Kia’s New Syros boasts some big features that not even the Seltos is equipped with!

Kia recently unveiled the Syros SUV which comes which some crazy features, and spaciousness in a sub 4-meter SUV. So, we thought why not compare against its elder sibling to see just how good the new SUV!

Kia Syros vs Seltos: Dimensions

• The Kia Seltos is 370 mm longer than the Kia Syros, with lengths of 4365 mm and 3995 mm, respectively.
• The Kia Syros has a variable width of 1790-1805 mm, slightly differing from the Kia Seltos, which has a fixed width of 1800 mm.
• The Kia Syros offers a height range of 1620-1680 mm, while the Kia Seltos stands at 1645 mm, falling within Syros’s range.
• The Kia Seltos has a 60 mm longer wheelbase than the Kia Syros, at 2610 mm compared to 2550 mm.
• The ground clearance of the Kia Syros is expected to be 205 mm, which is 15 mm higher than the Kia Seltos at 190 mm.
• The Kia Syros has a tighter expected turning radius of 5.1 meters compared to the Kia Seltos at 5.3 meters.
• The boot space of the Kia Syros varies between 390 liters and 465 liters, offering more flexibility than the Kia Seltos’s fixed 433 liters.
• The fuel tank of the Kia Syros is 5 liters smaller than the Kia Seltos, with capacities of 45 liters and 50 liters, respectively.

Kia Syros vs Seltos: Engine Specs

• The Kia Syros petrol model has a 1.0L 3-cylinder T-GDi engine, while the Kia Seltos offers a 1.5L 4-cylinder MPi or a 1.5L 4-cylinder T-GDi engine.
• The Syros petrol delivers 118 BHP and 172 Nm of torque, whereas the Seltos’s 1.5L MPi variant produces 113 BHP and 144 Nm, and its 1.5L T-GDi version outputs 158 BHP and 253 Nm.
• All petrol variants come with an FWD drivetrain.
• The Syros petrol offers a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT, while the Seltos has a 6-speed manual, iMT, IVT, or a 7-speed DCT, depending on the engine choice.

• Both the Kia Syros and Kia Seltos diesel models are powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder CRDi VGT engine.
• Both diesel variants deliver the same power output of 114 BHP and torque of 250 Nm.
• Both models feature a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain in their diesel versions.
• Transmission options for the diesel models are identical, offering a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

Kia Syros vs Seltos: Features

• The Kia Syros offers ventilated rear seats with thigh support, whereas the Kia Seltos only has ventilated front seats.
• The Kia Syros features a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system compared to the 10.25-inch unit in the Kia Seltos.
• The instrument cluster in the Kia Syros is 12.3 inches, while the Kia Seltos has a 10.25-inch unit.
• The Kia Syros has single-zone automatic climate control with a 5-inch LCD display, whereas the Kia Seltos offers dual-zone automatic climate control.
• The Kia Syros includes rear sliding and reclining seats, which are not available in the Kia Seltos.
• Both vehicles feature Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof, 360 surround-view camera, air purifier, auto-dimming IRVM, paddle shifters, and a 4-way powered driver seat.

Kia Syros vs Seltos: Price and Warranty

While Kia Seltos Pricing starts from Rs. 10.90 Lakhs to compete it a higher segment, the Syros on the other hand, it’s pricing will be announced on February 1st, however it’s expected to be priced between Rs. 10 – 17 Lakhs.

As for the waaranty, both the SUVs gets the standard 3 Years / Unlimited KMs, and the extended upto 5 Years / Unlimited KMs.

Kia Syros vs Seltos: Verdict

In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking for an affordable SUV with features similar to Seltos or even better, the Syros is definitely for you, even though its a sub 4-meter SUV, it still offers much better rear seat experience than Seltos offering more room to stretch. Even its powertrain is only of Turbo Petrol and Diesel which is good for yound car enthusiasts. Although you can go for the Seltos which is very spacious, sportier looking, and multiple powertrain options. Plus its got slightly bettter features. So Which SUV are you going for?