Kia Seltos vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 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 ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl.
- The Tata Harrier has the better crash-test score: 5 stars vs 3.
- The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 2.0L Kryotec turbo-diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 168 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.0-20.7 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) | 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 3 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 445 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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The 2023 facelift added a plush new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. Powered solely by the punchy 170 PS Kryotec diesel, it battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass on road presence and ride sophistication.
Full Harrierprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Seltos or Harrier?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Seltos vs Harrier — which is safer?
The Kia Seltos scores 3 stars and the Tata Harrier scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Harrier?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 20.7 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.