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AircrossX vs Seltos

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Citroen

AircrossX

AircrossX
Price Range

₹8.89 lakh – ₹14.72 lakh

Mileage

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 13 TrimsOpen model
VS
Seltos
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹11.25 lakh – ₹21.82 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 38 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“AircrossX and Seltos target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose AircrossX for individual equipment highlights or Seltos for ownership discipline.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose AircrossX if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
AircrossX

Not published

6 (standard)

Seltos

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
AircrossX

110 PS

190 Nm

Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
AircrossX

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Seltos

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

AircrossX

Listed items₹3,33,333
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,33,333
Kia

Seltos

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹3.33 lakh(AircrossX lower)

You Comfort Edition

PURETECH 82, 1199 cc • Manual • 17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹9.09 lakh

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

AircrossX
Seltos
Engine TypeDiffers
AircrossX:1199 cc Petrol
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Max PowerDiffers
AircrossX:110 PS
Seltos:114.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
AircrossX:190 Nm
Seltos:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Automatic, Manual
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Petrol
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
AircrossX:17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)
Seltos:—
AircrossX
Seltos
SeatingDiffers
AircrossX:—
Seltos:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
AircrossX:200 mm
Seltos:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
AircrossX:444 Litres
Seltos:447 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
AircrossX:—
Seltos:47 litres
Body Type
AircrossX:SUV
Seltos:SUV
AircrossX
Seltos
Crash Test RatingDiffers
AircrossX:—
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
AircrossX:6 (standard)
Seltos:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Seltos has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the AircrossX is not published.