmpl Claimed
Power Alcazar: 116 PS Seltos: 116 PS Torque 250 vs 250 Nm
Boot Alcazar: 180 litres Seltos: 433 litres (ahead) Length 4,560 vs 4,365 mm
Versions Alcazar: 13 Seltos: 38 (ahead) Only Alcazar: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the Alcazar for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Seltos for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹15.49 Lakh
₹12.94 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.14 Lakh
₹15.17 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹30,483 a month
₹25,488 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
116 PS
116 PS
Torque
250 Nm
250 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.4 kmpl
19.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Row Premium Luxury SUV
Mid-Size SUV
Seating Capacity
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S)
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol / Diesel
Displacement
1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo Petrol) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi Diesel)
1,497 cc (1.5L Smartstream) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
Engine Config
1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm) / 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel (116 PS & 250 Nm)
1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
9.5 sec (Turbo Petrol)
8.9 sec (Turbo DCT)
Top Speed
190 km/h
195 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT (Petrol) / 6-Speed Automatic (Diesel)
6-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT
Gears
6 / 7-DCT / 6-AT
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on AT & DCT)
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Hydraulic Rebound Dampers
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
18-inch Crystal-Cut Glossy Black / Matte Alloy Wheels (17-inch on HTX)
Tyre Size
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
215/55 R18 (or 215/60 R17) Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel under floor
Full Size 17-inch Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,560 mm (+230 mm over Creta)
4,365 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1,800 mm
Height
1,710 mm (with roof rails)
1,645 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,760 mm (+150 mm wheelbase)
2,610 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
190 mm
Kerb Weight
1,360 kg - 1,460 kg
1,260 kg - 1,385 kg
Boot Space
180L (all 3 rows up) / 579L (3rd row flat)
433 Litres
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.3 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.70/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense with 20 Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Avoidance)
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 17 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Warning)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in cluster)
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS)
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Curved Panoramic Screen Setup with BlueLink Navigation
Dual 10.25-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster with Customizable Views
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display + 8.0-inch Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 70+ Connected Features & Digital Key (NFC/Smartphone)
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Amazon Alexa Home-to-Car, Over-The-Air (OTA) System Updates
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed Compensation & Subwoofer
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Smart Panoramic Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Voice Control
Seat Features
Ventilated 1st Row & 2nd Row Captain Seats with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Memory & Thigh Extension Cushion (Segment-First)
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Black & Sage Green Leatherette
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Fan Speed Controller
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with HEPA Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: 1 in Front Center Console + 1 in 2nd Row Armrest)
Yes (Fast Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Lightbar & H-Shaped DRLs
Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map Sweeping LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Connecting Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with 3D Light Guide
Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Fog/DRLs
Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Ice Cube LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary RSA)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
13 versions
38 versions
Price range
₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.81 Lakh
₹11.25 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

Executive 7-Seater Diesel MT₹15.49 Lakh HTK Diesel MT₹15.04 Lakh Seltos ₹45,900 less

Turbo petrol, automatic

Prestige 7-Seater Turbo Petrol DCT₹18.08 Lakh HTX Turbo Petrol DCT₹18.02 Lakh Seltos ₹6,400 less

Diesel, automatic

Corporate 7-Seater Diesel AT₹18.81 Lakh HTX Diesel AT₹18.84 Lakh Seltos ₹2,600 more

Only the Alcazar sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹14.51 Lakh.

Only the Seltos sells a petrol, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹11.25 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Alcazar Executive 7-Seater Diesel MT against Seltos HTE Diesel MT

CityAlcazarSeltosGap
Mumbai₹18.38 Lakh₹15.36 LakhSeltos ₹3.01 lakh less
Pune₹18.38 Lakh₹15.36 LakhSeltos ₹3.01 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.14 Lakh₹15.17 LakhSeltos ₹2.97 lakh less
Bengaluru₹18.85 Lakh₹15.77 LakhSeltos ₹3.09 lakh less
Chennai₹19.02 Lakh₹15.91 LakhSeltos ₹3.11 lakh less
Hyderabad₹19.05 Lakh₹15.93 LakhSeltos ₹3.11 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹17.14 Lakh₹14.33 LakhSeltos ₹2.81 lakh less
Kolkata₹17.76 Lakh₹14.85 LakhSeltos ₹2.91 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Alcazar or the Seltos?

The Seltos, by ₹2.56 lakh on the versions compared here: Alcazar Executive 7-Seater Diesel MT at ₹15.49 Lakh against Seltos HTE Diesel MT at ₹12.94 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.14 Lakh against ₹15.17 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Alcazar claims 20.4 kmpl against 19.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Alcazar: not crash-tested yet. The Seltos: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Alcazar has 6 airbags and the Seltos 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Alcazar Executive 7-Seater Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm and the Seltos HTE Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Alcazar is 195 mm longer. Boot space is 180 litres in the Alcazar and 433 litres in the Seltos.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹30,483 a month for the Alcazar and ₹25,488 for the Seltos, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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