Tata Sierra vs Kia Seltos: One SUV claims 21.26 kmpl, but there’s a twist

Mileage Lead

The Tata Sierra claims 21.26 kmpl with its diesel-manual setup, comfortably ahead of the Kia Seltos at 19.4 kmpl. For buyers who prioritise fuel savings on long commutes and highway runs, this is where the Sierra gets its first clear advantage.

Diesel Auto

The Sierra maintains its mileage advantage even with an automatic gearbox. Its diesel-automatic version claims 19.22 kmpl, compared with 17.8 kmpl for the Seltos. That makes the Sierra the stronger pick on paper for buyers seeking both diesel efficiency and automatic convenience.

Petrol Twist

The mileage story changes with turbo-petrol automatics. The Kia Seltos claims better mileage in this combination, while the Tata Sierra's turbo-petrol automatic is rated at 15.3 kmpl. The choice therefore gets more complicated once buyers move away from diesel.

Power Fight

In the naturally aspirated petrol versions, the Kia Seltos produces 115hp and 144Nm, compared with 106hp from the Tata Sierra. Both turbo-petrol versions are listed at 106hp, but the Seltos has a slight torque advantage at 253Nm, versus 250Nm for Sierra.

Price Gap

The Tata Sierra starts at ₹11.49 lakh, compared with ₹10.99 lakh for the Kia Seltos. The gap becomes larger at the top end, where Sierra's ₹21.59 lakh price tag sits above the Seltos' ₹19.99 lakh maximum.

Price comparison

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