Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh which is Rs. 3.00 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 11 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line A TGDi DCT vs Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Thar

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line A TGDi DCTThar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi mHawk 130 CRDe
Max Power 158bhp@5500rpm 130bhp@3750rpm

Seltos vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line A TGDi DCTMahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
52 reviews
266 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 16.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 158bhp@5500rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD 4WD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 255/65 R18
Boot Space 447 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 38,670 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 32,866 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 86,323 Seltos Insurance Rs. 81,500 Thar Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
mHawk 130 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
158bhp@5500rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
4WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDI
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (City)
...
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
11 kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
...
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
3
Boot Space
447 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
226 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
Available
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
wireless android auto play
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
8
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
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 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
...
Roll Cage, 3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers, Snow Chain Provision for Tyres, Panic Braking Signal, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Brake Specifications (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with Tandem Master Cylinder)
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
4 Star
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
...
Over Speeding Alert
...

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.
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)
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 3.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar?
For the X-Line A TGDi DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 158bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar 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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