All comparisons
Kia Seltos vs MG S5 EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,290,000 vs NPR 4,399,000
The verdict
The MG S5 EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 1, with 3 measures tied.
- The MG S5 EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 8.9 lakh — about 17% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Kia Seltos carries 10 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The MG S5 EV is electric and the Kia Seltos is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Kia Seltos has an independent crash rating; the MG S5 EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Kia Seltos | MG S5 EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 5,290,000 | ★NPR 4,399,000 |
| Power | 115 hp | ★125 kW (170 PS) |
| Battery | — | 49.1 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | — | 340 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 144 Nm | ★250 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★190 mm | 180 mm |
| Safety rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Kia Seltos or the MG S5 EV?
The MG S5 EV is cheaper at NPR 4,399,000 against NPR 5,290,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Kia Seltos vs MG S5 EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG S5 EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 1, with 3 measures tied. The MG S5 EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 8.9 lakh — about 17% of the more expensive car's price.