All comparisons
Kia Seltos vs MG ZS EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,290,000 vs NPR 5,299,000
The verdict
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 2, with 2 measures tied.
- The Kia Seltos undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 0.1 lakh — about 0% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Kia Seltos carries 13 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The MG ZS EV is electric and the Kia Seltos is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- Crash safety is not a tie: the MG ZS EV is rated 5 stars against 3 for the Kia Seltos.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Kia Seltos | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 5,290,000 | NPR 5,299,000 |
| Power | 115 hp | ★99 kW (134 PS) |
| Battery | — | 51 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | — | 320 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 144 Nm | ★280 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★190 mm | 177 mm |
| Safety rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ★5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Kia Seltos or the MG ZS EV?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper at NPR 5,290,000 against NPR 5,299,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Kia Seltos vs MG ZS EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 2, with 2 measures tied. The Kia Seltos undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 0.1 lakh — about 0% of the more expensive car's price.