Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) and Kia Seltos (₹11.25 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.25 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos.
- The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 447 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon 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: Bayon or Seltos?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.25 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Seltos — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Kia Seltos — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Seltos?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.25 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 113 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.