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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Mahindra XUV400 EV Price starts at Rs. 16.74 Lakh which is Rs. 5.55 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 11.19 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl . In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel AT vs Mahindra XUV400 EV EL Pro DT 394 kWh can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Diesel ATXUV400 EV EL Pro DT 394 kWh
Engine Type 1.5l CRDi VGT ...
Motor Power ... 100 kW
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 147.51bhp
Range ... 456 km/charge
Charging Time ... 6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Top Speed ... 150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl ...

Seltos vs XUV400 EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Diesel ATMahindra XUV400 EV EL Pro DT 394 kWh
Rating
78 reviews
99 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.51 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc ...
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 147.51bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 ...
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra XUV400 EV Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 205/65 R16
Boot Space 433 Liters 368 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,674 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,220 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 78,198 Seltos Insurance Rs. 74,151 XUV400 EV Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
...
Motor Power
...
100 kW
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
...
Battery Capacity
...
39.4 kWh
Motor Type
...
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
147.51bhp
Range
...
456 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
310Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
...
8 Years or 160000 km
No Of Cylinders
4
...
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Shift-by-wire AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
...
Regenerative Braking
...
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
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Mild Hybrid
...
Charging Time
...
6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Fast Charging
...
Charging Port
...
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
...
6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
...
50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
...
8.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
...
Top Speed
...
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
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
All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illuminatio
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
433 Liters
368 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,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4200*1821*1634 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2445 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
Suspension Enhancements(Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) and Multi-tunable Valve with Concentric Land (MTV-CL)), Adjustable Headrest for 2 nd Row Window Seats & Middle Seats, Passive Keyless Entry, Extended Power Window Operation, 1-touch Lane Change Indicator
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Commands & SMS Read Out
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
...
Drive Modes
3
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
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
...
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
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
The modes tune the response of steering, throttle & regen levels "L" Mode for Single Pedal Drive, Curtain Airbag, Immobilizer, Panic Braking Signal, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Reverse Camera with Adaptive Guidelines
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
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
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

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 XUV400 EV
  • Good range, exciting performance, exciting to drive too
  • Solid build and great safety package
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up
  • Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough
Mahindra XUV400 EV
  • Looks dated inside and out
  • Feature and creature comfort misses
  • Only gets a manual air con and non branded, 4 speaker sound system

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Mahindra XUV400 EV?

60% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Mahindra XUV400 EV in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 286 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV400 EV 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 Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra XUV400 EV is better on the grounds of safety.
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 XUV400 EV
Mileage 3.8 3.1
Performance 4.4 3.4
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 3.7
Safety 4.0 4.5
Features 4.8 4.4
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV400 EV?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra XUV400 EV is better on the grounds of safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV400 EV?
The Mahindra XUV400 EV is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 2.82 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV400 EV?
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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