Nissan Kicks and Kia Seltos are two very popular SUVs under 60 lakhs in Nepal. Well, in this article we have compared the specifications of these two popular SUVs available in Nepal.
Here we have compared the base variant of both the Seltos and Kicks to have a clear idea of the differences.
Let’s have a quick look out at it.
Kia Seltos VS Nissan Kicks
| Kia Seltos HTK+ | Nissan Kicks XL | |
| Engine Type |
Smartstream G1.5
|
1.5 L HR15 Petrol
|
| Displacement (cc) |
1497
|
1498
|
| No Of Cylinder |
4
|
4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) |
113.42bhp@6300rpm
|
104.55bhp@5600rpm
|
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) |
144nm@4500rpm
|
142Nm@4000rpm
|
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4
|
4
|
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC
|
DOHC
|
| Transmission Type |
Manual
|
Manual
|
| Gear Box |
6-Speed
|
5-Speed
|
| Drive Type |
FWD
|
FWD
|
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
Petrol
|
| Mileage |
16.8 kmpl
|
14.23 kmpl
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
50.0 (Litres)
|
50.0 (Litres)
|
| Emission Norm Compliance |
BS VI
|
BS VI
|
| Front Suspension |
McPherson Strut & Coil Spring
|
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
|
| Rear Suspension |
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
|
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs
|
| Steering Type |
Electric
|
Power
|
| Steering Column |
Tilt
|
Tilt
|
| Steering Gear Type |
Rack & Pinion
|
Rack & Pinion
|
| Front Brake Type |
Disc
|
Disc
|
| Rear Brake Type |
Drum
|
Drum
|
| Tyre Size |
205/65 R16
|
215/65 R16
|
| Tyre Type |
Tubeless,Radial
|
Tubeless
|
| Wheelsize |
R16
|
R16
|
| Length (mm) |
4315
|
4384
|
| Width (mm) |
1800
|
1813
|
| Height (mm) |
1645
|
1669
|
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
190
|
210
|
| Power Steering |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Power Windows |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear AC vents |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Multifunctional Steering Wheel |
Yes
|
No
|
| Cruise Control |
Yes
|
No
|
| Bottle Holder |
Front & Rear Door
|
Front & Rear Door
|
| USB Charger |
Front & Rear
|
Front
|
| Voice Control |
Yes
|
No
|
| Additional Features |
Sunglass Holder,Assist Grips - Fixed Type,Coat Hook,Rear Door Sun-Shade Curtain,Rear parcel shelf,Room Lamp,Console Lamp,Air Conditioner – Eco Coating
|
Exclusive NVH kit for Class-leading NVH Reduction,Twin Parcel Shelf, Intelli-sense Suspension with I-SPVT, Remote Key
|
| AC |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Heater |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Adjustable Steering |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Keyless Entry |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Leather Seats |
No
|
No
|
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Assist |
No
|
Yes
|
| Central Locking |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Child Safety Locks |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes
|
No
|
| No Of Airbags |
2
|
2
|
| Adjustable Seats |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| EBD |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Advance Safety Features |
Emergency Stop Signal,Inside Door Handle Override,Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
|
Graphine Body Structure, Aspheric Glass in Outside Mirror, LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, Emergency Stop Signal
|
| Price in Nepal |
Rs. 53,40,000/-
|
Rs. 48,99,000/-
|
Our Verdict
In terms of price point, the Nissan Kicks is on the budget side compared to the Seltos. The Kicks also benefit from various standard safety features.
Similarly, going on to the Seltos, it arrives with a powerful optional turbo engine and the SUV is relatively roomier compared to the Kicks. Also, the top variant of Seltos comes with an AWD system as well.
Well, which do you think is the best option for you? Let us know down in the comment section.
