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Kia Seltos Specifications

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Kia Seltos in blue with a black roof

The Kia Seltos specifications carry real depth because three engines and several gearboxes share the range. The spec sheet shifts a fair bit as you move between them. That variety is a big reason the Seltos sells so well.

The 1.5 litre petrol makes 113 bhp and 144 Nm, with a manual or an IVT. The 1.5 litre turbo petrol makes 158 bhp and 253 Nm, with a 7 speed DCT. That 253 Nm gives it the strongest pull in the lineup. The 1.5 litre diesel makes 114 bhp and 250 Nm, as a manual or automatic.

On fuel, the diesel manual leads at 19.4 kmpl, ahead of the diesel automatic at 17.8 kmpl. The plain petrol reads 16.5 kmpl on both gearboxes. The turbo DCT is quoted at 17.5 kmpl. Real figures fall in traffic and with the air conditioning on. To compare them, read the Seltos mileage figures side by side.

The latest Seltos measures 4460 mm long on a 2690 mm wheelbase. The turbo petrol has a 50 litre tank, while the 1.5 petrol and the diesel have 47 litres. The 447 litre boot is big for the class, and ground clearance is 190 mm. Either tank gives a healthy range between fills. Five sit in a wide, well finished cabin. You can weigh each trim's local price.

Read together, the numbers explain the Seltos appeal across very different buyers. One body offers a frugal diesel, a quick turbo or an easy petrol. One car covers city commuters and keen drivers alike. To picture each trim, look over each colour on offer.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the HTE Petrol. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.5L Smartstream Petrol
Displacement
1497 cc
Max Power
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

Kia Seltos power and torque explained

The Seltos gives you three engines with very different personalities. The 1.5 petrol makes its peak 144 Nm high up at 4500 rpm, so it stays relaxed low down and wakes up when you rev it.

The 1.5 diesel does the opposite, serving all 250 Nm from just 1500 rpm for easy, early pull. The 1.5 turbo petrol is the eager one, blending 160 PS with a strong 253 Nm.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
038751131500501001502004k4.5k5k5.5k6k6.5k7kflexibility band · 1,800 rpm144 Nm@ 4,500 rpm115 PS@ 6,300 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.5L Smartstream Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.5 petrol peaks at 144 Nm at 4500 rpm and holds its 115 PS peak up at 6300 rpm. So you work the gears to get the best from it. It suits calm city driving and light loads. If most of your running is short daily trips, it is the easy, affordable choice, and it helps to compare the fuel economy each engine returns first.

The 1.5 diesel serves all 250 Nm from 1500 rpm and holds it to 2750 rpm, with 116 PS arriving by 4000 rpm. So the pull is strong and early, then it eases off as the revs climb. It cruises calmly, loves the highway, and shrugs off a full boot and five people. Pick it if you cover long distances every month and want relaxed overtakes.

The 1.5 turbo petrol is the quick one, with 253 Nm on tap from 1500 rpm all the way to 3500 rpm. Power climbs to 160 PS at 5500 rpm, so it pulls hard low down and still loves to rev. That makes overtakes easy and city gaps stress free. Kia pairs it only with a quick 7 speed DCT, so compare how the trims pair engine and gearbox before you book.