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It’s time for another comparison for the Honda Elevate against the Kia Seltos to see which one is better over the other!

Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos – Engine Specifications

Honda ElevateKia Seltos
Engine1.5-litre NA petrol1.5-litre NA petrol
Displacement1498cc1497cc
Power119.35 bhp113 bhp
Torque145 Nm144 Nm
Transmission Type6-speed MT, CVT6-speed MT, IVT (or CVT)

When it comes to engine options, both the Elevate and the Seltos are having the naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The Honda Elevate is powered by the 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that puts out 119.35 bhp and 145 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and CVT Gearbox. The Kia Seltos is powered by the 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that puts out 113 bhp and 144 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and IVT Gearbox.

Honda Elevate
Engine1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol-hybrid
Displacement1498cc
Power122.57 bhp
Torque253 Nm
Transmission Typee-CVT

The Honda Elevate has a Hybrid option, which is powered by the 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol-hybrid that produces 122.57 bhp and 253 Nm of torque paired to eCVT Transmission.

Kia Seltos
Engine1.5-litre diesel
Displacement1493cc / 1497cc
Power113 bhp
Torque250 Nm
Transmission Type6-speed iMT, 6-speed torque converter AT
Fuel Efficiency20.8 kmpl – iMT
18 kmpl – AT

Other than the petrol engine, it is the diesel engine. The 1.5-litre diesel engine produces 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque paired to 6-speed iMT Transmission and 6-speed torque converter Automatic Transmission with fuel efficiency of 20.8 km/l for the iMT and 18 km/l for the Automatic.

Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos – Features

FeaturesHonda ElevateKia Seltos
HeadlampsLEDLED
TaillampsLEDLED
Wheel size & Tyre16-inch alloy wheels17-inch alloy wheels
Auto Power WindowYesYes
Seat upholsteryLeatherLeather
ACAutoAuto
Rear AC ventYesYes
Ventilated SeatsYesYes
Instrument clusterDigitalDigital
Infotainment System8-inch10.25-inch
Android Auto, Apple CarPlayYesYes
Wireless chargerYesYes
SunroofYesYes
Voice ControlYesYes
Sound System8-speaker premium surround sound system8-speaker Bose Premium sound system
Cooled GloveboxYesYes
Height adjustable driver seatYesYes

As you can see, the Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos have the same features. While no information about the Honda Elevate is disclosed but who knows Honda might add these features as well.

Safety FeaturesHonda ElevateKia Seltos
AirbagsSix airbagsSix airbags
CameraReverse-parking camerareverse-parking camera
Auto HeadlampsYesYes
ADASYes
TPMSYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
ABS with EBDYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Start AssistYesYes
ISOFIXYesYes
All 4 Disc BrakesYesYes

When it comes to safety, the Kia Seltos misses out on ADAS tech which gives the Honda Elevate an edge over the Kia Seltos and in this segment.

Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos – Price

ModelPrice (On-road)
Honda ElevateExpected Rs. 12 lakh
Kia SeltosRs. 12.62 lakh – 23.10 lakh

The Kia Seltos starts at Rs. 12.62 lakh for the base HTE petrol variant and goes all the way up to Rs. 23.10 lakh for the X-Line Diesel Automatic variant. Meanwhile the Honda Elevate is expected to be priced at Rs. 12 lakh.

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