Kia Seltos turbo-petrol automatic real-world fuel economy tested, explained
We recently tested the fuel efficiency of the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol-automatic version of the new Kia Seltos . This time, we got our hands on the more powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and we put it through our real-world efficiency tests. Misses an auto engine stop-start feature Gets three drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport Kia Seltos 1.5 turbo-petrol real-world efficiency This version is powered by a 160hp/253Nm, 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DCT. Driven entirely in Eco mode, it returned 9.27kpl in the city and 14.76kpl on the highway. While the highway figure is respectable for the segment, the city efficiency is on the lower side, likely due to the absence of an automatic engine stop-start function and high ambient temperatures during testing. Interestingly, despite its larger footprint and more extensive equipment list, the new model is marginally more efficient than the first-gene...