Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos
EX 1.4L
$168,999
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Subaru Forester
2.0i-L EyeSight
$114,800
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Kia Seltos vs Subaru Forester Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Kia Seltos and Subaru Forester, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kia Seltos priced at $168,999 while the Subaru Forester Cars has a price tag of $114,800. Comparing the technical specifications, Subaru Forester engine displacement is 1995 while the Kia Seltos houses a 1353 engine.

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Overview: Seltos vs Forester

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1353 cc 1995 cc
Power 138 hp 154 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.2/5
10 reviews
4.29/5
7 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Stunning piece of engineering

    I claim proudly that the KIA Seltos is a looker. Even though the car is settling down in the market now, it keeps on grabbing eyeballs wherever I...

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    Jingchien 18 Apr, 2022 for Kia Seltos
  • Compact comfortable crossover from Subaru

    This has been considered to be a hit in the market since its inception. While I got to know about this I naturally felt like gathering vivid ideas...

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    Ryan 25 Jan, 2022 for Subaru Forester

From The Experts

Things we like

Great looks and styling

Punchy petrol engine

Spacious cabin

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A lot of safety features

Powerful engine

Excellent drive experience (off-road and on-road)

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Things we don't like

 Slightly pricey

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Not so responsive CVT

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Engine Details

No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
Compression Ratio -- 12.5:1

Transmission

Gear Box 7-Speed Variable Speed
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Drive Type -- AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement 1353 cc 1995 cc
Power 138 hp 154 hp
Torque 242 Nm 196 Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Acceleration 9.8 s --
Fuel Consumption 6.3 7.4
Top Speed -- 193 kmph
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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 55 L 63 L
Length 4315 mm 4625 mm
Width 1800 mm 1815 mm
Ground Clearance 190 mm --
Height 1620 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2610 mm 2670 mm
Front Tread 1572 mm --
Rear Tread 1595 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5
Front Headroom 1015 --
Front Legroom 1101 mm --
Rear Headroom 980 mm --
Rear Legroom 872 mm --
Cargo Volume -- 520 L
Kerb Weight -- 1538 kg
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 195/55 R16 225/60 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R17

Steering

Steering Type Power Electric Power
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius 5.3 m 5.4 m
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry No No
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
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Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- Yes
Brake Assist -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Yes
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Engine Details

Engine 1.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration -- DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Automatic Climate Control No Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
On Board Computer Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Removable Convertible Top No No
Sun Roof No No
Side Stepper No --
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Moon Roof -- No
Roof Rail -- Yes
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No No
Leather Steering Wheel No Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco Yes --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist --
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen LED LED
Electric Adjustable Seats -- Yes
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Kia Seltos vs Subaru Forester FAQs

Which Car has more power between Kia Seltos vs Subaru Forester?

The Kia Seltos has power of 138 hp with 242 Nm torque and Subaru Forester has power of 154 hp with 196 Nm torque. Thus making Forester the more powerful as compared to Seltos.

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Which Car has more safety features between Kia Seltos vs Subaru Forester?

Seltos safety features: Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Driver Airbag, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Door Ajar Warning

Forester safety features: Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag-Rear, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Door Ajar Warning

The Subaru Forester has higher number of sefety features than Seltos, hence Subaru Forester is more safer than Kia Seltos.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seltos vs Forester?

Seltos comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, On Board Computer, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Center Arm Rest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry and Centre Console Armrest

Forester comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, On Board Computer, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Center Arm Rest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry and Centre Console Armrest

The Subaru Forester has higher number of comfort features than Seltos, hence Subaru Forester is more comfortable than Kia Seltos.

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What is Seltos vs Forester dimension size comparison?

The Seltos dimensions are 4315 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1620 mm height while the Forester Dimensions are 4625 mm length, 1815 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence, the Forester is more longer, Forester is more wider and Forester is more higher.

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