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Seltos vs Nexon EV

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

Nexon EV

Nexon EV
Price Range

₹12.49 lakh – ₹17.89 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Electric • 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. While Nexon EV remains a capable contender, Seltos offers greater return per rupee spent.”

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

Nexon EV

Not published

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Nexon EV

95 kW

215 Nm

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹87,100(Seltos lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

Fearless MR

30.0 kWh • Automatic •

Ex-Showroom₹13.29 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
Nexon EV
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Nexon EV:30.0 kWh
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Nexon EV:95 kW
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
Nexon EV:215 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Nexon EV:Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Nexon EV:Electric
Seltos
Nexon EV
Seating
Seltos:5 seats
Nexon EV:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Seltos:—
Nexon EV:205 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Nexon EV:350 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Nexon EV:—
Body TypeDiffers
Seltos:SUV
Nexon EV:Compact SUV
Seltos
Nexon EV
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Nexon EV:—
Airbags
Seltos:6
Nexon EV: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 Nexon EV is not published.