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Seltos vs Tata Nexon

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
Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

4.4Score
Tata Nexon
Price Range

₹7.4 lakh – ₹14.52 lakh

Mileage

17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG / Diesel • 82 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“Tata Nexon takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in equipment density. While Seltos remains a capable contender, Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon if:

  • Families prioritizing uncompromising crash safety, high ground clearance, and highway touring confidence.
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

Tata Nexon

Not published

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Tata Nexon

99 - 118 bhp

170 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

Not published

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

Tata Nexon

17.01 - 24.08 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

Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

Listed items₹3,60,471
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,91,971
Scheduled maintenance
₹34,500
Stored first-year insurance
₹34,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
40% (₹2.96 lakh)
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹4.2 lakh(Tata Nexon lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

Smart Plus

1199 cc • Manual • 17.44 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.22 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
Tata Nexon
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Tata Nexon:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Tata Nexon:99 - 118 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
Tata Nexon:170 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Tata Nexon:Manual, AMT, DCT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Tata Nexon:Petrol, CNG, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)
Seltos
Tata Nexon
Seating
Seltos:5 seats
Tata Nexon:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:208 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Tata Nexon:382 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Tata Nexon:44 litres
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
Tata Nexon:SUV
Seltos
Tata Nexon
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Tata Nexon:—
Airbags
Seltos:6
Tata Nexon:6
Seltos
Tata Nexon
TouchscreenDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:10.25-inch Harman Touchscreen with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Seltos
Tata Nexon
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:₹6,500
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Seltos:—
Tata Nexon:₹34,500
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 Tata Nexon is not published.