Mahindra Scorpio N vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India
Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z8L ADAS Diesel 4WD AT

25.49 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1493 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

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

175 hp at 3500 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

57 litres
47 litres

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

–
17.8 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
17.8 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Double Wishbone Suspension
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Pentalink Suspension
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

255/60 R18
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

255/60 R18
215/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4662 mm
4460 mm

Width

1917 mm
1830 mm

Height

1857 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2690 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
447 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Power Outlet

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

UV Cut Glass

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cup Holders

–

Launch Control

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Dead Pedal

–

Driving Modes

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Glove Box

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Remote Locking

–

Auto Parking

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Attention Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Assist System

–

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Traction Control

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Heads Up Display

–

Central Locking

–

Child Safety Lock

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Defogger

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Shift Indicator

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Third Row Seats

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

–

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Seat Count

–
5

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.29-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

Sony
Bose

Speakers

12
8

MirrorLink

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

USB Input

–

CD Player

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Voice Commands

–

Touchpad

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Audio System

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Web Browser

–

Gesture Controls

–

AUX Input

–

Video Player

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•8w

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.

•12w

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?