Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio Price starts at Rs. 13.61 Lakh which is Rs. 2.71 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Scorpio (Diesel Model) is 14.44 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Scorpio (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel AT vs Mahindra Scorpio S 11 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Scorpio

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Diesel ATScorpio S 11
Engine Type 1.5l CRDi VGT mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 14.44 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel ATMahindra Scorpio S 11
Rating
72 reviews
152 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 17.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 14.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 235/65 R17
Boot Space 433 Liters 460 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. 33,694 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 96,391 Scorpio Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
CRDi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

30-70 kmph (3rd gear)
...
7.57 s
40-80 kmph (4th gear)
...
12.8 s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
41.50 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
26.14 Meters
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
...
165 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
14.44 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/65 R17
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial, Tubeless

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
Roof Mounted Sunglass Holder, Chrome Finish AC Vents, Mobile Pocket in Centre Console
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
460 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,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Projector Headlamps and LED Eyebrows, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Painted Side Cladding, Ski Rack, Silver Skid Plate, Bonnet Scoop, Silver Finish Fender Bezel, Centre High Mount Stop Lamp, Static Bending Technology in Headlamps
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4456*1820*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2680 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
Micro Hybrid Technology,Lead-me-to-vehicle Headlamps,Headlamp Levelling Switch, Hydraulic Assisted Bonnet, Extended Power Window
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Infotainment With Bluetooth/USB/Aux and Phone Screen Mirroring, Intellipark
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
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
Hands Free Tailgate
...
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
Not Available

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
Panic Brake Indicatio
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
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
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 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
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • touch screen is especially laggy
  • no automatic or 4x4 option anymore.

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Mahindra Scorpio?

54% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Mahindra Scorpio in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 386 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio 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 Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. 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 Scorpio Seltos
Mileage 3.9 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.6
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Safety 4.1 4.1
Features 4.9 4.5
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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 and features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
The Mahindra Scorpio is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 3.03 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 19.1 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio?
For the X-Line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Seltos produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the S 11 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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