Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700
Should you buy Kia Seltos or Mahindra XUV700? 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 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV700 price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for MX (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XUV700 has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the XUV700 has a mileage of 17 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Seltos Vs XUV700
| Key Highlights | Kia Seltos | Mahindra XUV700 |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.23,94,115* | Rs.31,96,668* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 2198 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
- Kia Seltos
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 12.35 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 13.68 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.55 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 16.80 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.92 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.22 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.70 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.95 Lakh*
- GTX Plus S Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.40 Lakh*
- X-Line S DIesel AT (Diesel) 19.65 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.35 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 10.90 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 12.24 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (Petrol) 14.06 Lakh*
- HTX (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- HTK Plus IVT (Petrol) 15.42 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 15.45 Lakh*
- HTX IVT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 18.73 Lakh*
- GTX Plus S Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.40 Lakh*
- X-Line S Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.65 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.73 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20.35 Lakh*
Rs20.35 LakhVS - Mahindra XUV700
- MX Diesel (Diesel) 14.59 Lakh*
- MX E Diesel (Diesel) 15.09 Lakh*
- AX3 Diesel (Diesel) 16.99 Lakh*
- AX3 E Diesel (Diesel) 17.49 Lakh*
- AX3 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.99 Lakh*
- AX3 E 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 18.49 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel (Diesel) 18.29 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.29 Lakh*
- AX3 Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.79 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.09 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.09 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.04 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel (Diesel) 21.89 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 23.84 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel AT (Diesel) 23.69 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str Diesel Luxury Pack (Diesel) 24.29 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel Luxury Pack (Diesel) 23.99 Lakh*
- AX7 AWD Diesel AT (Diesel) 24.99 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str Diesel AT Luxury Pack (Diesel) 25.94 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel AT Luxury Pack (Diesel) 23.99 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel AT Luxury Pack AWD (Diesel) 26.99 Lakh*
- MX (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- MX E (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- AX3 (Petrol) 16.39 Lakh*
- AX3 E (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- AX5 (Petrol) 17.69 Lakh*
- AX5 E (Petrol) 18.19 Lakh*
- AX3 AT (Petrol) 18.19 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str (Petrol) 18.69 Lakh*
- AX5 E 7 Str (Petrol) 19.19 Lakh*
- AX5 AT (Petrol) 19.49 Lakh*
- AX7 (Petrol) 21.29 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str (Petrol) 21.44 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str AT (Petrol) 23.14 Lakh*
- AX7 AT (Petrol) 22.99 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str AT Luxury Pack (Petrol) 25.44 Lakh*
- AX7 AT Luxury Pack (Petrol) 25.29 Lakh*
Rs26.99 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.23,94,115* | Rs.31,96,668* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.47,535/month | Rs.60,838/month |
| Insurance | Rs.77,703 Seltos Insurance | Rs.1,33,303 XUV700 Insurance |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | 1.5l CRDi VGT | mHAWK (CRDi) |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 2198 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 182.38bhp@3500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.1 | 16.57 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 50 | 60 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | McPherson Strut With Coil Spring | McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring | Multi-Link Independent Suspension with FSD Stabilizer bar |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | - |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4365 | 4695 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1890 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1645 | 1755 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2610 | 2829 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 2 Zone | 2 Zone |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl Gravity Gray Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl Seltos Colors | Everest White Dazzling Silver Electric Blue Electic Blue Dt Dazzling Silver Dt Red Rage Midnight Black Dt Napoli Black Everest White Dt Red Rage Dt +1 MoreXUV700 Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
- Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
- Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
- Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
- Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions
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Mahindra XUV700
- Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
- Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row
Kia Seltos
Mahindra XUV700
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Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV700?
Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 10.90 Lakh & Mahindra XUV700 price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV700?
The mileage of Seltos is 19.1 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of XUV700 is 16.57 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Mahindra XUV700.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi