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Kia Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing HTK GSL 1.5L Petrol vs 1.0 TSI Classic MT variants

The short answer

Kia Seltos costs रु 2,00,000 less ex-showroom. Seltos has 12 mm more ground clearance. Seltos has 62 litres more boot space.

Choose the Kia Seltos if

Kia Seltos costs रु 2,00,000 less ex-showroom.Seltos has 12 mm more ground clearance.Seltos has 62 litres more boot space.

Best-priced genuine Seltos, suits budget buyers who want space and brand image over features.

Pros

Lowest entry price into Seltos range.

Reliable 1.5L petrol, adequate for city and highway.

Full-size boot and practical dimensions.

Kia brand and resale stronger than smaller crossovers.

Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio

Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users

Cons

Missing many convenience and safety features.

Steel wheels and halogen lights feel basic at this price.

Manual only; no automatic option for city traffic.

Value hurt by better-equipped rivals at similar money.

Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers

Manual‑heavy line‑up can be tiring in heavy urban traffic

As of 14 Aug 2026

Choose the Skoda Kushaq if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

18 rows compared

Kia

Seltos

रु 52,90,000Lowest price

Skoda

Kushaq

रु 54,90,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 52,90,000Cheapest

रु 54,90,000

Range, all variants

रु 52,90,000 – रु 95,90,000

रु 54,90,000 – रु 92,90,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

MAW Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (MAW Skoda)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 1,00,000

Typical festival cash discounts on Seltos range

14 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

999 cc

Max power

Not disclosed

115 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

178 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

manual

Drivetrain

2WD

Front-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,460 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,830 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,635 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

200 mm+12 mm

188 mm

Boot space

447 litres+62 litres

385 litres

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

37Better

Service centres

29Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seating Capacity: 5

·Driver Seat Welcome Retract Function

·60:40 Split Rear Seats with Rear Centre Armrest & Cup Holders

As of 03 Sept 2026

Not disclosed

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display

·12.7 cm (5") Touchscreen

·Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers

·64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting

·Smartphone Wireless Charger

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Infotainment: 25.4 cm on Ambition/Style

As of 03 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Dual Airbags

·Front Seat Side Airbags

·Side Curtain Airbags

·Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor

·HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

·ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)

·ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

·BAS (Brake Assist System)

·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

·VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)

·All Wheel Disc Brakes

·Rear Parking Sensors

·Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks

·Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

·Child Lock

·Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder

·ISOFIX (Rear Anchors)

·Front Passenger Airbag on/off Indicator

·Rear Occupant Alert

·DBC (Downhill Brake Control)

·Rollover Sensor

·Auto Light Control

·Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

·Power Windows (All Doors)

·Driver Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety

As of 03 Sept 2026

·Airbags: Front airbags all; side and curtain airbags Style

·TPMS: Style

As of 03 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Tyre Size - Vehicle: 205/65 R16 - 40.56 cm (16”), 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17”), 215/55 R18 - 46.2 cm (18”)

·Tyre Size - Spare: 205/65 R16 - 40.56 cm (16”) (Steel)

·R18 - 46.20 cm (18”) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels (option shown)

·Body Colors: Glacier White Pearl, Magma Red, Pewter Olive, Morning Haze, Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl (also available in X-Line), Gravity Gray

As of 03 Sept 2026

·Sunroof: Electric anti-pinch on Style

·Exterior colours: As shown in brochure; includes orange, red, white, silver and darker shades depending on variant

As of 03 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·CKD/CBU import via Kia Nepal; petrol volume variant

·Part of 10–11 variant Seltos line-up

As of 28 Jul 2026

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

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What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 52,90,000

रु 54,90,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 22,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 7,355

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 53,23,985

≈ रु 55,19,855

EMI / month

≈ रु 63,600 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 66,005 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Kia Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or Skoda Kushaq?

As of September 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 52.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2 lakh less than the Skoda Kushaq at Rs 54.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and Skoda Kushaq in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 52.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Skoda Kushaq costs Rs 54.9 lakh to Rs 92.9 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Skoda Kushaq?

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

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