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 (August 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 2026 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl.
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 447 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) | ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 447 L | 518 L |
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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 →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 Tekton prices & 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, August 2026.)
Seltos vs Tekton — which is safer?
The Kia Seltos scores 5 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 2026 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.