Hyundai Alcazar vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.96 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 (October 2026).
- The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 20 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 180 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Alcazar or Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Alcazar vs Seltos — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; Kia Seltos — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 20 kmpl. Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.