Kia Seltos vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹0.51 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos.
- The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl.
- The Nissan Tekton has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 3.
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Nissan Tekton |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.0L turbo-petrol (T160) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (T280) |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.0-20.7 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 3 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 518 L |
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 →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tektonprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Seltos or Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹0.51 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Seltos vs Tekton — which is safer?
The Kia Seltos scores 3 stars and the Nissan Tekton scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹0.51 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 158 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.