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Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet Diesel in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Kia Seltos	Kia Sonet Diesel
Ex-showroom price	Rs 49.9 lakh – Rs 95.9 lakh	Rs 50.9 lakh – Rs 59.9 lakh
Fuel	petrol	diesel
Variants on sale	17	7
Distributor	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Kia Seltos

HTK Plus (GSL) 1.5 Petrol MT	रु 57,90,000
HTK Plus (iMT) 1.5T Petrol iMT	रु 56,90,000
HTX MT 1.5 Petrol	रु 65,90,000
HTK Plus (DSL) 1.5 Diesel MT	रु 71,90,000
HTK	रु 49,90,000
HTK+ Petrol	रु 53,40,000
HTK+ Diesel MT	रु 57,90,000
HTK+ Diesel AT	रु 60,90,000

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Kia Sonet Diesel

HTK 1.5 Diesel	रु 50,90,000
HTX 1.5 Diesel	रु 54,90,000
HTX AT 1.5 Diesel	रु 58,90,000
GTX+ 1.5 Diesel	रु 59,90,000
HTX DSL 1.5L	रु 51,90,000
HTX AT (DSL) 1.5L	रु 55,90,000
GTX+ DSL 1.5L	रु 59,90,000

Specifications — Seltos HTX MT 1.5 Petrol vs Sonet Diesel HTX DSL 1.5L

Category	Kia Seltos	Kia Sonet Diesel
Battery & Range	Not an EV; no traction battery	Not an EV; diesel ICE only
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5L Smartstream petrol, ~115 PS, FWD, 6MT Higher-trim manual focused on features	1.5L CRDi diesel, approx. 100 hp / 240 Nm with 6MT Front-wheel drive; 6-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase 2610 mm shared across all Nepal Seltos trims Ground clearance 190 mm for all trims unless stated otherwise	Wheelbase 2500 mm Ground clearance 205 mm
Dimensions	Length 4365 mm for all current Nepal Seltos variants Width 1800 mm for all trims Height 1645 mm for all trims	Length 3995 mm Width 1790 mm Height ~1642 mm with roof rails Turning radius 5.1 m
Cargo	Boot ~433–445L, flat load bay Foldable rear seats for larger cargo	Boot space ~392 L
Comfort & Interior	Premium fabric or leatherette seats Automatic climate control on HTX Multifunction steering, rear armrest	5-seater subcompact SUV; fabric seats in HTX Automatic climate control likely standard on HTX Rear AC vents and adjustable rear headrests
Infotainment & Convenience	Large touchscreen with smartphone connectivity Cruise control likely on HTX trim USB charging ports front and rear	10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay in HTX Rear camera with parking guidelines likely in HTX Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
Safety	Dual airbags, ABS, rear camera, parking sensors Additional safety like ESC on higher trims	Dual front airbags standard; 6 airbags on higher trims ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors standard ESC, hill-assist on HTX and above
Design & Exterior	LED headlamps and DRLs on HTX Alloy wheels with premium design Chrome exterior accents and roof rails	Signature tiger-nose grille with chrome surround LED DRLs; projector/LED headlamps in HTX 16-inch alloy wheels on HTX diesel
Sales & Imports	Positioned as premium manual petrol option Imported via official Kia Nepal channels	India-made Sonet exported CBU/CKD to Nepal HTX diesel positioned as mid-high trim in Nepal
Value for Money Verdict	Strong feature list for price in Nepal Good choice for tech-focused buyers	Manual diesel HTX balances features and price well Competitive against Venue, Magnite, Sonet rivals in Nepal
Pros	Rich equipment without automatic price premium Stylish exterior with LEDs and alloys Comfort features like auto AC, rear armrest	Strong diesel torque and efficiency Feature-rich cabin versus similarly priced rivals Good ground clearance for Nepali roads
Cons	Manual gearbox only; no IVT at this price Higher purchase cost than HTK+ petrol	Manual-only; no automatic convenience on HTX Rear space tighter than some competitors Diesel NVH higher than petrol 1.2

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or Kia Sonet Diesel?

As of July 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Kia Sonet Diesel at Rs 50.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet Diesel in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Kia Sonet Diesel costs Rs 50.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Kia Sonet Diesel?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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