BMW X1
BMW X1
sDrive 20i
AED 189,000
KIA Seltos
KIA Seltos
sDrive 20i
AED 189,000
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BMW X1 vs KIA Seltos Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of BMW X1 and KIA Seltos. BMW X1 is priced between AED 189,000 while KIA Seltos is priced between AED 110,500. Talking about the technical specifications, BMW X1 sDrive 20i houses 1997 engine whereas KIA Seltos sDrive 20i engine displacement is 1997.

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Overview: BMW X1 vs Seltos

Brand BMW BMW
SRP* AED 189,000 BMW X1 Price AED 110,500 Seltos Price
Variant BMW X1 sDrive 20i BMW X1 sDrive 20i
User Rating 4.7 BMW X1 reviews 4.6 Seltos reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1997 cc
Torque 270 Nm 270 Nm
Power 184 184
Top Speed 205 kmph Km/h 205 kmph Km/h
Drive Type 4x2 4x2
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.7/5
9 reviews
4.6/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Fun, Practical compact SUV

    The X1 is very sporty and delightful to drive, with a good and smoother engine well tuned with an automatic, it is quite cool to drive with enough...

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    Mateen Mar 31, 2025
  • Best SUV I ever bought

    The top-variants, automatic Seltos 2024 is my daily driver here in Sharjah, and already covered over 10,000 km. I would easily says the Seltos is my...

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    R
    Rahim Mar 24, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like

Nicely equipped

Spacious for its class

Refined drive quality

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Sophisticated exterior and interior

A long list of features

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Things we don't like

Over-dependence on touchscreen

Expensive

Clumsy rear seat folding

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Steering response at higher speeds

Build quality could have better

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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 4x2
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Engine 2.0 L 2.0 L
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1997 cc
Power 184 184
Torque 270 Nm 270 Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 205 kmph Km/h 205 kmph Km/h
Mileage City 8.7 kmpl 8.7 kmpl
Mileage Highway 5.2 kmpl 5.2 kmpl
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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 420 L L 420 L L
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 63 L L 63 L L
Length 4454 mm mm 4454 mm mm
Ground Clearance 193 mm mm 193 mm mm
Width 1798 mm mm 1798 mm mm
Height 1545 mm mm 1545 mm mm
Wheel Base 2760 mm mm 2760 mm mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Kerb Weight 1585 kg kg 1585 kg kg
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type Power Power
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 17 Inch
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Tyre Size 225/50 R17 225/50 R17
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R17
Turning Radius 11.3 m 11.3 m
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring Coil Spring
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
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Safety

Central Locking Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror No No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Rear Camera No No
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No No
Engine Start/Stop Button No No
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Additional Features Yes Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
CD Player Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
DVD Player No No
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes Yes
Additional Features Yes Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Roof Carrier No No
Sun Roof No No
Moon Roof No No
Side Stepper No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener Yes Yes
Headlamp Type HID HID HID HID
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
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BMW X1 vs KIA Seltos FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BMW X1 vs KIA Seltos?

X1 is priced at AED 189,000 and Seltos is priced at AED 110,500. Hence Seltos is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BMW X1 vs KIA Seltos?

The BMW X1 has power of 184 with 270 Nm torque and KIA Seltos has power of 138Hp with 264 Nm torque. Thus making X1 the more powerful as compared to Seltos.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between X1 vs Seltos?

The X1 comes with a ground clearance of 193 mm mm, on the other hand the Seltos comes with a ground clearance of 185 mm, hence the BMW X1 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW X1 vs KIA Seltos?

X1 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Anti-Theft Alarm, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Door Ajar Warning and Engine Immobilizer

Seltos safety features: Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Side Airbag-Rear, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Anti-Theft Alarm, Brake Assist, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Crash Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Hill Hold Assist, Lane Change Indicator and Electronic Stability Programe

The BMW X1 has higher number of sefety features than Seltos, hence BMW X1 is more safer than KIA Seltos.

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Which Car has more comfort features between X1 vs Seltos?

X1 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Heated Seats - Front, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Foldable Rear Seat, Remote Trunk Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry and Additional Features

Seltos comfort features: Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Heated Seats - Front, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Usb charger and Power Boot

The BMW X1 and KIA Seltos both have same Comfort Features.

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Which is bigger X1 or Seltos?

The X1 dimensions are 4454 mm mm length, 1798 mm mm width, 1545 mm mm height while the Seltos dimensions are 4384 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1625 mm height. Hence the Seltos is more longer more wider and more higher.

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