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MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Compare Prices, Mileage and Specifications (2023)

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

If you're looking for a mid-size SUV, the MG Astor and Kia Seltos are two models you should definitely consider. Both cars have been making waves in the Indian market, offering impressive features and performance. But how do they compare to each other? In this article, we'll be taking a deep dive into the MG Astor vs Kia Seltos debate, examining each car's specs, features, and value for money.

Contents

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Price comparison
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Mileage comparison
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Safety features
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Comfort and convenience
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Infotainment system
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Seats
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Interior comparison
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Exterior comparison
Kia Seltos vs MG Astor: Colours
MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Specifications
- Pros and cons of MG Astor and Kia Seltos
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Price comparison

The MG Astor is available with a petrol or a diesel engine and a choice of manual, CVT or automatic gearbox. The Kia Seltos is also available with a petrol or a diesel engine and the choice of a manual, CVT or automatic gearbox. The price for the MG Astor starts from Rs. 10.51 lakh, while the price of the Kia Seltos starts from Rs. 10.89 lakh. Here is the variant-wise price comparison of the Kia Seltos and MG Astor.

MG Astor Variants	MG Astor Price (Ex-showroom)	Kia Seltos Variants	Kia Seltos Price (Ex-showroom)
Style	Rs. 10.51 lakh to Rs. 10.82 lakh	HTE	Rs. 10.89 lakh onwards
Super	Rs. 12.20 lakh to Rs. 13.94 lakh	HTK	Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 15.29 lakh
Smart	Rs. 13.82 lakh to Rs. 17.11 lakh	HTX	Rs. 14.90 lakh to Rs. 17.60 lakh
Sharp	Rs. 14.76 lakh to Rs. 18.06 lakh	GTX	Rs. 19.35 lakh onwards
Savvy	Rs. 17 lakh to Rs. 18.70 lakh	X-Line	Rs. 19.65 lakh onwards

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Mileage comparison

The mileage comparison of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos shows that the Kia Seltos has the edge over the MG Astor. The Kia Seltos’s diesel automatic variant offers a fuel efficiency of 20.80 kmpl, having the edge over the MG Astor. Here is the MG Astor and Kia Seltos mileage comparison based on the fuel and gearbox type.

Fuel type	Gearbox	Kia Seltos ARAI mileage	MG Astor ARAI mileage
Diesel	Automatic	20.80 kmpl	-
Petrol	Manual	16.80 kmpl	15.43 kmpl
Petrol	Automatic	-	14.85 kmpl

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Safety features

The MG Astor and Kia Seltos are equipped with modern safety features. The Kia Seltos has been rated 3 stars by the GNCAP, while the MG Astor is yet to be tested. Here are the detailed safety features of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos.

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
-	GNCAP Rating: 3 Stars
6 Airbags	6 Airbags
ABS, EBD and Brake Assist	ESC, HAC, VSM, BA
ESP	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Heated ORVMs	All-wheel disc brakes
Autonomous Level 2 safety features	Front and rear parking sensors
Lane Keep Function	-
Lane Departure Prevention	-
Lane Departure Warning	-
Rear Drive Assist	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-
Forward Collision Prevention	-
Speed Assist System	-
Traction Control System	-
HHC, HDC, ESS	-
All-wheel Disc Brakes	-

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Comfort and convenience

The MG Astor and Kia Seltos are feature-rich with new-age technology. When comparing the comfort features of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos, the former has a clear edge over the latter with unique features such as level 2 ADAS.

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Auto headlamps	Electric sunroof
Level 2 ADAS functions	2-step rear seat recline
Cruise control	Ambient mood lighting
Panoramic sunroof	Paddle shifters with drive modes
Tilt steering	Head-up display
Rain sensing wipers	Bluetooth connectivity
Push button start/stop with Smart entry	Ventilated front seats
Rear AC vent	Smart air purifier
Leather driver armrest with storage	Bose premium sound system
PM 2.5 air filter	Projector fog lamps
Rear seat armrest with cupholder	Electric ORVMs
Rear seat middle headrest	Keyless entry
Electric parking brake	Rear AC vent
360-degree around view camera	Wireless charger
Heated ORVMs	8-way adjustable driver seat

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Infotainment system

Here is the infotainment system comparison of the MG Astor and the Kia Seltos.

MG Astor: 25.7 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with speakers and tweeters.
Kia Seltos: 26.03 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with Bose audio system

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Seats

The MG Astor and Kia Seltos are comfortable 5-seater mid-size SUVs. The Astor has the edge over the Seltos as it is wider and taller and boasts a rear middle-row headrest, making it slightly comfortable for the occupants. The MG Astor’s boot space is slightly bigger than the Kia Seltos.

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Interior comparison

Here is the comparison of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos based on their interiors.

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Spacious and premium-looking cabin with leatherette upholstery	Spacious and modern-looking cabin with leatherette upholstery
Large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch display	Digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch display
Flat-bottomed steering wheel with mounted controls	Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
Panoramic sunroof for a more open feel	Sunroof for a more open feel
Ambient lighting and multiple storage spaces	Multiple storage spaces and USB charging ports
Features like a wireless charging pad, air purifier, and connected car technology	Features like automatic climate control, wireless charging pad, and connected car technology

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Exterior comparison

Here is the comparison of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos based on their exterior.

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Bold front fascia with a large grille and sleek LED headlights	Tiger-nose grille with chrome accents and sleek LED headlights
Dynamic character lines on the hood and sides of the car	Muscular front bumper with silver skid plates
Strong shoulder line and flared wheel arches give it a sporty look	Sharp character lines on the hood and sides of the car
17-inch alloy wheels with a unique design	Flared wheel arches and a strong shoulder line give it an SUV stance
Chrome finished door handles and roof rails add to the premium appeal	17-inch alloy wheels with a sporty design
LED taillights with a distinctive light signature	Roof rails with a silver finish add to the rugged appeal

Kia Seltos vs MG Astor: Colours

Here is the colour comparison of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos.

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Spiced Orange	Imperial Blue
Aurora Silver	Sparkling Silver
Glaze Red	Gravity Grey
Candy White	Aurora Black Pearl
Starry Black	Intense Red
-	Punchy Orange
-	Glacier White Pearl
-	Clear White
-	Intense Red / Aurora Black Pearl
-	Gravity Grey / Aurora Black Pearl
-	Glacier White Pearl / Aurora Black Pearl

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos: Specifications

The MG Astor is available in naturally aspirated and turbo-charged petrol engines, while the Kia Seltos is available with the petrol and diesel engines. Here are the details.

	MG Astor	MG Astor	Kia Seltos	Kia Seltos
Engine type	Naturally aspirated petrol	Turbo petrol	Naturally aspirated petrol	Diesel
Engine capacity	1.5-litre	1.4-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Max power	110 PS	140 PS	115 PS	116 PS
Max torque	144 Nm	220 Nm	144 Nm	250 Nm
Gearbox	MT/CVT	AT	MT/CVT	iMT/AT
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam
Tyres	215/55 R17	215/55 R17	205/ 65 R16	205/ 65 R16
Dimension (LxWxH)	4323x1809x1650	4323x1809x1650	4315x1800x1645	4315x1800x1645
Fuel tank capacity	48-litres	48-litres	50-litre	50-litre
Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc

Pros and cons of MG Astor and Kia Seltos

Here are some of the merits and demerits of the MG Astor and Kia Seltos.

Merits of MG Astor and Kia Seltos

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Simple but attractive	Looks stylish
Level 2 ADAS functions	Premium interior
Benchmark in cabin quality	Many first-in-segment features
Comfortable seating	Different choices of gearboxes
Punchy turbo petrol engine	HAC and BA are standard
Loads of features	Solid road presence

Demerits of MG Astor and Kia Seltos

MG Astor	Kia Seltos
Looks conventional	Rear seat not very comfortable
Ventilated seats are missing	No ADAS function
No diesel option	Expensive higher variants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about MG Astor vs Kia Seltos comparison.

MG Astor vs Kia Seltos. Which offers better mileage?

The Kia Seltos diesel automatic variant offers a mileage of over 20 km/l, making it fuel-efficient compared to the MG Astor.

Which is bigger, Seltos or Astor?

The Kia Seltos is slightly bigger than the MG Astor.

Who competes with MG Astor?

Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq are the competitors of the MG Astor.

Is the Kia Seltos and MG Astor good for long drives?

The Kia Seltos and MG Astor are equipped with powerful engines, making them one of the best SUVs in India for long drives

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