Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar

LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

18.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
2184 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
132 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
300 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
57 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

–
13.36 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
10.28 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
13.69 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Hydraulic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/65 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/65 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.9 m

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3985 mm

Width

1830 mm
1820 mm

Height

1635 mm
1844 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2450 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

447 litres
–

Doors

5
3

Ground Clearance

–
226 mm

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
Manual

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

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
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Driving Modes

Sunglass Holder

Door Pockets

Sunroof

Panoramic

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
Front Windows Only

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Front Windows Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cooled Storage

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

12 Volt Port

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

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
Manual

Dashcam

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Passenger Airbag

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
2

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
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

–
4

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Assist System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–

NCAP Rating

–
4

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

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 fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

ORVM turn indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

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
Fabric

Seat Count

5
4

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
50:50

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Third Row Seats Split

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
4

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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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

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Location Based Services

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I'm 34 year business owner Yearly running 25k Often go for a meeting I like ladder frames SUV. Toyota products seems overpriced and not value for money. I like Creta and Kia smoothness but they don't have any excitement and lower seating position. I like Scorpio N but it has a facelift coming. I like Thar Roxx but a bit confused about the image. Will have to have a lite secondary car as well. Kindly suggest.

•13w

I want to buy both Mahindra Thar 3-door and a Kia Seltos. I am considering the base variants of both vehicles. The Thar will be used mainly for leisure, while the Seltos will be used primarily for city driving. In that case, would the petrol variant of the Seltos be a good choice? Also, I am looking at the base variant of the Thar, which is priced at around Rs. 9.99 lakh ex-showroom. Would this combination make sense for my requirements?

•17w

I have shortlisted four cars: the Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Renault Duster, and Mahindra Thar Roxx. I want a turbo-petrol car with an automatic transmission. The car should be comfortable, good-looking, safe, and have strong build quality. My annual running is approximately 10,000-12,000 km.

•20w

Hi, I am planning to buy a new car and am confused between the Kia Seltos HTK (O) petrol IVT and the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX3. Feature-wise, I find the Seltos more appealing, while the Thar Roxx seems to have a stronger engine. My monthly running is not more than 800 km. Could you please suggest which would be a better choice in terms of maintenance, fuel efficiency, and overall ownership experience?