Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 95,300 costlier than base model of Mahindra Bolero Neo priced at Rs. 9.94 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Bolero Neo (Diesel Model) is 17.29 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Bolero Neo (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT vs Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTBolero Neo N10 Option
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi mHAWk100
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 17.29 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMahindra Bolero Neo N10 Option
Rating
72 reviews
32 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.15 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1493 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 98.56bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Bolero Neo Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 17.29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 215/75 R15
Boot Space 433 Liters 384 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,513 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 57,489 Bolero Neo Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
mHAWk100
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
...
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
17.29 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
12.08 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
16.16 kmpl

Suspension Front
...
Suspension Rear
6
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.35
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
215/75 R15
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Premium Italian interiors,Roof lamp - middle row, Twin pod instrument cluster, Colour accent on AC vent, Piano Black Stylish centre console with silver accent, Anti glare IRVM, Roof lamp - front row, Steering wheel garnish
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
384 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
X-Shaped body coloured bumpers, Signature grill with chrome inserts, Sporty static bending headlamps, Signature Bolero side cladding, Wheel arch cladding, Dual tone ORVMs, Sporty alloy wheels, X type spare wheel cover Deep silver, Muscular side footstep
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
3995*1795*1817 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
160 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp, Driver information system
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Music player with USB + BT (touchscreen infotainment, bluetooth, USB & AUX)
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Speed alert audio warning, Flip key, Corner braking control, Multi-Terrain Technology
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
...

Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Refreshed interiors that a comfortable and practical
  • does pack in some features including cruise control and a touch screen. Jumps seats in the boot can be unbolted to give you more space. Rugged and tough.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
  • Not really a 7-seater
  • Not as cushy as it's 'rivals'.

Is Mahindra Bolero Neo Better Than Kia Seltos?

80% users have chosen Mahindra Bolero Neo over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 238 users have also rated Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Bolero Neo is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Bolero Neo
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.0 4.7
Maintenance 4.0 4.1
Safety 4.1 4.1
Features 3.8 4.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Mahindra Bolero Neo and Renault Triber?
  • Selecting the right vehicle would depend on certain factors such as your preference of the brand, usage, cabin space, and last, the fuel type. The Mahindra Bolero Neo makes absolute sense to pick the Neo over the Bolero in every use case. It offers a high sitting position and good visibility. It has an excellent off-road ability with ladder-frame chassis, and rear-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Triber is the answer to the need for an affordable and practical yet good-looking vehicle. It offers a good boot space of 625 liters and received a 4-Star GNCAP safety rating. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between N 10 and N 10 R?
  • Does Bolero Neo N10 have cornering light
  • Mld
  • N10 R is having BS 6 phase 2 engine N10 R is not having integrated mahindra infotainment system, its not having voice message h.N10 R infotainment system is really bad speaker quality is worse. Apart from this everything is same.
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Q. I want to buy a car around 10-11 Laks. Is Mahindra Bolero Neo good for the first-time driver? Please suggest, if any other car in your suggestion then it would be very helpful.
  • Yes it's good
  • For the first time driver I would like to recommend TATA cars like punch , Nexon or tigor
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Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra Bolero Neo FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra Bolero Neo is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 8.29 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 17.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero Neo?
For the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the N10 Option version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Bolero Neo produces 98.56bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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