If you don’t mind driving a manual in city traffic, you can opt for the Kia Seltos HTE (O) 1.5L Petrol MT. It is a naturally aspirated engine that won’t win any performance races, but it offers smooth, linear power delivery.
The clutch action and gear shifts are generally well sorted in Kia models, making them easy to live with. You haven’t specified your usage, but if most of your driving is in the city, a naturally aspirated engine tends to deliver better mileage in stop-go conditions.
The new Seltos is also larger in size and now offers one of the roomiest cabins in the segment. This Kia car variants are equipped well, so you still get most of the essential features.
The new Hyundai Venue has also grown in size, but it remains a sub-4-metre SUV and is therefore smaller than the Seltos. If you’re specifically looking for stronger performance and the convenience of an automatic gearbox, then the Hyundai Venue HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT Petrol is the better choice.