Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z8 L 7 Seat 2.2 Diesel 4x4 AT

24.95 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
2184 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
175 hp at 3500 rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
57 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9
–

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

User Reported Mileage

–
15.08 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

4 Wheel Steer

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Independent, Multi-link

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/60 R18

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/60 R18

Dimensions

Boot Capacity

447 litres
–

Width

1830 mm
1917 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2750 mm

Length

4460 mm
4662 mm

Height

1635 mm
1857 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Cup Holders

–

Launch Control

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Third Row AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Driving Modes

Sunglass Holder

Door Pockets

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Heated ORVM

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Push Button Start

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Auto Parking

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cooled Storage

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traction Control

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Brake Assist (BA)

Heads Up Display

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Parking Camera

360 degree
Front & Rear

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Passenger Airbag

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Connected LED

LED taillights

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Illuminated Logo

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
7

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Sony

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Alexa

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
12

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

Auto Crash Alert

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

My running is 30km per day, mostly in the city, with a highway trip once a month. I am confused between the Kia Seltos petrol IVT and the Mahindra Scorpio N diesel automatic. Can you suggest which one I should buy?

Verified
•5w

Go for the Kia Seltos petrol automatic for your use. With 30 km a day in the city, it is much easier to drive and park, the gearbox is smooth in traffic, and real-world fuel costs will be lower than those of the big diesel SUV. Your pattern of short, stop-go runs also isn’t ideal for modern diesels with a DPF; one highway trip a month may not always clear it. The Seltos also costs less to buy and feels nicer to live with every day.The Mahindra Scorpio N diesel automatic only makes sense if you truly need its strengths - extra seats and space, rough-road ability, and that tall, commanding feel on long trips. In town, it is heavy, thirstier, and can feel bulky over speed breakers and while parking. So, unless you regularly carry six or drive on broken roads, the Seltos fits your routine better. The trade-off is you won’t get the Scorpio N’s bad-road toughness.

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