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Honda City vs Kia Seltos in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 14 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing CITY ZXCVT Hybrid vs X-line (A) 7DCT variants

The short answer

Kia Seltos costs रु 7,10,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda City if

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

The ultimate Honda City available in Nepal, combining luxury, advanced safety, and hybrid efficiency. Worth the investment for buyers who want no compromises in a sedan.

Pros

Full ADAS suite

Top-tier fuel economy

Full leather interior and 6 airbags

Excellent fuel efficiency from the e:HEV hybrid system

Spacious and premium interior with high-quality leather

Advanced ADAS safety features in the top-spec hybrid

Cons

Very expensive for a City

Smallest boot in the range

Ground clearance still low for hybrid weight

Lower ground clearance at 165mm for rough terrain

Significantly higher price for the hybrid flagship

Service network is less dense than Suzuki in rural areas

As of 05 Oct 2026

Choose the Kia Seltos if

Kia Seltos costs रु 7,10,000 less ex-showroom.

X-Line(O) marketed as halo variant with maximum features Highest price in Seltos Nepal lineup, image-focused value

Pros

Most feature-loaded K3 Seltos variant in Nepal lineup

Distinctive exterior styling for uniqueness within segment

Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio

Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users

Sharper, more contemporary styling with GT‑Line and X‑Line halos

Starts at a lower price band with wide variant spread

Cons

Premium pricing up to Rs. 95.90 lakh narrows buyer pool

Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers

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

Service network is smaller than Hyundai’s in remote areas

Petrol IVT less refined than Creta’s overall driving feel

High price point for a compact SUV

As of 28 Sept 2026

17 rows compared

Honda

City

रु 1,03,00,000

Kia

Seltos

रु 95,90,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 1,03,00,000

रु 95,90,000Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

K3 Seltos price band promoted up to Rs. 95.90 lakh on-road

4 offers on other variants

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

117.5 kW (159.8 PS)

Max torque

Not disclosed

253 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

IVT

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

2WD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

4,460 mm

Width

Not disclosed

1,830 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,635 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,690 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

200 mm

Boot space

Not disclosed

447 litres

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

168Better

Service centres

193Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter

·Electric parking brake switch

·Automatic brake hold system

·Power windows with auto-open/close function (not available on all models)

·Sunroof with auto open/close and tilt function (not available on all models)

·Wireless charger, Qi-compatible, supports up to 15W (not available on all models)

·USB ports for charging, 3.0A output (not available on all models)

·Genuine leather seat option (not available on all models)

·Coat hook (not available on all models)

·Rear sunshade (not available on all models)

·Ambient meter that changes colour to green for fuel-efficient driving (not available on all models)

·Driver's seat height adjustment lever

As of 24 Aug 2026

·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Two Tone Interiors

·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Leatherette Seats

·Relaxation Power Driver Seat

·10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust

·Auto Reverse ORVM

·Integrated Memory System

As of 12 Oct 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Driver information interface with customizable display (Power/Charge, Range & Fuel, Speed & Time, Eco Drive, Power Flow, Safety Support screens)

·POWER push-button start

·Keyless access system

·Remote engine start via keyless remote (can extend run time by additional 10 minutes)

·Accessory power sockets rated 180 watts / 15 amps

·Clock adjustable via driver information interface, 12h/24h display option

As of 24 Aug 2026

·31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster

As of 12 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Honda Sensing suite includes Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)

·Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, operates up to 180 km/h

·Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), operates between about 72 and 180 km/h

·Road Departure Mitigation System

·Lead Car Departure Notification System (not available on all models)

·SRS front airbags for driver and front passenger

·Side airbags for driver and front passenger (not available on all models)

·Side curtain airbags (not available on all models)

·Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system with traction control

·Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

·Automatic seat belt tensioners on front seats

·Emergency Stop Signal - hazard lights flash automatically during hard braking above 60 km/h

·Parking Sensor System with front corner and centre sensors (not available on all models)

·Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System (not available on all models)

·Lower anchorage points (ISOFIX-type) for child restraint systems in rear seats

·Tether anchorage points for child restraint systems

As of 24 Aug 2026

·Level 2 21 Autonomous Features

·Front Collision Warning

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cycle

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning

·Lane Departure Warning

·Lane Keeping Assist

·Lane Following Assist

·High Beam Assist

·Driver Attention Warning

·Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

·Blind Spot Collision Warning

·Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

·Safe Exit Warning

·360 Degree Camera

·Blind View Monitor

·Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse

·Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go

·Front Dual Airbags

·Front Seat Side Airbags

·Side Curtain Airbags

·6 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

As of 12 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km

·Vehicle: 3 years / 100,000 km

As of 12 Sept 2026

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✨Design & Exterior

·Halogen headlights (Low Beam H7, High Beam HB3) on models with halogen headlights

·LED headlights on models with LED headlights

·LED position/daytime running lights

·LED front turn signal lights (models with LED front turn signal lights) or 21W amber bulb (models without)

·LED taillights, brake lights, rear side marker lights

·Rear turn signal light bulb: 21 W (Amber)

·Back-up light bulb: 16 W

·Rear licence plate light bulb: 5 W

·Fog lights, LED type (not available on all models)

·Auto High-Beam system (not available on all models)

·Power door mirrors with folding function, automatic fold with keyless (not available on all models)

·Regular tyre size: 185/55R16 87H or 185/60R16 86H

·Regular wheel size: 16 x 6J

·Compact spare tyre size: T135/80D15 100M (not available on all models)

·Compact spare wheel size: 15 x 4T (not available on all models)

As of 24 Aug 2026

·R18 - 46.20 cm (18") Black Painted Alloy Wheels

·Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Black High Glossy Finish

·Side Door Garnish with Dark Gunmetal Accents

·Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps

·Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal

·LED Reverse Lamps

·Glossy Black Front Bumper and Cladding

·X-clusive Matte Graphite body color

·Spare Tyre Size: 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17") (Steel) [X-Line (A)]

As of 12 Oct 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·mileage_kmpl: 27.13 kmpl

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Price range for K3 Seltos up to Rs. 95.90 lakh including X-Line

·Imported via Kia Nepal network, specific import route undisclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)

·Imported as CBU/SKD units for the Nepal market

As of 29 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda City

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Kia Seltos

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 1,03,00,000

रु 95,90,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 1,03,33,985

≈ रु 96,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,23,835 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 1,15,298 · 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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Our verdict

Choose the Honda City if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 163 more service centres in Nepal (193 vs 30); 125 more showrooms in Nepal (168 vs 43).

Choose the Kia Seltos if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

14 of 14

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Honda: 168 showrooms, 193 service centres · Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Honda City vs Kia Seltos — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda City or Kia Seltos?

As of October 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 59.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.1 lakh less than the Honda City at Rs 63 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda City and Kia Seltos in Nepal?

The Honda City costs Rs 63 lakh to Rs 1.03 crore and the Kia Seltos costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda City or the Kia Seltos?

These two split the decision: the Kia Seltos is रु 7,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.4%), while the Honda City is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda City if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Kia Seltos if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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