Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts at Rs. 7.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Seltos, priced at Rs. 11.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the XUV 3XO a 1197cc engine producing 109.96bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and XUV 3XO, the Seltos is the better pick for performance, while the XUV 3XO stands out for affordability.

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Seltos vs XUV 3XO Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra XUV 3XO
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 7.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.89 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1197 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm109.96bhp@5000rpm

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Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra XUV 3XO MX1
Rating
56 reviews
89 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 109.96bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.89 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 205/65 R16
Boot Space 447 Liters 364 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 15,069 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Rs. 41,424 XUV 3XO Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
mStallion (TCMPFi) engine
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
109.96bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
200Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
42 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.89 Kmpl

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

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

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Electronic Trumpet Hor
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
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
3990*1821*1647 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2600 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Electronic Trumpet Hor
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
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
Not Available
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
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, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
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
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Puc Expiry
Not Available
No
Insurance Expiry
Not Available
No
E Manual
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
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 XUV 3XO
  • Spacious cabin with enough legroom, headroom, and cabin width for 5 occupants
  • Petrol and diesel engine options offer a strong balance of refinement and performance
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, 2-zone climate control, and a Harman Kardon music system, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX as standard
  • Higher variants add 360-degree camera and front parking sensors too
  • Advanced driver assistance features such as lane-assist and adaptive cruise control are well-tuned for Indian driving conditions
  • Good ride comfort and high speed stability even with passengers and luggage on board
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 XUV 3XO
  • Rivals like the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon offer more boot space
  • Missing features: Ventilated seats, powered driver’s seat, ambient lighting, parcel tray
  • Turbo-petrol engine’s fuel-efficiency especially in heavy traffic will be low (10-12 kmpl)

Is Mahindra XUV 3XO Better Than Kia Seltos?

50% users have chosen Mahindra XUV 3XO over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 252 users have also rated Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 XUV 3XO is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of mileage and maintenance 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 XUV 3XO
Mileage 4.0 4.0
Performance 4.8 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 4.2 4.2
Safety 4.9 4.1
Features 4.3 4.1
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  • The Mahindra XUV 3XO Manual offers better control and a more engaging driving experience, while the AMT provides greater convenience, especially in city traffic. The ideal choice depends on your driving preferences and requirements. We recommend taking a test drive of both variants before making a decision. For further assistance, you may contact your nearest authorized Mahindra dealership through the provided dealership link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/mahindra/Delhi
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Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra XUV 3XO FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper than Kia Seltos by ₹3.21 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the MX1 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of XUV 3XO produces 109.96bhp@5000rpm of power and 200Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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