KIA Seltos
KIA Seltos
STD
AED 80,850
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KIA Seltos vs Subaru Forester Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of KIA Seltos and Subaru Forester. KIA Seltos is priced between AED 80,850 while Subaru Forester is priced between AED 140,000. Talking about the technical specifications, KIA Seltos STD houses 1497 engine whereas Subaru Forester 2.0i-S engine displacement is 1995.

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Overview: Seltos vs Forester

Brand KIA Subaru
SRP* AED 80,850 Seltos Price AED 140,000 Forester Price
Variant Seltos STD Forester 2.0i-S
User Rating 4.6 Seltos reviews 4.4 Forester 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

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1995 cc
Power 113Hp@6300rpm 156ps@6000rpm
Torque 144Nm@4500rpm 196Nm@4000rpm
Driver Airbag - Yes
Drive Type - AWD
Top Speed - 193 kmph Km/h
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Best Loan Offers

DP AED 20,200 Installment : AED 1,144 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS DP AED 35,000 Installment : AED 1,981 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.6/5
14 reviews
4.4/5
5 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Small but Practical

    I’ve been driving a Kia Seltos for daily commute between Sharjah and Dubai. It’s compact but doesn’t feel cramped inside. The design is neat...

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    Haatim Aug 26, 2025
  • High sitting position, roomy interior

    Working from home demands a car that also serves as a comfortable daily commuter. The Subaru Forester outperforms in this area thanks to its roomy...

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    Abdulmalik Jul 09, 2024

From The Experts

Things we like
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  • Neat dashboard layout
  • Good overall performer
  • Off-roading skills
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Things we don't like
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  • Overpriced
  • Navigation system seems outdated
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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Fuel Supply System Multi-Point Injection --
Engine 1.5L --
Emission Yes --
Gear Box -- 7 Speed
Drive Type -- AWD
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Compression Ratio -- 12.5
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1995 cc
Power 113Hp@6300rpm 156ps@6000rpm
Torque 144Nm@4500rpm 196Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed -- 193 kmph Km/h
Fuel Consumption -- 9.4 kmpl
Acceleration -- 10.3
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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 50 L 63 L
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Length 4385 mm 4640 mm
Width 1800 mm 1815 mm
Height 1620 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2630 mm 2670 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Cargo Volume -- 1747L L
Ground Clearance -- 220 mm
Front Tread -- 1565
Rear Tread -- 1570
Kerb Weight -- 1551 kg
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type Electric Electric
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 205/65R16 225/55 R18
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Tubeless Redial
Adjustable Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic --
Front Brake Type Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension -- MacPherson Strut type
Rear Suspension -- Double wishbone type
Turning Radius -- 5.4
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Safety

Central Locking Yes --
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes --
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Rear Camera Yes --
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes --
Fire Extinguisher Yes --
No Of Airbag 2 2 --
First Aid Kit Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Programe Yes --
Driver Airbag -- Yes
Ebd -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Front & Rear Front & Rear
Advance Safety Feature -- High Beam Assist,Steering Responsive Headlights,Pre-Collision Braking System,Autonomous Emergency Steering,Lead Vehicle Start Alert,Pre-Collision Throttle Management,Hazard Avoidance,Vehicle Dynamics Control System High Beam Assist,Steering Responsive Headlights,Pre-Collision Braking System,Autonomous Emergency Steering,Lead Vehicle Start Alert,Pre-Collision Throttle Management,Hazard Avoidance,Vehicle Dynamics Control System
Cruise Control -- Yes
Hill Hold Assist -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes --
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes --
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes --
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Usb charger Yes Yes
Remote key Yes --
Additional Features Audio Control On Steering Wheel Audio Control On Steering Wheel Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Foldable Rear Seat -- 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Driver Memory Function Seat -- Yes
Power Boot -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes --
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes --
Fog Lights Front Yes Yes
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes --
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED --
Additional Features Audio Control On Steering Wheel Audio Control On Steering Wheel Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
Sun Roof -- Yes
Moon Roof -- Yes
Headlamp Type -- LED LED
LED DRL -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Additional Features Audio Control On Steering Wheel Audio Control On Steering Wheel Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes --
Digital Odometer Yes --
Spare Wheel Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats -- Yes
Additional Features Audio Control On Steering Wheel Audio Control On Steering Wheel Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
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KIA Seltos vs Subaru Forester FAQs

Which Car has more power between KIA Seltos vs Subaru Forester?

The KIA Seltos has power of 113Hp@6300rpm with 144Nm@4500rpm torque and Subaru Forester has power of 156ps@6000rpm with 196Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Forester the more powerful as compared to Seltos.

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Which Car has more safety features between KIA Seltos vs Subaru Forester?

Seltos safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Adaptive Cruise Control, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Lane Change Indicator and Electronic Stability Programe

Forester safety features: Passenger Airbag, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd and Rear Seat Belts

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

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seltos vs Forester?

Seltos comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry, Remote key, Centre Console Armrest and Usb charger

Forester comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Rear Seat Center Arm Rest, Trunk Light and Centre Console Armrest

The KIA Seltos has higher number of comfort features than Forester, hence KIA Seltos is more comfortable than Subaru Forester.

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Which is bigger Seltos or Forester?

The Seltos dimensions are 4385 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1620 mm height while the Forester dimensions are 4640 mm length, 1815 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence the Forester is more longer more wider and more higher.

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