Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
GWM H1 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.
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GWM H1
Discontinued model
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GWM H1
1.5 LS
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 78 kW
🔧 135 Nm
⛽ 7.0 km/l
VS
KIA Seltos
1.5D EX+ Auto
Diesel
7-Speed DCT
Current
ZAR 599,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW
🔧 260 Nm
⛽ 19.2 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM H1 vs KIA Seltos: the short answer
Seltos holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Seltos:
current from
ZAR 389,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | H178 kW @ 6000 rpm | Seltos85 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Seltos260 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Engine Size | H11497 cc | Seltos1493 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | H17.0 km/l | Seltos19.2 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | H1160 mm | Seltos190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H1
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published ownership cover
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Published Practicality
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Seltos
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H1
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Seltos
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2020 |
| Generation | Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor. | First generation (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current |
| Facelift History | H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life. | 2023 facelift with revised front and rear styling, updated ADAS suite and interior upgrades |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl (dual-tone on GT-Line) |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | active |
| Segment | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4002 mm | 4370 mm |
| Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1567 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 50 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1770 kg | 1920 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 10.6 m |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 950 mm | 950 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 840 mm | 860 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not confirmed | 190 mm |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not confirmed | 433 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not confirmed | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not confirmed | 456 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not confirmed | 1100 kg |
| Number of Rows | Not confirmed | 2 rows |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Unibody |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Yes |
| Steering Column | Tilt Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Torsion Bar | 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 | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Telescopic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 1385 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 1385 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Manual Fold | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Standard Driver | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 1 x 12V Socket | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not Available | Yes |
| AC Type | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Yes |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Spare | Temporary Spare |
| Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 15 Inches | 235/50 R18 |
| Sound System | 4 | 8 |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | No |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | No |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 5.2 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | No |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | No |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | No |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not Available | Yes |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Normal |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 10.5 sec |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | No |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | No |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | seltos |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| TPMS | Not Available | Yes |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | GW4G15 | D4FE |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 1493 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Bore | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Stroke | 88.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Maximum Power | 78 kW @ 6000 rpm | 85 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 7-Speed DCT |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 175 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 59.4 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 181.8 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | Front Transverse |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed CVT | 7-Speed DCT |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.94:1 | 3.63 |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 3.2 | 15.1:1 |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Torque Converter | Dry Dual Clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 7-Speed DCT |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 7 |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not confirmed | FWD |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | Automatic |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 19.2 km/l |
| City Mileage | 6.8 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 22.2 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 50 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 42 | 50 |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 19.2 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front Seats | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Standard | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Yes |
| Safety Rating | 4 | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | Active Head Restraints | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Yes |
| AEB | Not Available | Yes |
| BA | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | No |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment | 8-Way Power |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | Yes |
| Front Armrest | Front Centre Armrest | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not Available | No |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Polyurethane | Leather |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue Speedometer | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not Available | Yes |
| Door Map Pockets | All Four Door Pockets | Yes |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 4-Way Manual |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 1385 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 8 |
| Navigation System | No | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | Yes |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | No | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | No | Yes |
| FM Radio | Standard | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not Available | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not Available | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not Available | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 7 | 10.25 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not Available | No |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 8 |
| Infotainment Screen | 7 | 10.25 |
| Touchscreen | 7 | 10.25 |
| Infotainment System | Not confirmed | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not Available | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 10.25 |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | Alloy Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | No |
| Body Cladding | Plastic Body Cladding | No |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | Multiple |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | Manual Black Mirrors | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured | Body Colour |
| Body Type | SUV | Compact SUV |
| DRL | Not Available | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 840 mm |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 920 mm |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 7 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | No |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 23 deg | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle | 27 deg | 25 deg |
| Wading Depth | 0 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | No |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | No |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 0 deg | 16 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ground Clearance Max | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 19 deg |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 16 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 25 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 195/65R15 | 235/50 R18 |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | Alloy Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Spare | Temporary Spare |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 254 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 200 mm | 260 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum Rear | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | 89 | 103 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | T | H |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15 Inches | 235/50 R18 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Diameter | 15 Inches | 235/50 R18 |
| Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | Alloy Alloy |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Available | Yes |
| Wheel Material | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | Alloy Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 235/50 R18 |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | 1500 | R3,500 per service |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | Not Included | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.6 l | 4.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 | 15000 |
| First Service At | 1000 | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Rust Protection | Yes |
| Service Plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 15000 | 15000 |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 165 g/km | 136 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Noise Level | 71 dB | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) | No |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 95 Octane Unleaded | B7 Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | Not Applicable | DPF |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not Independently Rated | 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | Within Euro 5 Limits | 143 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) | No |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 136 |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 5.8 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 7.2 l/100km | 17.2 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 7.5 l/100km | 20.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 9.0 l/100km | 23.3 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | 0 | - |
| Spec | H1 | Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Flagship |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 599995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 599995 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 599995 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and Seltos comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H1 30 vs Seltos 45.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Seltos 73.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Seltos 93.
Practicality index: H1 63 vs Seltos 60.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Seltos 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Seltos leads by 19 points
Seltos holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
19
points
Data
99%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
Seltos
99% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 93
Check
Performance 45
Performance
45
Efficiency
73
Safety
93
Practicality
60
Ownership
71
Leads by 19 points
49
#2
H1
80% source coverage
0 strong categories
Best at
Safety 68
Check
Performance 30
Performance
30
Efficiency
35
Safety
68
Practicality
63
Ownership
44
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Seltos +15
Efficiency
Seltos +38
Safety
Seltos +25
Practicality
H1 +3
Ownership
Seltos +27
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Seltos
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
71/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
KIA Seltos
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Seltos leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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H1 vs Seltos questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.