Renault Arkana vs Kia Seltos Comparison

    Renault Arkana

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    Kia Seltos

    2024 Renault
    Arkana
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Seltos
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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    7.7
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
    Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    295 km
    50L
    345 to 370 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $41,000 - $45,000
    $29,850 - $45,270
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still looks sharp
    • No price rises with more spec
    • Impressive open road refinement
    Misses
    • DCT still clumsy off the line
    • No hybrid option for Australia
    • Back seat is a little cosy
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Drives and handles well
    • Practicality up there with class leaders
    • Full safety suite in this specification
    Misses
    • Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
    • Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
    • Hard, scratchy interior plastics

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint (+$750)
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:

    • Universal White
    • Zanzibar Blue
    • Metallic Black
    • Metallic Grey
    • Flame Red
    • Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)

    Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

    The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

    • Mars Orange
    • Pluton Blue*
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Gravity Grey*
    • Fusion Black*
    • Neptune Blue*
    • Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
    • Clear White & Fusion Black roof^

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJMULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    13331598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    1.3L2.0L, 1.6L
    Induction
    TURBO 4INLINE 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW110kW - 146kW
    Power RPM
    55006000 - 6200
    Torque
    262Nm180Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    22501600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -10 - 12.5

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