Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara are two popular SUVs in the Indian market. Both of them offer spacious interiors, attractive features and reliable performance. But how do they compare Seltos Facelift Vs Grand Vitara engine and mileage? Let’s find out.
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Seltos Facelift Vs Grand Vitara Engine Specs
The Kia Seltos Facelift model is expect to launch in July 2023 with the 2 same engine options & New Turbo Petrol Engine. It will have three engine choices: a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 115PS of power and 144Nm of torque. While the 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 115PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The New 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine is the most powerful one, with 160PS of power and 253 Nm of torque.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, on the other hand, have new 1 petrol engine 1 Hybrid engine & 1 CNG option.
Here is a table comparing the engine specifications of both the SUVs:
| Engine | Kia Seltos Facelift | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Petrol/Diesel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5L/1.4L | 1.5L |
| Power | 115PS/160 PS | 105PS/92PS/86PS |
| Torque | 144Nm/250Nm/2453Nm | 138Nm/122Nm/121Nm |
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New Seltos Facelift Vs Grand Vitara Mileage
The Kia Seltos Facelift model is expected to have similar mileage figures as the current model, which range from 16.10kmpl to 21.00kmpl depending on the engine and transmission combination. The most fuel-efficient variant is the diesel-automatic one, which delivers 20.8kmpl as per ARAI. The turbo-petrol variants are the least efficient ones, with around 9.4kmpl in the city and 14kmpl on the highway.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, on the other hand, is expected to have better mileage figures than the old model, which had a poor fuel economy of around 10kmpl. The new 1.5-litre petrol engine is likely to deliver around 13kmpl in the city and 16kmpl on the highway.
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Here is a table comparing the mileage figures of both the SUVs:
| Engine | Kia Seltos Facelift | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol-Manual | 16.8kmpl | 14 kmpl Petrol |
| Petrol-Automatic | 16.8kmpl (CVT) / 14kpl (DCT) | 27 kmpl Hybrid |
| Diesel-Manual | 21kmpl | 26.6 km/kg CNG |
| Diesel-Automatic | 20.8kmpl | NA |
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Conclusion
From the above comparison, it is clear that the Kia Seltos Facelift model has an edge over the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in terms of engine and mileage. The Seltos offers more power, torque and fuel efficiency than the Grand Vitara, along with more engine and transmission options. The Grand Vitara, however, may appeal to those who prefer a simple and reliable petrol engine with a lower price tag.
Biased review. I get a city mileage of 14 and highway of 18 8n Bangalore.