Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar 2020
Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 12.10 Lakh which is Rs. 2.21 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 9.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.8 kmpl where as claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 15.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 2184 cc engine. 62% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar 2020 Comparison
Key Highlights | Seltos | Thar |
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Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 17.45 Lakh | Rs. 14.15 Lakh |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Engine Displacement | 1493 cc | 2184 cc |
Power | 113.4bhp@4000rpm | 130bhp@3750rpm |
Mileage | 17.8 Kmpl | ... |
Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar 2020 Summary
Specs | Seltos GTX Plus AT D | Thar LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT |
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Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 17.45 Lakh View On Road Price | Rs. 14.15 Lakh View On Road Price |
Rating | 4.4 (630 Ratings) |
4.0 (59 Ratings) |
Engine Displacement | 1493 cc | 2184 cc |
Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Max Power | 113.4bhp@4000rpm | 130bhp@3750rpm |
No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Gear Box | 6-Speed | 6 Speed |
Drive Type | 2WD | 4X4 |
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Mileage (ARAI) | 17.8 Kmpl | ... |
Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 255/65 R18 |
Boot Space | 433 Liters | ... |
Ground Clearance (Laden) | 190 mm | ... |
Steering Mounted Audio Control | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Airbags | Driver, Passenger and Side Front | Driver and Passenger |
Insurance | Rs. 63,705 Seltos Insurance | Rs. 82,709 Thar Insurance |
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News Updates on Seltos and Thar
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Kia Motors India Initiates Service Action Campaign For Seltos Diesel Over Faulty Fuel PumpNov 18, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Your Wait For A New Mahindra Thar Just Got Even LongerJan 12, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos Scores 3 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Test: What’s Our Opinion?Nov 14, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Mahindra Thar Prices Hiked, Now Starts From Rs 12.10 LakhJan 8, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Shocking! Kia Seltos Gets An ‘AVERAGE’ Score In Global NCAP TestsNov 11, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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6-Seater Mahindra Thar AX Variants Discontinued; Prices Now Start From Rs 11.90 LakhDec 24, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos Gets A Funky Anniversary EditionOct 15, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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The Mahindra Thar Gets More Customisable AccessoriesDec 15, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Kia Seltos To Get A Funky Anniversary Edition This Diwali!Oct 13, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Planning To Book The New Mahindra Thar? Get Ready To Pay MoreDec 1, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
Recently Asked User Questions
Q. Which is better Kia seltos or Thar?
- If you like off-road That is perfect. and New thar can do on road as well.its 4x4 or 4x2. Yet to launch with price. Cons mileage very less due to strong and powerful engine, which require for Hardcore off-road. Les practickleeSeltos is SUV front wheel drive. Good for pothole and partial off road. Design for road and village road .Mileage is Good.Both are dirrerent platform.
- We all hope the pricing is at par to make their launch statement a reality 'Thar is in the hearts of many but not in their garages'
- Both of the cars serve different purpose. seltos is more feature rich & a premium car. Thar is more of a Off-Roading vehcile.
Q. Which is the best variant to buy in Kia Seltos?
- Value for money buys1) basic variants HTE, both petrol & Diesel.2) mid variants HTK plus both petrol & Diesel.3) top variants HTX both petrol & Diesel.4) The top most variants HTX plus & GTX plus, both petrol & Diesel are the best, but not value for money.
- Agreed all are in one or another single value for money even the highest model don't cross luxury limit to pay the tax for it watch out for long term review luster gone in many Chinese parts and the Corona the future of Kia???
- N both GT-line and HT-line, we'd recommend opting for the X variant as both HTX and GTX justifies the incremental value and could be a value for money option.
Q. What is the difference between 1.5 petrol and 1.4 turbocharged petrol engine of Kia Seltos?
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- If you are passionate about the power and thrill while driving a car then you should go for petrol 1.4 Ltr petrol which has Turbo changer which boosts the engine power when you need to throttle. But If, punchy engine is not your prime requirement then go for 1.5 Ltr petrol engine. Also pls note that the service cost of 1.4 ltr will be slightly more than 1.5 ltr engine due to turbo charger installed in it.
- As you know dct is dual clutch tx this enables extremly fast changing of gears. its a gdi ie exremely rich fuel mixture (because of turbo ) sprayed into the cumbustion chamber, there is no input manifold this enables better performance. gdi also have their draw back. over all its fun also in a sober mode driving its a king. some have clocked 15 to 17 average on high way of course.
- If you want the car to pull you back while extreme acceleration then you should go for 1.4 petrol turbo.1.5 petrol has a better mileage but you will not get that punch. I have personally bought 1.4 petrol Dct, it gives me abt 8-9kmpl in city but give me a thrill to drive.