Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kia Seltos
Tata Sierra

Kia

Seltos

From ₹11.25 Lakh

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Tata

Sierra

From ₹11.49 Lakh

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Kia SeltosHTE Petrol MT · ₹11.25 Lakh
Tata SierraSmart+ Petrol MT · ₹11.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Seltos: ₹11.25 Lakh (ahead) Sierra: ₹11.49 Lakh Seltos ₹24,100 cheaper
Safety Seltos: 5 stars Sierra: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Mileage Seltos: 16.5 kmpl Sierra: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Seltos: 115 PS (ahead) Sierra: 106 PS Torque 144 vs 145 Nm
Boot Seltos: 433 litres Sierra: 622 litres (ahead) Length 4,365 vs 4,340 mm
Versions Seltos: 38 (ahead) Sierra: 36

Pick the Seltos for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the Sierra for better claimed mileage and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.25 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.89 Lakh
₹13.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,650 a month
₹22,096 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
115 PS
106 PS
Torque
144 Nm
145 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
16.5 kmpl
17.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, Diesel
Dark Edition
Not listed
Offered on Pure L, Pure L (O), Pure+ L, Adventure+ L, Accomplished and Accomplished+ for 20,000 to 30,000 rupees over the standard version

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L Smartstream) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
Not listed
Engine Config
1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
8.9 sec (Turbo DCT)
Not listed
Top Speed
195 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Hyperion), 1.5L Turbo-Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
Not listed
50

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT
Not listed
Gears
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-speed manual, 7-speed DCA dual-clutch (NA petrol), 6-speed torque-converter automatic (turbo petrol and diesel). The turbo petrol is automatic only
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch Crystal-Cut Glossy Black / Matte Alloy Wheels (17-inch on HTX)
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R18 (or 215/60 R17) Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,365 mm
Not listed
Width
1,800 mm
Not listed
Height
1,645 mm (with roof rails)
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
190 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg - 1,385 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
433 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not listed
Length (mm)
Not listed
4340
Width (mm)
Not listed
1841
Height (mm)
Not listed
1715
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2730
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
205
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
622 (1257 with rear seats folded), split tailgate design

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.70/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.14/32) and 5 stars for children (44.73/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Standard
ESP/TC
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)
Not listed
ADAS
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)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Available on higher variants, over 20 features including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist
Parking Aid
Not listed
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors
Other Safety Features
Not listed
ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill hold assist

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect
Triple-screen dashboard, up to 12.3-inch central display on top variants
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display + 8.0-inch Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Amazon Alexa Home-to-Car, Over-The-Air (OTA) System Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed Compensation & Subwoofer
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Voice Control
Panoramic sunroof (higher variants)
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Black & Sage Green Leatherette
Not listed
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with HEPA Filter
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, built-in navigation
Sound System
Not listed
12-speaker JBL Black audio system with subwoofer, SonicShaft soundbar, Dolby Atmos

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map Sweeping LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Not listed
Tail Lights
Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Ice Cube LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Design Note
Not listed
Split tailgate design in tribute to the original Sierra

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary RSA)
Standard Tata Motors India factory warranty, extendable via paid Tata Motors Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Pristine White, Bengal Rouge, Munnar Mist, Coorg Clouds, Pure Grey, Andaman Adventure (dual-tone black roof options available)

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Tyre Size
Not listed
225/55 R19 (top variants)
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch Steel/Alloy up to 19-inch Alloy depending on variant

Choice

Versions
38 versions
36 versions
Price range
₹11.25 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
6 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

Petrol, manual

HTE Petrol MT₹11.25 Lakh Smart+ Petrol MT₹11.49 Lakh Sierra ₹24,100 more

Diesel, manual

HTE Diesel MT₹12.94 Lakh Smart+ Diesel MT₹12.99 Lakh Sierra ₹5,100 more

Petrol, automatic

HTE(O) Petrol IVT₹13.72 Lakh Pure Petrol DCA₹14.49 Lakh Sierra ₹77,100 more

Diesel, automatic

HTE(O) Diesel AT₹15.32 Lakh Pure Diesel AT₹15.99 Lakh Sierra ₹66,600 more

Turbo petrol, automatic

HTK(O) Turbo Petrol DCT₹16.62 Lakh Adventure+ Turbo Petrol AT₹18.14 Lakh Sierra ₹1.52 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Seltos HTE Petrol MT against Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT

CitySeltosSierraGap
Mumbai₹13.11 Lakh₹13.38 LakhSeltos ₹26,992 less
Pune₹13.11 Lakh₹13.38 LakhSeltos ₹26,992 less
New Delhi₹12.89 Lakh₹13.15 LakhSeltos ₹26,510 less
Bengaluru₹13.74 Lakh₹14.02 LakhSeltos ₹28,197 less
Chennai₹13.86 Lakh₹14.15 LakhSeltos ₹28,438 less
Hyderabad₹13.89 Lakh₹14.17 LakhSeltos ₹28,438 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 Seltos or the Sierra?

The Seltos, by ₹24,100 on the versions compared here: Seltos HTE Petrol MT at ₹11.25 Lakh against Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT at ₹11.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.89 Lakh against ₹13.15 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Sierra claims 17.4 kmpl against 16.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Seltos: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Sierra: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Seltos has 6 airbags and the Sierra 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Seltos HTE Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 144 Nm and the Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT makes 106 PS and 145 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Seltos is 25 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Seltos and 622 litres in the Sierra.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,650 a month for the Seltos and ₹22,096 for the Sierra, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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