Is the Kia Seltos or the Nissan Tekton better value?

On the equipment we can put a price on, the Kia Seltos leads at 5 of the 10 matching price points, with 3 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.

What is the closest Nissan Tekton to the Kia Seltos GTX 1.5 Petrol IVT?

The Nissan Tekton Tekna+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹18,59,000, against ₹18,71,900 — a difference of ₹12,900 ex-showroom.

Does this account for how the cars drive?

No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

Kia Seltos vs Nissan Tekton

Not which car is better — which one hands you more equipment for the same money. We line up the two variant ranges at 10 matching price points and price what you get on each.

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On tracked equipment

The Kia Seltos leads at 5 of 10 price points

3 of the 10 are too close to call — the gap there is smaller than a single item on the two lists.

Kia

Kia Seltos

5of 10

₹11.25 L – ₹21.82 L

Seltos prices & variants

Nissan

Nissan Tekton

2of 10

₹10.49 L – ₹18.59 L

Tekton prices & variants

Photographs: Kia and Nissan. Each shows the car, not the trim it is compared at — the points below say which trims these are.

That counts equipment we can put a rupee value on, at prices within ₹80,000 of each other. It is one input into the decision and not the whole of it — read the caveat below before treating it as a verdict.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026

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What this comparison cannot tell you

Nothing about how they drive. Ride, refinement, steering, seat comfort, visibility, boot practicality — none of it is here, and any of it might matter more to you than a longer feature list.
Nothing about size or engine. A matched price can put a larger car's entry trim against a smaller car's top trim. Cabin space, boot, ground clearance and how much engine you get are not in these totals.
Nothing about ownership. Service network reach, running costs, reliability record and resale value are real money and are not counted.
Only equipment we track. Our list is incomplete, and thinnest at the bottom of a range where trims differ on many small items. Either car may be better equipped than this page suggests.
A feature you don't want is worth nothing to you. The totals assume you want everything. Read the lists, not just the numbers.

How every valuation is set, and where the method is weakest, is on the methodology page.

Point by point

At the same money, what changes

Around ₹11 lakh · Petrol manual

₹10,900 apart

The Kia Seltos costs ₹10,900 more and carries ₹35,000 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Kia Seltos makes 14 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹11,24,900

Equipment we price

₹1,99,000

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Cruise Control₹10,000
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
Steering-Mounted Controls₹4,000
Remote Central Locking₹5,000
Full Wheel Covers₹3,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

Visia+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

99 bhp · 166 Nm

₹11,14,000

Equipment we price

₹1,64,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000

Around ₹12 lakh · Petrol manual

₹62,900 apart

The Kia Seltos costs ₹62,900 more and carries ₹32,000 more equipment by our valuation — that covers 50% of the price difference. The Kia Seltos makes 14 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹12,41,900

Equipment we price

₹2,37,000

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Cruise Control₹10,000
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹12,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

Acenta 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

99 bhp · 166 Nm

₹11,79,000

Equipment we price

₹2,05,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer₹8,000
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking₹7,000
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000

Around ₹13 lakh · Petrol manual

₹27,100 apart

The Nissan Tekton costs ₹27,100 more and carries ₹1,03,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Kia Seltos makes 14 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTK 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹13,41,900

Equipment we price

₹2,67,500

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

N-Connecta 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

99 bhp · 166 Nm

₹13,69,000

Equipment we price

₹3,71,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof₹55,000
Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹45,000
LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹4,000
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹3,000

Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol manual

₹47,100 apart

Too close to call. The ₹3,500 between them is less than the 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster alone (₹20,000), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Kia Seltos is ₹47,100 cheaper, and the Nissan Tekton makes 48 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTK(O) 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹14,51,900

Equipment we price

₹3,74,500

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
Wireless Phone Charger₹7,000
Front Parking Sensors₹6,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

N-Connecta 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹14,99,000

Equipment we price

₹3,71,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹3,000

Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol IVT

₹27,100 apart

The Kia Seltos is ₹27,100 cheaper and still carries ₹88,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Nissan Tekton makes 48 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTK 1.5 Petrol IVT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹14,71,900

Equipment we price

₹3,40,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹35,000
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹12,000
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹15,000
Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

Acenta 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹14,99,000

Equipment we price

₹2,52,000

Has, that the other doesn't

7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000

These sit at very different points in their ranges — this pairs one car's entry trim against the other's upper trim. The cheaper car is better equipped here; the dearer one is usually the bigger vehicle. Both matter.

Around ₹16 lakh · Petrol manual

₹47,100 apart

Too close to call. The ₹11,500 between them is less than the 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster alone (₹20,000), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Kia Seltos is ₹47,100 cheaper, and the Nissan Tekton makes 48 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTX 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹15,91,900

Equipment we price

₹4,84,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
Wireless Phone Charger₹7,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Dedicated Climate Touch Panel₹6,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

Tekna 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹16,39,000

Equipment we price

₹4,96,000

Has, that the other doesn't

10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
Cabin Air Purifier₹7,000
Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹12,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Around ₹16 lakh · Petrol DCT

₹12,900 apart

The Kia Seltos costs ₹12,900 more and carries ₹47,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTK(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT

158 bhp · 253 Nm

₹16,61,900

Equipment we price

₹4,62,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Front Ventilated Seats₹28,000
8-Way Powered Driver Seat₹22,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹8,000
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹15,000
Front Parking Sensors₹6,000
Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

N-Connecta 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹16,49,000

Equipment we price

₹4,15,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹3,000

Around ₹16 lakh · Petrol manual

₹52,900 apart

The Kia Seltos costs ₹52,900 more and carries ₹79,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Kia Seltos makes 14 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTX(A) 1.5 Petrol MT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹17,01,900

Equipment we price

₹6,18,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Level 2 ADAS Suite₹75,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
Wireless Phone Charger₹7,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Dedicated Climate Touch Panel₹6,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000

Nissan

Tekna+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

99 bhp · 166 Nm

₹16,49,000

Equipment we price

₹5,39,000

Has, that the other doesn't

18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
Cabin Air Purifier₹7,000
Powered Co-Driver Seat₹18,000
Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹12,000

Around ₹18 lakh · Petrol DCT

₹22,900 apart

Too close to call. The ₹62,500 between them is less than the Level 2 ADAS Suite alone (₹75,000), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Nissan Tekton is ₹22,900 cheaper. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT

158 bhp · 253 Nm

₹18,01,900

Equipment we price

₹5,44,500

Has, that the other doesn't

8-Way Powered Driver Seat — up from Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹10,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
Multi Drive & Traction Modes — up from Multiple Drive Modes₹8,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Dedicated Climate Touch Panel₹6,000

Nissan

Tekna 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹17,79,000

Equipment we price

₹6,07,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Level 2 ADAS Suite₹75,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
Cabin Air Purifier₹7,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Around ₹19 lakh · Petrol IVT

₹12,900 apart

The Nissan Tekton is ₹12,900 cheaper and still carries ₹85,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Nissan Tekton makes 48 bhp more. Kia Seltos variants explained or Nissan Tekton variants explained.

Kia

GTX 1.5 Petrol IVT

113 bhp · 144 Nm

₹18,71,900

Equipment we price

₹5,64,500

Has, that the other doesn't

8-Way Powered Driver Seat — up from Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹10,000
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,500
Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
Multi Drive & Traction Modes — up from Multiple Drive Modes₹8,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Dedicated Climate Touch Panel₹6,000
Driver's Seat Memory₹10,000

Nissan

Tekna+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹18,59,000

Equipment we price

₹6,50,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Surround View Camera₹25,000
Level 2 ADAS Suite₹75,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹20,000
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
Cabin Air Purifier₹7,000
Powered Co-Driver Seat₹18,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Common questions

Is the Kia Seltos or the Nissan Tekton better value?: On the equipment we can put a price on, the Kia Seltos leads at 5 of the 10 matching price points, with 3 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.
What is the closest Nissan Tekton to the Kia Seltos GTX 1.5 Petrol IVT?: The Nissan Tekton Tekna+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹18,59,000, against ₹18,71,900 — a difference of ₹12,900 ex-showroom.
Does this account for how the cars drive?: No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

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