Both the Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder are mid-size or compact SUVs with plenty of features, good comfort and practical options for Indian families. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder was released in 2022 but was updated in 2026, and the Kia Seltos is the most recent model that was released in 2026. Both these SUVs are currently in their first generation. These SUVs are available in multiple powertrains. For the Seltos, the diesel variant delivers the best claimed mileage at 20.7 Km/l. For the Hyryder, its strong hybrid delivers 27.97 Km/l and the CNG delivers 26.6 Km/Kg mileage.
The Seltos has naturally aspirated petrol, turbo petrol and diesel engine options. The Hyryder comes with a NeoDrive (mild hybrid), a petrol+electric strong hybrid and a petrol+CNG engine option. Each variant has unique engine and transmission combinations. In this article, we will go over the specifications, mileage (claimed and real-world), and fuel cost of Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder.
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Kia Seltos vs Toyota Hyryder Specs
The table below shows the basic specifications of the Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
| Specification | Kia Seltos | Toyota Hyryder |
| Engine | 1.5L NA Petrol1.5L Turbo Petrol1.5L Diesel | 1.5L NeoDrive1.5L Strong Hybrid1.5L CNG |
| Displacement | Petrol: 1497 ccTurbo petrol: 1482 ccDiesel: 1493 cc | NeoDrive: 1462 ccStrong Hybrid: 1490 ccCNG: 1462 cc |
| Power | Petrol: 115 PSTurbo petrol: 160 PSDiesel: 116 PS | NeoDrive 104 PSStrong Hybrid: 93 PSCNG: 101 PS |
| Torque | Petrol: 144 NmTurbo petrol: 253 NmDiesel: 250 Nm | NeoDrive: 137 NmStrong Hybrid: 122 NmCNG: 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed MT6-Speed IVT6-Speed iMT6-Speed Torque Converter7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT6-Speed Torque Convertere-CVT |
| Drive layout | 2-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive (FWD)All Wheel Drive (Optional) |
| Kerb weight | Petrol: 1221-1250 KgTurbo petrol: 1340-1467 KgDiesel: 1340-1467 Kg | NeoDrive: 1155-1210 KgStrong Hybrid: 1265-1295 KgCNG: 1245 Kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 47 litresTurbo petrol: 50 litresDiesel: 47 litres | NeoDrive: 45LStrong Hybrid: 45LCNG: 55L |
The engine capacities of Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder are almost similar, with no major difference. In terms of power and torque, the Seltos engine scores well ahead of that in the Hyryder. The Seltos is heavier, has more fuel tank capacity, and more transmission options than the Hyryder. The Seltos comes with 6 transmissions, such as a 6-speed manual and IVT with the 1.5L petrol engine, a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT with the 1.5L T-GDi turbo petrol, and a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic (torque converter) with the 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel engine. The Toyota Hyryder, on the other hand,d has a 5-speed manual transmission with the 1.5L K series E-CNG and 1.5L K series with ISG NeoDrive (mild hybrid), a 6-speed automatic with NeoDrive and an e-CVT with the 1.5L TNGA strong hybrid.
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Kia Seltos vs Toyota Hyryder: ARAI Mileage Figures
The ARAI mileage is the result of test drives conducted under controlled conditions. These figures will give you an idea about the maximum mileage each of these SUVs can deliver. However, the actual mileage in the real world may be different, as there will be additional influencing factors involved. The table below gives the ARAI mileage for Seltos and Hyryder.
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Kia Seltos – ARAI Mileage (km/l) | Toyota Hyryder – ARAI Mileage (km/l) |
| 1.5L NA MT | Petrol | 17.0 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L NA IVT | Petrol | 17.7 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L Turbo iMT | Petrol | 17.7 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L Turbo DCT | Petrol | 17.9 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L MT | Diesel | 20.7 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L TC | Diesel | 19.1 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L MT (NeoDrive) | Petrol | — | 21.12 Km/l |
| 1.5L TC (NeoDrive) | Petrol | — | 20.58 Km/l |
| 1.5L e-CVT | Strong Hybrid (petrol+electric) | — | 27.97 Km/l |
| 1.5L MT | CNG | — | 26.6 Km/Kg |
The Hyryder e-CVT variant delivers the best mileage at 27.97 Km/l. The next best is the Hyryder CNG variant with 26.6 Km/Kg. For Keltos, the diesel variant delivers the best mileage at 20.7 Km/l and 19.1 Km/kg. The mileage of petrol variants of Keltos is more or less the same and is much lower than that of its diesel variants. However, these are just indications of their potential and may not always reflect their on-road performance.
Kia Seltos vs Toyota Hyryder: Real World Fuel-Efficiency
A quick comparison of the real-world fuel efficiency of Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder will give you a rough idea about the expected mileage on the road. In the real world, factors like driving style, road conditions, environmental factors, etc., play their part and therefore affect the final output in terms of mileage. For convenience, let’s split them into different tables for petrol, diesel and CNG.
| Kia Seltos (Petrol) | Toyota Hyryder (NeoDrive) | |
| City | MT: 12-14 Km/lIVT: 11-13 Km/liMT: 9-10 Km/lDCT: 9-11 Km/l | MT: 14-18 Km/lTC: 15-17 Km/l |
| Highway | MT:15-17 Km/lIVT: 14-16 Km/liMT: 15.5-16.5 Km/lDCT: 13-15 Km/l | MT: 16-21 Km/lTC: 18-20 Km/l |
| Average | MT:14.5 Km/lIVT: 13.5 Km/liMT: 13 Km/lDCT: 12 Km/l | MT: 17.5 Km/lTC: 17.5 Km/l |
| Tank range | 480-750 Km | 600-850 Km |
Similar to their ARAI claims, the Toyota Hyryder also delivers better mileage than the Kia Seltos in the real world. While the Hyryder maintains steady fuel efficiency in the city and on highways, the Seltos performs better on highways than in the city. The torque converter automatic transmission is the better performer for the Hyryder. For the Seltos, it is its manual and IVT transmissions that have better mileage than other transmission options.
| Kia Seltos (Diesel) | Toyota Hyryder (Strong Hybrid) | |
| City | MT: 15-17 Km/lTC: 14-16 Km/l | e-CVT: 23-25 Km/l |
| Highway | MT: 19-21 Km/lTC: 17-19 Km/l | e-CVT: 20-22 Km/l |
| Average | MT: 18 Km/lTC: 16.5 Km/l | e-CVT: 22.5 Km/l |
| Tank range | 700-950 km | 950-1100 km |
While there is no real comparison between these different fuel types, the strong hybrid from Hyryder has better fuel efficiency than the diesel variant of the Seltos.
| Kia Seltos (CNG) | Toyota Hyryder (CNG) | |
| City | — | 23-25 Km/Kg |
| Highway | — | 26-28 Km/Kg |
| Average | — | 25.5 Km/Kg |
| Tank range | — | 300-400 Km |
There is no CNG option for the Kia Seltos. The Toyota Hyryder CNG variant has an excellent real-world mileage of 25.5 Km/Kg which is close to its ARAI claims.
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Kia Seltos vs Toyota Hyryder: Fuel Cost Comparison
It is the fuel cost that ultimately decides which SUV has better mileage and how cost-effective it is. Let’s compare the fuel efficiency of Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder, as given in the table below. To make the calculations easier, the petrol price is set at Rs. 110, Rs. 100 for diesel and Rs. 90 for CNG. These are rough averages of the current fuel prices in India. The average monthly distance for these SUVs is set at 1500 Km. Let’s check the expected fuel cost.
| Seltos Petrol | Hyryder NeoDrive | Seltos Diesel | Hyryder Strong Hybrid | Hyryder CNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 115L | 86L | 88L | 68L | 60Kg |
| Avg. Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 12,650 | ₹ 9460 | ₹ 8800 | ₹ 7480 | ₹ 5400 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹1.51 lakhs | ₹ 1.13 lakhs | ₹ 1.05 lakhs | ₹ 86,760 | ₹ 64,800 |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 7.59 lakhs | ₹ 5.67 lakhs | ₹ 5.28 lakhs | ₹ 4.48 lakhs | ₹ 3.24 lakhs |
The Hyryder CNG is the best option for the lowest fuel cost when compared to Kia Seltos variants. The second-best option is also Hyryder, its strong hybrid variant. For Seltos, the best option is its diesel variant. Hyryder has better monthly and yearly fuel expenses than Seltos. You can have monthly fuel expenses under Rs. 8k and yearly expenses less than Rs.1 lakh with the Hyryder. The Seltos petrol variant is the most expensive, with over Rs. 1.5 lakh per annum.
Kia Seltos vs Toyota Hyryder Price
The table below will give a glimpse of the price range of Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder from their base to higher variants.
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Kia Seltos | HTE to X-Line (O) | ₹ 10.99 to ₹ 21.56 lakhs |
| Toyota Hyryder | S to V | ₹ 11.31 lakhs to ₹ 20.19 lakhs |
The Toyota Hyryder is more economical in terms of initial price. The price of the base variant may be slightly higher than that of the Seltos, but the top variant could be cheaper than the Seltos.
Summary
In the mileage comparison between the Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder, the latter is the clear winner in fuel efficiency and fuel cost. All variants of the Hyryder perform better than the best performer of the Seltos, its diesel variant. The Hyryder CNG is the best option, followed by its strong hybrid variant. The Hyryder CNG saves almost Rs. 2 lakh in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the Seltos diesel. Moreover, the ex-showroom price of the Hyryder is slightly better than that of Kia Seltos.
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FAQs
Q. Which powertrain delivers the best real-world mileage for Kia Seltos and Toyota Hyryder?
Toyota Hyryder CNG provides the best real-world mileage with an average of 25.5 km/Kg. This is close to its ARAI claim of 26.6 km/Kg. The best mileage for the Kia Seltos is in its diesel variant with a manual transmission, with an average of 18 Km/l. The fuel efficiency on highways can go up to a maximum of 21 Km/l depending on the road conditions.
Q. How good is the Seltos diesel when compared to the Hyryder strong hybrid variant?
Although the Hyryder strong hybrid has a better average than the Seltos diesel variant, both can achieve almost 21-22 Km/l on highways. In the city, the Hyryder is a better choice with a better average. If you want to save more on fuel, the Hyryder is a better option than the Seltos diesel variant. It will save you around Rs. 20k per year and around Rs. 80k to 1 lakh in 5 years.
Q. Which SUV is better for daily city drives, Seltos or Hyryder?
Toyota Hyryder is a better city car for daily driving. With its strong hybrid, it has an average city mileage of 23-25 km/l against 14-17 km/l of the Seltos.
Q. Which is better for longer trips on highways, Seltos or Hyryder?
Kia Seltos may be better on long highway trips as the engines are more powerful than the Hyryder variants. Seltos offers more cabin and luggage space. In addition, it has better tech and comfort amenities. The Toyota Hyryder costs less to run and is more economical. However, it doesn’t have the same level of luxury as the Seltos.
Q. Which is better in terms of fuel economy, Hyryder or Seltos?
If fuel efficiency is your concern, go for the Toyota Hyryder. All its variants are more economical than the Seltos variants. The Hyryder CNG is the best option, and the Hyryder strong hybrid is the second best. The Kia Seltos diesel variant is better than the Hyryder mild hybrid variant.
