Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Should you buy Kia Seltos or Mahindra XEV 9S? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 11 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra XEV 9S price starts Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One Above 59kWh (Electric).

Seltos Vs XEV 9S

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Mahindra XEV 9S
On Road Price	Rs.25,73,511^*	Rs.31,66,657^*
Range (km)	-	679
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	79
Charging Time	-	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Kia Seltos
GTX (O) Diesel AT
21.82 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9S
Pack Three Above 79kWh
29.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	GTX (O) Diesel AT	Pack Three Above 79kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.25,73,511^*	Rs.31,66,657^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.48,991/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.61,413/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,054	Rs.1,37,107
User Rating	4.6 Based on 52 Reviews	4.8 Based on 38 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.16/km

Basic Information

Variant

GTX (O) Diesel AT

Pack Three Above 79kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.25,73,511^*

Rs.31,66,657^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.48,991/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.61,413/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,054

Rs.1,37,107

User Rating

4.6

Based on 52 Reviews

4.8

Based on 38 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5l CRDi VGT	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1493	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	79
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	380Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDI	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	679 km
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	2WD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5l CRDi VGT

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1493

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

282bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

380Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Fuel Supply System

CRDI

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

679 km

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking Levels

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

Single Speed

Drive Type

2WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	202

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt &Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	202
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	500

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4460	4737
Width (mm)	1830	1900
Height (mm)	1635	1747
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	201
Wheel Base (mm)	2690	2762
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	447	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	5
Drive Mode Types	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORTS	Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Shelf more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlMagma Red With Aurora BlackIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveFrost BlueMorning HazeAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial Blue+7 MoreSeltos Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black+1 MoreXEV 9S Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	Kia Connect 2.0	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	16
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay more	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay I Harman Kardon 16 speaker iersive audio more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Seltos
- Plenty of charging options for the entire family: 5 USB type-C ports with front wireless phone charging
- Feature-rich: Dual 12.3-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, 8-speaker Bose sound system, 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS
- Engine and transmission options: Gets three engines, including a diesel, each with the option of a manual or automatic transmission
- Ride quality: Feels comfortable with improved cushioning than before
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Striking Design: Looks premium and modern thanks to its lighting setup.
- Feature Rich: Gets all the features you can expect from a car of this price. No major misses.
- Highway Friendly: 500 km of real world range is more than enough for intercity commutes.

Kia Seltos
- Not as poised around a corner as before: Comfy suspension has reduced the sharpness in handling
- Polarising looks: New bold design is a big departure from the earlier sharp and sporty look
- Fuel efficiency with the turbo-petrol and diesel-automatic won’t be great
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Sub-par Interior Quality: Not a premium as expected
- Low Boot Space: Barely any space left when all three rows are up.

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