Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs. 13.85 Lakh which is Rs. 2.95 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 N (Diesel Model) is 15.42 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Scorpio N (Top Model) is powered by 2198 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel AT vs Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Scorpio N

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Diesel ATScorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT
Engine Type 1.5l CRDi VGT mHawk (CRDi)
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 172.45bhp@3500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 15.42 Kmpl
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Seltos vs Scorpio N Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel ATMahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT
Rating
72 reviews
194 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 24.54 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2198 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 172.45bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD 4WD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Scorpio N Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 15.42 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 255/60 R18
Boot Space 433 Liters 460 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 47,473 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 1.23 Lakh Scorpio N Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
mHawk (CRDi)
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2198 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
172.45bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
400Nm@1750-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
4WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
57 Liters
Top Speed
...
165 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
15.42 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/60 R18
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
Rich coffee-black leatherette Interiors
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
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)
Signature Dual Barrel LED Projector Headlamps, Skid Plates Silver Finish, Sting Like LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED Sequential Turn Indicator, Signature Metallic Scorpio-tail Element, Chrome Door Handles, Silver Finish Ski-rack, Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4662*1917*1857 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
Inbuilt Navigation, 2nd Row 1 touch Tumble (LH) & 3rd Row Fold & Tumble,Roof Lamp For 1st and 2nd Row, Auto Wiper, 6-Way Driver Power Seat
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Adrenox Connect, Alexa Built-in With 1 year Subscription, SONY 3D Immersive Audio 12 Speakers With Dual Channel Sub-woofer, what3words - Alexa Enabled, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
12
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
Lumbar Support
...
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
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
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
Driver Drowsiness Detectio
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
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 N
  • Powerful Petrol and Diesel engines
  • Frequency Dependent Dampening Suspension
  • body-on-frame design
  • 4x4 options
  • manual and auto transmission options. Reasonable Features list including Sunroof
  • 12-speaker Sony Audio
  • Alexa powered voice assistance
  • dual-zone climate control and more.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Mahindra Scorpio N
  • Some premium features like ventilated seats
  • wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing. Prices are for the first 25k bookings only.

Is Scorpio N Better Than Seltos?

65% users have chosen Scorpio N over Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 470 users have also rated Scorpio N and 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 Scorpio N is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Seltos is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance 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 Scorpio N
Mileage 3.8 3.9
Performance 4.4 4.4
Comfort 4.6 4.7
Maintenance 3.9 4.1
Safety 4.6 4.1
Features 4.7 4.9
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Q. What is the difference between Z2 and Z4?
  • The Z2 variant is pretty basic, with halogen lamps, 16-inch steel wheels, electrically powered steering wheel only for the petrol variants (hydraulic assist for diesel), and power windows. On the other hand, the Z4 variant gains some necessary equipment like wheel covers, a cooled glove box, an AC module for the second row, height adjustment for the driver’s seat with lumbar support, cruise control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra Scorpio N FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio N is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio N by Rs. 4.09 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 19.1 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
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 Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT version, 2198 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio N produces 172.45bhp@3500rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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