Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakh which is Rs. 3.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra XUV 3XO priced at Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra XUV 3XO (Diesel Model) is 21.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra XUV 3XO (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine.

Seltos vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTXUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo AT
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi mStallion (TGDi) engine
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo ATRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
72 reviews
71 reviews
166 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.48 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 215/55 R17 195/60
Boot Space 433 Liters 364 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 29,965 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 69,762 XUV 3XO Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
mStallion (TGDi) engine
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
128.73bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
42 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
18.2 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.3 m
...
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
215/55 R17
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
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
65 W USB - C Fast Charging, Adjustable Headrest for 2nd Row Middle Passenger, Soft Touch Leatherette on Dashboard & Door Trims
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
364 Liters
405 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,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Electronic Trumpet Horn, LED DRL with Front turn Indicator, Diamond Cut Alloys
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2600 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
205 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
Smart Steering Modes, Auto Wiper
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Twin HD 26.03 cm Infotainment, Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
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
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
...
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
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
...
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, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
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
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers, Level 2 ADAS (Smart Pilot Assist and Etc.), Auto Dimming IRVM, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
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
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
...
RSA
...
...
Smartwatch App
...
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Puc Expiry
...
...
Insurance Expiry
...
...
E Manual
...
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
...
Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

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 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
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
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?

81% users have chosen Mahindra XUV 3XO over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 251 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, maintenance and safety in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage and comfort 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 XUV 3XO Seltos
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.7 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.7
Maintenance 4.2 4.1
Safety 4.8 4.1
Features 4.7 4.9
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage and comfort 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 Rs. 4.95 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO delivers better mileage 18.2 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the AX7 L Turbo AT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of XUV 3XO produces 128.73bhp@5000rpm of power and 230Nm@1500-3750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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