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Honda Elevate vs Seltos

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

4.3Score
Honda Elevate
Price Range

₹11.8 lakh – ₹18.4 lakh

Mileage

15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 11 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

“Honda Elevate takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in equipment density. While Seltos remains a capable contender, Honda Elevate offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

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

Target Profile

Choose Honda Elevate if:

  • No-nonsense buyers wanting Honda Japanese reliability, comfortable suspension tuning, and the biggest boot in the midsize class.
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
Honda Elevate

Not published

Airbag count not published

Seltos

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Honda Elevate

119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm

145 Nm @ 4300 rpm

Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Honda Elevate

15.31 - 16.61 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.

Honda

Honda Elevate

Listed items₹4,45,940
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,940
Scheduled maintenance
₹31,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹39,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
36% (₹4.25 lakh)
Kia

Seltos

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2.97 lakh(Seltos lower)

VX CVT

Wheelsio Pick

i-VTEC, 1498 cc • CVT • 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹15.39 lakh
Key Highlights:Single-pane Sunroof, 17-inch Diamond Cut Alloys, LaneWatch camera

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Honda Elevate
Seltos
Engine TypeDiffers
Honda Elevate:1498 cc Petrol
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Honda Elevate:119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Seltos:114.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Honda Elevate:145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Seltos:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:CVT, Manual
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:Petrol
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Honda Elevate:15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)
Seltos:—
Honda Elevate
Seltos
SeatingDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Seltos:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Honda Elevate:220 mm (Segment Best)
Seltos:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Honda Elevate:458 Litres (Segment Best)
Seltos:447 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Seltos:47 litres
Body Type
Honda Elevate:SUV
Seltos:SUV
Honda Elevate
Seltos
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Seltos:6
Honda Elevate
Seltos
TouchscreenDiffers
Honda Elevate:10.25-inch Advanced HD Touchscreen Display
Seltos:—
Honda Elevate
Seltos
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Honda Elevate:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Seltos:—
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹5,800
Seltos:—
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹31,000
Seltos:—
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 Honda Elevate is not published.