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Seltos vs Astor

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

Seltos
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹11.25 lakh – ₹21.82 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 38 TrimsOpen model
VS
Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“Seltos takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Astor remains a capable contender, Seltos 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 Astor 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
Seltos

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Astor

Not published

2 Airbags Standard

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

Not published

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

Astor

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

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.

Kia

Seltos

MG

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.08 lakh(Astor lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
Astor
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Astor:108 bhp
Peak Torque
Seltos:144 Nm
Astor:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Astor:CVT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Astor:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
Seltos
Astor
SeatingDiffers
Seltos:5 seats
Astor:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Astor:448 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Astor:—
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
Astor:SUV
Seltos
Astor
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Astor:—
AirbagsDiffers
Seltos:6
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
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 Astor is not published.