Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh) and Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate.
- The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 119 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 17 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars).
- The Honda Elevate has the bigger boot: 458 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 158 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 17.0-20.7 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 3 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 L | 433 L |
Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevateprices & variants →Kia Seltos in short
The Kia Seltos is the brand's midsize SUV workhorse in India and one of the Hyundai Creta's fiercest rivals, refreshed comprehensively in 2023 with sharper styling and Level 2 ADAS. Its trump card is choice: three engines and five gearbox options spread across sporty GT Line and classy Tech Line trims. The 158bhp turbo-petrol makes it one of the quickest mainstream SUVs in the class.
Full Seltosprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Elevate vs Seltos — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Kia Seltos — 3 stars.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 119 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 17 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.