Hyundai Bayon top spec vs Kia Seltos mid spec: Which offers better value?
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) are similarly priced, making them worth comparing if you have a budget of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh. At this price point, you can choose between the Bayon’s fully loaded top variant and the Seltos’ mid-spec trim. While the Bayon offers more features in certain areas, the larger Seltos has a wider choice of powertrains, including turbo-petrol and diesel options. Here’s how the two compare on dimensions, performance, features and safety.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Dimensions
| Fuel tank (litres) | 43 | 47 | -4 |
The Kia Seltos is larger than the Hyundai Bayon, measuring 215mm longer and sitting on a 90mm longer wheelbase, which would translate to more cabin space. It is also 20mm wider and 30mm taller than the Bayon. However, the Bayon has 5mm more ground clearance and a larger 505-litre boot, compared with the Seltos’ 447 litres. This gives the Bayon a 58-litre advantage in luggage capacity despite its smaller overall dimensions.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Powertrain options and specs
*Bayon manual mileage yet to be disclosed.
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) share a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115hp and 144Nm, available with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox in both models. However, the Seltos offers a wider choice of powertrains, including a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 160hp and 253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel developing 116hp and 250Nm. In terms of claimed fuel efficiency, the Bayon returns 18.6kpl, compared with 16.5kpl for the Seltos’ naturally aspirated petrol version.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Exterior features
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) have broadly similar exterior equipment, with both riding on 17-inch wheels and featuring LED lighting at the front and rear. The Seltos gets all-LED headlamps and fog lamps, while the Bayon uses LED projector headlamps and has puddle lamps, which illuminate the area beside the car. Both models also feature roof rails, a rear spoiler and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, along with a rear wiper and washer.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Interior features
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Interior features | ||
| Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) |
Touchscreen | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch |
Digital driver’s display | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch |
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Connected car tech | Yes | Yes |
OTA updates | Yes | Yes |
AI voice assistant | Yes | No |
Audio system | 8-speaker Bose | 8-speaker Bose |
Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Front ventilated seats | Yes | Yes |
Powered driver’s seat | 8-way | 8-way |
Split rear seats | Yes | Yes |
Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | Yes |
Auto climate control | Single zone | Dual zone |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Rear sunshade | No | Yes |
Wireless charger | Yes | Yes |
Ambient lighting | Yes | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Keyless entry and go | Yes | Yes |
The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) offer similar cabin equipment, including twin 12.3-inch screens, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charging and ventilated front seats. Both also get an eight-way powered driver’s seat, leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting and keyless entry with go. The Seltos has an advantage in climate control, with a dual-zone system compared with the Bayon’s single-zone unit, and also gets a rear sunshade. The Bayon, meanwhile, adds an AI voice assistant, which is not available on the Seltos. Both models also feature connected car technology, over-the-air updates, a panoramic sunroof, rear AC vents, split rear seats, a rear armrest with cupholders and an auto-dimming IRVM.
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Safety features
Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Safety features | ||
| Hyundai Bayon HX10 | Kia Seltos HTX(A) |
Airbags | 6 | 6 |
Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes |
Hill-start assist | Yes | Yes |
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold | Yes | Yes |
Tyre-pressure monitoring system | Yes | Yes |
360-degree camera | Yes | Yes |
Blind-spot camera | Yes | Yes |
Parking sensors | Front, rear and side | Front, rear and side |
Dashcam | Yes | No |
Adaptive cruise control | Yes (CVT only) | Yes (CVT only) |
Lane-keep assist | Yes | Yes |
Blind-spot warning | Yes | Yes |
| Front collision warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear cross-traffic alert | Yes | Yes |
Safe-exit warning | Yes | Yes |
Both the Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) offer a comprehensive set of active safety features, including a 360-degree camera, blind-spot camera, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. Both also get six airbags and forward collision warning, along with rear cross-traffic alert and safe-exit warning. The Bayon’s key advantage is the inclusion of a dashcam, which is not available on the Seltos HTX(A).
Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Price
| Difference |
| Rs 0.37 lakh |
| Rs 0.32 lakh |
The Kia Seltos HTX(A) makes a stronger case overall. For a premium of just Rs 32,000-Rs 37,000 over the comparable Bayon HX10 petrol variants, it offers a larger footprint, a longer wheelbase, dual-zone climate control and a wider choice of engines, including turbo-petrol and diesel options. The Bayon counters with a larger 505-litre boot, more ground clearance, an AI voice assistant and a dashcam.
For buyers with a budget of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh, the Seltos is the more compelling choice, offering the added space and powertrain flexibility without a substantial price premium.
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