Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.76 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV300, priced at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the XUV300 a 1497cc engine producing 115.05bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and XUV300, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the XUV300 stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs XUV300 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra XUV300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 14.76 Lakh
Mileage Not Available19.7 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1497 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm115.05bhp@3750rpm

Seltos vs XUV300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra XUV300 W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel
Rating
54 reviews
271 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.76 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 115.05bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.7 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 205/65 R16
Boot Space 447 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
CRDi
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
115.05bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
300Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Di
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
42 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
19.7 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
20 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21 kmpl

Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
Suspension Rear
6
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
3995*1821*1627 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2600 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
9 Touch Screen Infotainment, 2 Tweeters, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, Apple Car Play, Android Auto
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-dimming IRVM
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
SMS Read Out
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Corner Braking Control, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Panic Braking Signal, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Roll-over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

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 XUV300
  • Big feature list, comfortable ride quality, torquey diesel engine, safety tech
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 XUV300
  • Average cabin space, small boot, noise/vibration levels (diesel)
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Q. Which is better, Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV300?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges if it's polished and the latest tech you're after. On the other hand, Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better petrol or diesel?
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level, and are cheaper in cost than diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better between Mahindra XUV300 and Volkswagen Taigun?
  • Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. On the other hand, Volkswagen Taigun looks just like a baby VW SUV and a classy one at that. In terms of build, it does feel a tad better than its key rival, the Creta, but falls short in fit and finish levels compared to the Polo and Vento. However, the features and safety equipment on offer are definitely a step up. The quality of features is excellent and the way the Taigun GT drives has to be the most impressive aspect of this entire package. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
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Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra XUV300 FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300?
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 XUV300 is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra XUV300 by ₹3.76 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of XUV300 produces 115.05bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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