Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

Autocar India
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

GTX(A) Diesel AT

19.99 lakh

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar

LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4

17.62 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
2184 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Max Engine Torque

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

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
132 hp at 3750 rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
6

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Terrain Modes

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
57 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Autocar Tested Mileage

15.35 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

12.9 kmpl

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

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

4 Wheel Steer

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Hydraulic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/65 R18

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
255/65 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Turning Radius

5.9 m

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
3985 mm

Width

1830 mm
1820 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2450 mm

Height

1635 mm
1844 mm

Doors

5
3

Boot Capacity

447 litres

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Ground Clearance

226 mm

Comfort

Cup Holders

Bottle Holder in Doors

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
Manual

Rear AC Vents

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Rear Parcel Tray

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Foldable Seatback Table

Roof Grab Handles

Driving Modes

Remote Locking

Rear Power Outlet

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Front Seatback Pockets

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Heated ORVM

Ambient Lighting

Launch Control

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Glove Box

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Auto Parking

Trunk Light

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Front Windows Only

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Keyless Entry

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Front Windows Only

Interior Lamps

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

Adaptive Cruise Control

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

Central Locking

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Airbags

6
2

Side Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Brake Assist (BA)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Automatic Headlamps

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Traction Control

Automatic Wipers

Heads Up Display

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Stability Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Driver Attention Warning

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Defogger

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

NCAP Rating

4

Exterior

Stop Lamp

Wheel Arch Cladding

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

Front Fog Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Spoiler

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Roof Rails

Body Coloured Bumpers

Puddle Lamps

Connected LED

ORVM turn indicators

Illuminated Logo

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Rub Strips

Sequential Turn Indicators

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Distance to Empty

Shift Indicator

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
50:50

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Third Row Seats

Massage Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Seat Count

5
4

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Third Row Seats Split

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Wireless Phone Charging

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Rear Entertainment Screens

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Video Player

MirrorLink

Speakers

8
4

USB Input

Touchpad

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

Branded Music System

Bose

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Driving Analytics

Find My Car

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Auto Crash Alert

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Service Reminder Via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

In Car Payment

Find and Book Parking Slot

Location Based Services

Geo Fence

Smart Drive Information

Home to Car Connectivity

Digital Key

Alexa Compatibility

Breakdown Assistance Call Button