Suzuki Grand Vitara vs KIA Seltos

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

KIA Seltos

1.5D EX+ Auto Diesel Automatic

ZAR 599,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 260 Nm Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Seltos

⛽ Fuel Economy Tie

🛡 Safety Seltos

📦 Practicality Seltos

🔑 Ownership Tie

Grand Vitara starts ZAR 389995 cheaper Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Seltos from ZAR 389,995

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Engine Power	76 kW	85 kW
Torque	137 Nm	260 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	1493 cc
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	190 mm
Boot / Load Bay	310 l	433 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1430 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	7 Years / 150,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Grand Vitara and Seltos are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Seltos +11 pts

Efficiency Equal

Safety Seltos +12 pts

Practicality Seltos +6 pts

Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Seltos

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Seltos

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Mild Hybrid (SHVS)	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel
Engine Code	K15C	D4FE
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Displacement	1462 cc	1493 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	16
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	75.0 mm
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	84.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	16.0:1
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Front Transverse
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust	No
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Common Rail Direct Injection
Turbocharger	-	Yes
Power	76 kW	85 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	4,000 rpm
Power	102 bhp	114 bhp
Torque	137 Nm	260 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,400 rpm	1,500 rpm
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	4,500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	4.5 l
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	B7 Diesel
Top Speed	175 km/h	175 km/h
0-100 km/h	13.5 sec	10.5 sec
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1493 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	1493 cc
Engine Power kW	76 kW	85 kW
Engine Torque Nm	137 Nm	260 Nm
Max Power kW	76 kW	85 kW
Max Torque Nm	137 Nm	260 Nm
Maximum Power	76 kW	85 kW
Maximum Torque	137 Nm	260 Nm
Engine Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5 D4FE Inline-4 Diesel Turbo
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Diesel
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Valves	4	16
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	4,000 rpm
Torque Nm Rpm	4,400 rpm	1,500 rpm
0–100 km/h	13.5 sec	10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 100	13.5 sec	10.5 sec
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	1493 cc
Engine	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5 D4FE Inline-4 Diesel Turbo
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Active Exhaust	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	6 km/h	7 km/h
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	FWD
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	3.63
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	15.1:1
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Dry Dual Clutch
LSD Available	-	No
Differential Lock	-	No
Transfer Case	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	Yes
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	6 km/h	7 km/h
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	Yes
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Length	4345 mm	4370 mm
Width	1795 mm	1800 mm
Height	1645 mm	1640 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	190 mm
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg	1920 kg
Max Payload	530 kg	-
Front Track Width	1565 mm	1570 mm
Rear Track Width	1565 mm	1560 mm
Turning Radius	5.4 m	10.6 m
Number of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	310 l	433 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	-
Front Legroom	1060 mm	1030 mm
Rear Legroom	935 mm	860 mm
Front Headroom	1010 mm	990 mm
Rear Headroom	970 mm	950 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1455 mm	1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1430 mm	1330 mm
Boot Volume	310 l	433 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	50 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1680 kg	1920 kg
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	190 mm
Height Mm	1645 mm	1640 mm
Length Mm	4345 mm	4370 mm
Width Mm	1795 mm	1800 mm
Payload Kg	530 kg	-
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	190 mm
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	190 mm
Turning Circle	5.4 m	10.6 m
Turning Circle M	5.4 m	10.6 m
Tare Mass Kg	1225 kg	1430 kg
Cargo Volume	310 l	433 l
Seats	5	5
Doors	5	5
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	1385 l
Load Bed Length	310 l	433 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	310 l	433 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	1385 l
Front Overhang	-	840 mm
Rear Overhang	-	920 mm

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	19.2 km/l
City Mileage	14.7 km/l	15.6 km/l
Highway Mileage	20.8 km/l	22.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	50 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 6
Auto Start Stop	-	Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	45 l	50 l
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Diesel
Average Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	5.6 l/100km	5.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	17.9 km/l	19.2 km/l
DC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Low Range Ratio	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	No
AC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	-	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	-	4.5 l/100km
Low Fuel Warning	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Standard	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Traction Control	Standard	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Yes
Brake Assist	Standard	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Alarm System	Standard	Yes
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Standard	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	-	Yes
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	5
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	Yes
Lane Change Warning	-	Yes
ABS EBD	Standard	Yes
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	Yes
TCS	Standard	Yes
Hill Hold	Standard	Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	6
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Yes
BA	Standard	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Yes
AEB	-	Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	Yes
Driver Airbag	6	Yes
Passenger Airbag	6	Yes
Side Airbags	-	Yes
Curtain Airbags	-	Yes
Knee Airbag	-	No
Brake Override System	-	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Yes
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	Yes
EBD	Standard	Yes
Fatigue Detection	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Cruise Control	Standard	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Yes
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
360 Degree Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Warning	-	Yes
Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Pre-Collision System	-	Yes
Reverse Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
Reversing Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
Reverse Camera Type	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
Around View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Yes
Surround View Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Yes
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Yes
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Yes
Front Camera	-	Yes
Auto Wipers	Standard	Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	Yes
Auto Lights	Standard	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Yes
Auto Highbeam	-	Yes
Drive Modes	-	Yes
Park Assist	-	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes
EV Mode	-	No
Eco Mode	-	Yes
Sport Mode	-	No
Automatic High Beam	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Seat Material	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	8-Way Power
Heated Seats	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	Yes
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	Yes
Cup Holders	4	4
Rear AC Vents	-	No
Rear USB Ports	0	Yes
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Digital
Interior Colour Options	2	Black
Driver Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	Yes
Cargo Space	310	433
Boot Space Seats Up	310	433
Boot Space Seats Down	708	1385
Seat Count	5	5
Seat Capacity	5	5
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	Yes
Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leather
Fabric Seats	Leatherette Seat Trim	No
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	8-Way Power
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	8-Way Power
Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	8-Way Power
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 Split Fold	Yes
Seat Fold Type	60:40 Split Fold	Yes
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear	Integrated in Seat Back	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	Yes
Interior Colours	2	Black
Interior Trim Colour	2	Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	4-Way Manual
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Yes
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL	10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster (GT-Line), heads-up display (GT-Line), panoramic sunroof (GT-Line Plus), 360-degree AVM (GT-Line), Bose audio (GT-Line), ventilated front seats (GT-Line)
Cooled Seats	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Adjustable Front Seat	-	4-Way Manual
Memory Seats	-	Yes
Front Headrest	-	Adjustable
Rear Headrest	-	Adjustable

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Yes
Power Windows	All Four Windows	Yes
Keyless Entry	-	Yes
Push Button Start	-	Yes
Wireless Charging	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Yes
Electric Tailgate	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	No
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	Yes
Speed Limiter	Standard	Yes
Payload Capacity	530	-
Trim Level	flagship	flagship
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	Flagship / premium derivative
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	190
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Accelerator 0 100	13.5 sec	10.5 sec
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Common Rail Direct Injection
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	Automatic
Diff Lock	-	No
Difflock	-	No
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	5.2
Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Vdc	Standard	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Yes
TPMS	Standard	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Yes
Surround View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Yes
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Yes
Seat Type	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leather Seats
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Sports Bar	-	-
Rear Seat Split	60:40 Split Fold	Yes
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	Yes
Bottle Holders	4	4
Rear Air Conditioning	-	No
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Yes
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	Yes
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	No
AC Type	Automatic Climate Control	Yes
Air Conditioning	Automatic Climate Control	Yes
Manual Aircon	Automatic Climate Control	Yes
Power Mirrors	All Four Windows	Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Yes
Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Yes
Passive Entry Start	-	Yes
Push Button Start	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Wireless Charger	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Yes
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Yes
Powered Tailgate	-	No
Lift Gate	-	No
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Four Windows	Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Yes
Rear Defogger	Standard	Yes
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	Yes
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	Yes
Speed Alert System	Standard	Yes
Sound System	6	8
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	Yes
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	Yes
Roof Rack Compatibility	Standard Roof Rails	Yes
Rear Wing	-	Yes
Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Electric
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Yes
Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare	Temporary Spare
Rim Size	17 Inches	235/50 R18
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	Yes
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	Yes
Sub Frame	Monocoque	Unibody
Service Plan	Not Included	3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Warranty	4 Years	7 Years / 150,000 km
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Source Model Column	grand-vitara	seltos
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Yes
Unlocking	-	Yes
Walk Away Lock	-	Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Front Wiper	Standard	Yes
Front Wipers Type	Standard	Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	No
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	No
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	Yes
Side Impact Bars	Standard	Yes
Engine Start Stop	-	Yes
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Yes
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Climate Control	2
Intercooler	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	No
Rev Matching	-	No
Performance Data Logger	-	No
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Drag Coefficient	-	0.34
Roof Load	-	50 kg
Steering Response	-	Normal
Skid Plates	-	No
Side Steps	-	No
Tyre Repair Kit	-	No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	-	Yes
Adaptive Dampers	-	No
Driver Display	-	Digital Cluster
Heads Up Display	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Yes
Trip Computer	-	Yes
Multi Function Steering	-	Yes
Headrest Adjustable	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamps	-	Yes
Remote Engine Start	-	No
Remote Start	-	No
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Fuel Lid Opener	-	Remote
Boot Opener	-	Remote
Heated Mirrors	-	Yes
Tail Lamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust	-	Yes
Headlamp Washer	-	No
Roof Antenna	-	Yes
Aero Kit	-	No
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights	-	No
Ride Mode Selection	-	Yes
Service Reminder	-	Yes
Automatic High Beam	-	Yes
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	-	Yes
Reading Lights Rear	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Yes
Number of Speakers	6	8
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	Yes
USB Ports	2	4
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes
FM Radio	Standard	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Yes
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	Yes
AUX Input	-	No
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	No
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25
Connected Services	Standard	Yes
Audio Speakers	6	8
Rear Usb	2	Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	4
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	Yes
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	Yes
Radio	Standard	Yes
Audio	Standard	Yes
Audio System	Standard	Yes
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Digital
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Yes
Premium Audio	-	Yes
Head Up Display	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Yes
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Yes
Roof Rails	Standard Roof Rails	Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	No
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Side Body Cladding	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Exterior Colour Options	6	Multiple
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Standard
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Electric
Rear Wiper	Standard	Yes
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body Colour
Body Type	SUV	Compact SUV
Exterior Colour Options	5	7
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Four Windows	Yes
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	No
Auto Headlights	Standard	Yes
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Yes
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	Yes
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Yes
DRL	LED DRLs	Yes
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Yes
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body Colour
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Standard
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	Alloy Alloy
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Yes
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Yes
Sunroof Tilt	-	-
Led Taillights	-	Yes
Rear Fog Lights	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Approach Angle	19 deg	19 deg
Departure Angle	21 deg	25 deg
Wading Depth	0 mm	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	No
Underbody Protection	Skid Plate Under Engine	No
Ramp Breakover Angle	18 deg	16 deg
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Tow Hooks	No
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	19 deg
Departure Angle Deg	21 deg	25 deg
Ramp-over Angle	18 deg	17 deg
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	-
Breakover Angle	18 deg	16 deg
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	235/50 R18
Wheel Type	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size	17 Inches	235/50 R18
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter	296 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	259 mm	260 mm
Tyre Load Index	96	103
Tyre Speed Rating	H	H
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare	Temporary Spare
Wheelbase Mm	2600 mm	2610 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	-
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Yes
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Yes
Wheel Material	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	Alloy Alloy
Wheels	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	Alloy Alloy
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Spare Tyre	Space Saver Spare	Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver Spare	Temporary Spare
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic
Tyre Type	215/60 R17	Radial
Wheel Size Type	17 Inches	235/50 R18
Wheel Diameter	17 Inches	235/50 R18
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Leather
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Leather
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Yes
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic
Front Tyre Width	-	235 mm
Rear Tyre Width	-	235 mm
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Unibody
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Yes
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic
Chassis Material	Monocoque	Unibody
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Yes
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15000
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service	R3,500 per service
Battery Warranty	12 Months	7 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	15000
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	15000
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	Yes
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	15000
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Alternator	-	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Warranty Years	5	7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	7 Years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	5 Years
Basic Warranty	5	7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years
Warranty	5	7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
CO2 Emissions	131 g/km	136 g/km
Start Stop System	Automatic Start-Stop via ISG	Yes
Hybrid System Type	12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)	-
Noise Level	68 dB	67 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	B7 Diesel
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	DPF
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 6
Green NCAP Rating	Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use	4
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	143
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	No
CO2 Emissions G Km	131	136

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	13.3 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	8.5 l/100km	17.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.8 l/100km	20.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	6.5 l/100km	23.3 l/100km
Owner Review Count	0	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note	Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red	Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl (dual-tone on GT-Line)
Model Introduced Year	2022	2020
Generation	Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation	First generation (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current
Facelift History	Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser	2023 facelift with revised front and rear styling, updated ADAS suite and interior upgrades
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2023
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	Grand Vitara	Seltos
Price Zar	542900 ZAR	599995 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	542900	599995
Starting Price Zar	542900	599995
Ownership Role	Flagship	Flagship
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Seltos leads by 7 points

Both Grand Vitara and Seltos are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 70 /100

Lead 7 points

Data 93% confidence

#1 Winner

Seltos

93% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 45

Performance 45

Efficiency 73

Safety 94

Practicality 68

Ownership 71

Leads by 7 points

Grand Vitara

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 34

Performance 34

Efficiency 73

Safety 82

Practicality 62

Ownership 71

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Seltos +11 Efficiency Level Safety Seltos +12 Practicality Seltos +6 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Seltos

Performance 45/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 71/100

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 62/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 KIA Seltos wins with 70 pts vs 63 pts for Grand Vitara

In structured scoring, Seltos emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand Vitara may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Seltos edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Grand Vitara 73 vs Seltos 73. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Grand Vitara 82, Seltos 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Grand Vitara 71, Seltos 71. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Grand Vitara 62, Seltos 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand Vitara 34, Seltos 45. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Seltos edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Seltos scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Grand Vitara and Seltos in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand Vitara scores 34 vs 45.

Efficiency: Grand Vitara scores 73 vs 73.

Safety: Grand Vitara scores 82 vs 94.

Practicality: Grand Vitara scores 62 vs 68.

Ownership: Grand Vitara scores 71 vs 71.

Final structured scoring gives Seltos the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs KIA Seltos

Suzuki Grand Vitara

KIA Seltos

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

Seltos

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Seltos

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Seltos leads by 7 points

Seltos

Grand Vitara

Seltos

Grand Vitara

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