Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Where Does The New Vehicle Stand Against Sonet And Seltos?

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Dec 24, 2024

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The Korean automaker Kia has recently launched a new sub-4 meter SUV in India, the Syros. While we’ve already covered the details revealed by the brand in another article, this is based on figuring out how the vehicle sits between the Sonet and the Seltos, the more popular models the company sells in India.

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Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Dimensions, Engine Options, And Transmissions

	Kia Sonet	Kia Syros	Kia Seltos
Dimensions (LxWxH)	3995 x 1790 x 1610 mm	3995 x 1800 x 1665 mm	4365 x 1800 x 1620 mm
Boot Capacity	385 liters	393 liters	433 liters
Ground Clearance
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2550 mm	2610 mm
Petrol Engine (NA)	1.2-liter (1197cc, 4-cylinder) naturally aspirated petrol engine: 83PS of peak power and 115Nm of torque	–	1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) naturally aspirated engine: 115PS of peak power and 144Nm of peak torque
Petrol Engine (Turbo)	1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) turbo petrol engine: 120 PS of peak power and 172 Nm of peak torque	1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) turbo petrol engine: 120 PS of peak power and 172 Nm of peak torque	1.5-liter (1482cc, 4-cylinder) turbo petrol engine : 160PS of peak power and 253Nm of peak torque
Diesel Engine	1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque	1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque	1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque
Transmission Options	5-speed manual, 6-speed manual iMT, 6-speed manual, 6-speed ACMT, 7-speed DCT	6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed TC	6-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed ACMT, 6-speed TC, 7-speed DCT
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 liters	45 liters	50 liters
Wheel Size	195/65 R15 and 215/60 R16	195/65 R15	205/65 R16, 215/60 R17, and 215/55 R18.
Airbags (Base Variant)	6-airbags	6-airbags	6-airbags

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Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Starting Price

	Kia Sonet	Kia Syros	Kia Seltos
Starting Price (ex-showroom)	Rs. 7.99 lakhs (ex-showroom)	Expected: Rs. 9 lakhs (ex-showroom)	Rs. 10.89 lakhs (ex-showroom)

Kia Syros vs. Siblings: Key Takeaways

In terms of dimensions, the new Kia Syros is the tallest car of all (taller than the Seltos). Even though it shares its length with the Sonet, it is also a bit wider.
Given the additional height, the Syros has slightly more boot space than the Sonet but runs behind the massive boot space on the Seltos.
The Kia Syros has a wider wheelbase than the Sonet but is shorter than the Kia Seltos.
When it comes to engine options, the Sonet and Seltos offer more options than the Syros. While the former comes with three different engines (NA, turbo petrol, and diesel), the latter comes with two engine options (turbo petrol and diesel).
The Sonet and Seltos also offer more transmission options.
Out of the three vehicles, the Seltos has the largest fuel tank.
All the vehicles offer 6-airbags, right from the base variant.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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