Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta MT vs Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) MT: Which Compact SUV Variant Is A Better Option At Rs 15 Lakh?
Respective variants of both compact SUVs are priced under Rs 15 lakh and come with some unique features, which will divide public opinions on which is the better buy
The Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos are both direct competitors in the compact SUV space in India. If you have a budget of Rs 15 lakh and are confused between which one to choose between these two, we’ve put together a detailed specification comparison of the Grand Vitara Zeta MT and the Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) MT, both of which are priced under Rs 15 lakh.
| Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta MT | Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) MT |
| Rs 14.67 lakh | Rs 14.46 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi
- The mid-spec HTK Plus (O) petrol manual variant of the Kia Seltos is Rs 21,000 more affordable than the mid-spec Zeta petrol manual variant of the Maruti Grand Vitara.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Grand Vitara | Kia Seltos | Difference |
| Length | 4345 mm | 4365 mm | (-) 20 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1800 mm | (-) 5 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm | 1645 mm | No difference |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2610 mm | (-) 10 mm |
- The Kia Seltos is 20 mm longer and 5 mm wider than the Maruti Grand Vitara. However, both SUVs are equally tall.
- Owing to its length advantage, the Seltos has a 10 mm longer wheelbase compared to the Grand Vitara.
- However, in real-life conditions, these differences will not translate into one being an outright better option than the other.
Powertrain
| Specifications | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta MT | Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) MT |
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| Power | 103 PS | 115 PS |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT |
- While both Grand Vitara and Seltos have the same capacity 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, the one on the Seltos puts out 12 PS and 5 Nm more compared to that on the Grand Vitara.
- Maurti’s compact SUV comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the Seltos comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, which will be a better option on long highway runs.
- You can also opt for the Grand Vitara with a 6-speed torque converter, and the Seltos with the option of a CVT (automatic gearbox). However, these will have a good price premium over the comparable manual variants.
Features
| Features | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta MT | Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) MT |
| Exterior | Auto-LED projector headlights with LED DRLsLED tail lightsSilver or Black roof railsShark-fin antenna17-inch painted alloy wheels | Auto-LED headlights with LED DRLsConnected LED tail lightsSequential LED turn indicatorsLED fog lightsDual-tone silver and black roof railsShark-fin antenna17-inch matte grey alloy wheels |
| Interior | Dual-tone black and bordeaux cabin themeFabric seat upholsteryFront footwell lightingLED cabin lampRear window sunshade60:40 split-folding rear seatsRear centre armrest with cup holderFront sliding armrest with storage | All black interior themeBlack fabric seat upholsteryLED cabin lampLeatherette wrapped steering wheel and gear knobFront sliding armrest with storageRear window sunshadeFoldable rear seatsAmbient lighting |
| Comfort And Convenience | Analogue instrument clusterAuto AC with rear ventsVentilated front seatsHeight adjustable driver’s seatReclining rear seatsTilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheelSteering mounted audio controlsCruise controlAir purifierWireless phone chargerElectrically adjustable and auto-fold ORVMsAuto up/down driver’s side windowEngine start/stop buttonKeyless entryType A Front USB chargerType C USB Charger for rearFront 12V power outletAuto-dimming IRVM | Digitised instrument clusterAuto AC with rear ventsPanoramic sunroofHeight adjustable driver’s seatTilt adjustable steering wheelSteering mounted audio controlsCruise controlElectrically adjustable ORVMsAuto up/down driver’s side windowEngine start/stop buttonRemote engine start/stopKeyless entryType A Front USB chargerType C USB ports for front and rearFront 12V power outletDay/night manual IRVM |
| Infotainment | 9-inch touchscreenWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlaySuzuki Connect6-speaker Clarion-tuned sound system | 8-inch touchscreenWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay6-speaker sound system |
| Safety | 6 airbagsRear parking cameraRear parking sensorsRear defoggerRear wiper and washerElectronic stability control (ESC)ABS with EBDAll-wheel disc brakesHill hold assist3-point seatbelts for all seatsSeatbelt reminder for all seatsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages | 6 airbagsFront and rear parking cameraRear parking sensorsRear defoggerRear wiper and washerElectronic stability control (ESC)ABS with EBDAll-wheel disc brakesHill hold assist3-point seatbelts for all seatsSeatbelt reminder for all seatsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages |
- Both Grand Vitara Zeta and Seltos HTK Plus (O) are well-equipped in terms of features. The Seltos HTK Plus (O) additionally gets sequential LED turn indicators and LED fog lights over the Grand Vitara Zeta variant.
- Inside, the Grand Vitara has a bigger 9-inch touchscreen along with a Clarion-tuned 6-speaker sound system. Kia has equipped the Seltos HTK Plus (O) variant with a smaller 8-inch touchscreen and a 6-speaker sound system.
- Over the Seltos HTK Plus (O), the Grand Vitara Zeta also gets ventilated front seats, air purifier and a wireless smartphone charger.
- However, the Seltos HTK Plus (O) comes equipped with a panoramic sunroof which is a major miss on the Grand Vitara Zeta.
- Both SUVs are loaded with amenities like auto AC with rear vents, cruise control, engine start/stop button, and auto up/down driver’s side window.
- In terms of safety, both SUVs are almost neck-to-neck as they get 6 airbags, rear parking camera, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and all-wheel disc brakes. However, the Seltos HTK Plus (O) also comes with front parking sensors which are not there on the Grand Vitara Zeta.
Final Takeaway
The Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) manual is Rs 21,000 more affordable and offers all the key amenities and safety features, including a panoramic sunroof. The Seltos’ 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is also slightly more powerful than the one on the Grand Vitara, and an extra gear will allow relaxed cruising speeds. Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta manual, on the other hand, gets more essential features like ventilated front seats, air purifier, and wireless phone charger, all of which are missing in the Kia Seltos HTK Plus (O) variant.
So, if you’re specifically looking for a petrol manual compact SUV with a panoramic sunroof under Rs 15 lakh, the Seltos stands out as an ideal choice. However, if a panoramic sunroof isn’t a priority and you value additional features, spending Rs 21,000 more for the Grand Vitara Zeta shouldn’t be a big deal. Which one would you pick between these two, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Citroen Basalt X Launched In India At Rs 11.63 Lakh, Includes New GST Rates; Gets A New Dual-tone Interior Theme And New Features
Modified On Sep 05, 2025 02:44 PM By Dipan
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The Citroen Basalt X is based on the top-spec Max variant of the regular model and comes with a dual-tone interior theme and a lot of new features
- Exterior design comes with the same design, including all-LED lights and dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels.
- Gets a black and tan interior theme with the higher variant, while the mid-spec model gets a grey and white interior hue.
- Other additions include a rear centre armrest with cupholders, cruise control and ambient lighting.
- Other features, including a 10.2-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch driver’s display, are carried over to the Basalt X.
- Powered by the more potent 110 PS turbo-petrol engine.
Citroen has launched the Basalt X SUV-coupe in India, prices of which range between Rs 11.63 lakh and Rs 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). It is based on the top-spec Max trim. While it has a similar exterior design to the regular model, it gets a new dual-tone theme inside with new features including ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera and ambient lighting that spices things up in the cabin. That being said, here’s everything you need to know about the special edition Basalt variant:
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What’s New?
The exterior design of the Citroen Basalt X is similar to the regular model with V-shaped LED DRLs, projector LED headlights, and wraparound LED tail lights. What’s different, however, is that the Basalt X comes with lighting strips on the grille and model-specific badging on the tailgate. Other than this, it continues to come with 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, the design of which is the same as the regular model and rugged body cladding on the lower portion of the SUV-coupe.
Unlike the exterior design, it is the interior that gets black and tan cabin theme which looks more premium than the all-white interior of the regular SUV-coupe. Other than this, a rear centre armrest with twin cupholders can be seen, which will be a new feature for the SUV-coupe.
On the features front, Citroen has added ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, push-button-start/stop and ambient lighting to make the interior look more modern and fashionable.
What’s The Same?
Like the regular model, the Citroen Basalt X continues with a 7-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and an adjustable under-thigh support for rear seat passengers. It also gets a wireless phone charger, auto AC with rear vents, but misses out on any kind of sunroof like the regular Basalt.
The safety suite is equipped with 6 airbags (as standard), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and a rear parking camera with sensors
Powertrain Options
The Citroen Basalt comes with two engine options, the details of which are as follows:
| Engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine | 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine | |
| Power | 82 PS | 110 PS | 110 PS |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT | 6-speed AT* |
*AT = Torque converter automatic transmission
As the Citroen Basalt X is based on the fully-loaded Max trim, it comes with the more potent turbo-petrol option with both manual and automatic transmission choices.
Rivals
The Citroen Basalt X locks horns with the Tata Curvv, while being a stylish option to compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and also the upcoming Maruti Victoris.
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