Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

The Hyundai Bayon has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9.99 lakh.

The Kia Seltos starts at Rs 11.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Hyundai Bayon measures 4,245mm in length, 1,810mm in width, 1,605mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm.

The all-new Kia Seltos measures 4,460mm in length, 1,830mm in width, 1,635mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,690mm.

The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 113.42bhp and 145Nm of torque. The engine is paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an iVT automatic transmission.

The Kia Seltos, on the other hand, offers three engine options. Its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine develops 113bhp and 144Nm of torque and is available with a six-speed manual or iVT automatic gearbox. Buyers looking for more performance can opt for the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, which produces 158bhp and 253Nm of torque. It comes with a six-speed iMT or seven-speed DCT. The third option is a 1.5-litre diesel engine that generates 114bhp and 250Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The Hyundai Bayon gets a 12.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Other key features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology with over-the-air (OTA) updates, a Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat and a panoramic sunroof. It also features multiple drive modes and a Dash Boost Mode with the iVT transmission.

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The Kia Seltos comes with dual 12.3-inch panoramic curved displays for the infotainment system and instrument cluster. Its other features include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, a smart air purifier with an air quality index (AQI) display and an in-built smart dashcam. The SUV also gets an electric parking brake with auto hold, Type-C USB ports and paddle shifters.

The Hyundai Bayon is equipped with several active and passive safety features, including Level 2 Pro ADAS, six airbags, hill-start assist, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management, ABS with EBD and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Other safety equipment includes an electronic parking brake with auto hold, park assist, an auto-dimming IRVM, a dashcam and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

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The Kia Seltos, meanwhile, has a five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating and comes with six standard airbags. It also features a Level 2 ADAS suite with up to 21 autonomous safety functions, including lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking. These features are designed to assist the driver and help reduce the risk of certain collisions.