Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.37 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio, priced at Rs. 13.37 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Scorpio a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Scorpio, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the Scorpio stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs Scorpio Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra Scorpio
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 13.37 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14.44 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc2184 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm130bhp@3750rpm
Top speed Not Available165 Km/h

Seltos vs Scorpio Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra Scorpio S
Rating
56 reviews
174 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.37 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 235/65 R17
Boot Space 447 Liters 460 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,858 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Rs. 80,770 Scorpio Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
CRDi
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
41.50 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
26.14 Meters
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
165 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.44 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Hydraulic
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.4
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
235/65 R17
Wheel Size
16
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
460 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4456*1820*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2680 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
No
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
0 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Panic Brake Indicatio
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Classic traditional boxy SUV looks are still appealing
  • New chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the mHawk engine make a big difference to the drive experience
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore

Is Mahindra Scorpio Better Than Kia Seltos?

100% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 407 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio 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 Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of comfort.
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 Scorpio
Mileage 4.2 4.0
Performance 4.7 4.4
Comfort 4.5 4.6
Maintenance 4.3 4.2
Safety 4.2 4.1
Features 4.2 4.1
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Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra Scorpio FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio by ₹2.37 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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