Tata Curvv Vs Kia Seltos - Detailed Comparison

The Tata Curvv and the Kia Seltos, both cars have so much in style, performance, and features to attract modern buyers. Here is a detailed comparison between style, technology, and value for money to let readers make appropriate decisions between these strong options. Whether you're seeking advanced technology or simply rugged dependability, this comparison will help you find out which SUV truly fits your lifestyle and preferences.

Performance And Fuel Efficiency

Petrol Variant	Tata Curvv (Expected)	Kia Seltos
Engine	1.2-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol
Power	125PS	115PS/160PS
Torque	225PS	144Nm/253Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT, CVT/7-speed DCT

The Tata Curvv will likely run a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine making 125 horsepower and 225Nm of torque. It will be combined with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Tata Curvv will also come in an EV variant with a 60kWh battery in a dual motor setup. It can cover up to 500km in a single charge.

Whereas the Kia Seltos gets two types of petrol engines, a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre making 115 horsepower and a turbo-petrol 1.5-litre making 160 horsepower. Customers can opt for either the CVT or a 7-speed DCT in the Seltos.

Diesel Variant	Tata Curvv (Expected)	Kia Seltos
Engine	1.5-litre diesel	1.5-litre diesel
Power	115PS	116PS
Torque	260Nm	250Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

The diesel variant of the Tata Curvv will be powered by a 1.5-litre churning out 115PS and 260Nm of torque. It will be paired with a 6-speed manual. The Kia Seltos has, likewise, a diesel alternative in the form of a 1.5-litre, churning out 116PS of power and 250Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission.

Design And Exterior

Both have modern designs with rather distinct features. The Curvv will come with 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, auto LED headlamps, and connected LED tail lamps that further enhance its modern appeal. It also gets flared wheel arches and sleek black cladding, making this compact SUV strong yet stylish. It gets the split headlamp design with LED DRLs, making it look modern.

However, the Kia Seltos comes with auto-LED headlights featuring integrated DRLs, LED tail lamps, and dual-tone 17-inch alloys. Electric folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a rear windshield wiper and defogger all ensure that visibility is clear. LED fog lamps and DRLs improve safety and add style, hence making the car quite usable in all kinds of driving conditions. All these features make both cars quite likable.

Comfort And Convenience

The Tata Curvv has a modern and spacious interior. The cabin design features a sleek dashboard, with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen on top of the central air vents, an interestingly designed two-spoke steering wheel, and a fully digital display in front of the driver to make it look techy. The cabin layout here is clean and simple, with touch-based climate controls and a modern gear selector. Curvv is spacious inside to accommodate passengers and cargo, with luxurious touches like a panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone connectivity, and advanced features.

On the other hand, the interior of the Kia Seltos gives off a stylish vibe with its silver door handles and high-mounted stop lamp. The soft-touch dashboard comes in a stylish stitch pattern and has ambient mood lighting. It has sleek, all-black interior adornments with exclusive sage green accents. The leather-wrapped D-cut steering wheel bears the Seltos logo and comes with orange stitching to further complement the sporty black roof lining. Convenience and luxuriance come loaded in the form of an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, a head-up display, and a panoramic sunroof. 

Tata Curvv Vs Kia Seltos Safety Features

For safety, Tata Curvv will come with up to six airbags, ESC for improved handling, a 360-degree camera, and TPMS to keep a tab on the health of the tires. It is enabled with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, etc., which ensure enhanced protection in case of any risk.

In contrast, safety for the Kia Seltos comes with ABS, brake assist, central locking, and six airbags. It further provides EBD, seat belt warning, and traction control to make things a little more secure. Features such as TPMS, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, and multiple ADAS like Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning add to the safe drive experience.

Tata Curvv Vs Kia Seltos Pricing

	Tata Curvv (Expected)	Kia Seltos
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs. 10.50 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh	Rs. 10.90 lakh to Rs. 20.37 lakh
Variants	Smart, Pure, Creative, and Fearless	Tech-line, GT-line, X-line

With its launch, the Tata Curvv would come somewhere between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, ex-showroom. The exact variant details are yet to be confirmed at this point. It will most likely have four variants: Smart, Pure, Creative, and Fearless.

While the Kia Seltos starts from Rs. 10.90 lakh for the base petrol-manual variant and goes up to Rs. 20.37 lakh for the top-end automatics. It is offered in three broad trim lines: Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line. In all, there are ten variants available, from HTE to X-Line options. 

Conclusion

Although both the Tata Curvv and the Kia Seltos are almost at par in performance, design, comfort features, and safety features. The Curvv will leave an impression from the point of view of technology and stylish looks, while the Seltos has more trim levels and engine choices to go with the needs and preferences in the SUV segment.

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