Hyundai Exter vs Kia Seltos

Rs 36.96 lakh vs Rs 59.9 lakh · Prices checked between 11 Sep 2026 and 25 Oct 2026 (1 of 2 on 25 Oct 2026)

What do these terms mean?

Ex-showroom price: The car's showroom price. Registration, number plate, vehicle tax, insurance and any dealer charges may be added to your bill.
Variant / trim: A version of the same car. Two versions can have different batteries, engines, safety equipment and prices. Match the version on your dealer's quote.
Ground clearance: The gap between the road and the lowest part of the car. For example, 180 mm is 18 cm. Passengers and luggage can reduce that gap.
Range: The claimed distance on one full charge. Hills, speed, weather, passengers and air conditioning can change it. WLTP, NEDC and CLTC are different test methods, so their numbers are not directly comparable.

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Hyundai Exter

Rs 36,96,000

EX trim. Our figure matched the distributor's list exactly.

Showroom price · checked 11 Sep 2026

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Kia Seltos

Rs 59,90,000

HTE (O) 6-speed manual, the all-new K3 Seltos. HTK (O) Rs 68,90,000; HTK (O) IVT Rs 75,90,000; HTX (A) IVT Rs 85,90,000; X-Line (A) 7DCT Rs 95,90,000.

Showroom price · checked 25 Oct 2026

Which car suits you?

Hyundai Exter has the lowest listed showroom price at Rs 36,96,000 — Rs 22,94,000 less than the other car. Registration, insurance and dealer charges can change the final difference.

The right choice depends on your budget and daily use.

Start with the reasons for each car below. These are based on published information, not a road test. Confirm the exact version, equipment and final dealer quote.

Consider the Hyundai Exter if

you want to spend less — it costs Rs 22.9 lakh less

Hyundai Exter — Rs 36,96,000

Consider the Kia Seltos if

you want more engine or motor power — 32 hp more; compare performance on a test drive
you want more torque — 30 Nm more turning force; hill performance also depends on weight and gearing

Kia Seltos — Rs 59,90,000

Both prices above are ex-showroom

Registration, number plates, vehicle tax and insurance cost extra. Choose your province in the calculator to see the estimate. Ask the dealer for a written list of any delivery or handling charges.

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Measure	Hyundai Exter	Kia Seltos
PriceShowroom price for the version listed above.	★Rs 36,96,000	Rs 59,90,000
Power	83 hp	★115 hp
TorqueTurning force; weight and gearing also affect hill performance.	114 Nm	★144 Nm
Ground clearanceGap below the car; passengers and luggage can reduce it.	185 mm	190 mm
Safety rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)

★ highlights a difference in that row only. It does not identify the better car overall. Missing information and figures from different test methods are not treated as equal.

How to use this comparison

Use price to set your budget, then check the differences that matter for your daily trips. A larger battery, more power or a higher clearance figure alone does not make one car better for everyone. Check test methods before comparing range or safety ratings.

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Common questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Hyundai Exter or the Kia Seltos?

The Hyundai Exter is cheaper at Rs 36,96,000 against Rs 59,90,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the listed versions, checked 11 Sep 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.