Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV700 Price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh which is Rs. 3.09 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra XUV700 (Diesel Model) is 16.57 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra XUV700 (Top Model) is powered by 2198 cc engine.

Seltos vs XUV700

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTXUV700 AX7L Blaze Edition Diesel AT
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi mHAWK
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 182bhp@3500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 16.57 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTMahindra XUV700 AX7L Blaze Edition Diesel ATMG Motor Hector Style
Rating
70 reviews
210 reviews
89 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.04 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 2198 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 182bhp@3500rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra XUV700 Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 16.57 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 235/60 R18 215/60 R17
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. 50,373 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 27,078 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ... ...
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 1.29 Lakh XUV700 Insurance Rs. 64,271 Hector Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
mHAWK
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
2198 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
182bhp@3500rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
450Nm@1750-2800rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
60 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
16.57 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Solid Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/60 R18
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

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
USB in 1st and C-Type in 2nd row, Smart Clean Zone, Vanity Mirror illuminatio
Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish Silver,Front Reading Lights
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
...
Seating Capacity
5
7
5
Doors
5
5
5

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)
Electric Smart Door handles, Diamond Cut Alloy, LED Clear-view Headlamps with Auto Booster
Side Body Cladding Finish Silver
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4695*1890*1755 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2750 mm
2750 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
Air dam, 6-Way Power seat with Memory and Welcome retract, Intelli Control, Co-driver Ergo lever, Passive Keyless Entry, Memory function for ORVM, Zip Zap Zoom Drive Modes
2nd Row Seat Recline,Flat Foldable 2nd Row,All Windows Open By Remote Key,Seat Back Pocket
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX Connect with 1 yr free subscription, 3D Audio with 12 Speakers
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
...
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
12
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and 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
60:40 Split
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
...
Front
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
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
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
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
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
7
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
Personalized Safety Alerts, Front & Rear LED Sequential turn indicators, Continuous Digital Video Recording, Electronic Park Brake
Front & Rear Defogger, Dual Hor
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
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
Over Speeding Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
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 XUV700
  • Sharp design elements
  • comfortable ride quality
  • clean dashboard layout
  • powerful drivetrain options
  • AWD & diesel options.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Mahindra XUV700
  • Long waiting period
  • performance isn't the most exciting
  • silly feature omissions
  • noisy diesel
  • cabin quality in some areas.

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Mahindra XUV700?

55% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Mahindra XUV700 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 663 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV700 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 comfort and features in your car. But Mahindra XUV700 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of mileage, performance 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 XUV700
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.5 4.5
Comfort 4.8 4.7
Maintenance 4.1 4.1
Safety 4.1 4.6
Features 4.9 4.7
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Kia Seltos Comparison with Similar Cars

Mahindra XUV700 Comparison with Similar Cars

Latest News on Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV700 and MG Motor Hector

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better XUV 700 or Tata safari or MG Hector Plus?
  • Choosing the right vehicle depends highly on one's preferences. All Three cars are good in their own forte. If we talk about seating comfort, families will appreciate the second row in Mahindra XUV 700 as the wide cabin and flat floor make it welcoming for three. Getting to the third row is easy in XUV too, due to the one-touch tumble function, there is a generous amount of foot room under the second row. But the under-thigh support is lacking. On the other hand, in MG Hector Plus, given the amount of width, knee room and headroom on offer, adults can be accommodated here easily, but like its rival XUV 700, the lack of under-thigh support in Hector Plus would make longer journeys tiresome. Additionally, access to the third row isn’t very convenient either. However, Tata Safari is a well-balanced 7-seater SUV with a great balance of design, comfort, performance, safety and practicality. Whereas, the XUV700 comes across as a very sensible, usable and family-friendly machine that packs potent engines and incredible segment-first safety technology. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better, XUV700 or Scorpio Classic?
  • No
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Mahindra XUV700 has an impressive road presence, the Cabin feels premium, the space is impressive, the ride is comfortable, the feature list is long and impressive and finally both the petrol and diesel engine options along with their transmissions are very capable. On the other hand, The Scorpio Classic, being an affordable alternative to the Scorpio N, slots below the latter in Mahindra’s SUV range. Mahindra has made a handful of changes to the Scorpio Classic compared to the previous iteration of the SUV. These include a revised front fascia with Mahindra’s new ‘Twin Peaks’ logo, vertical chrome slats, and LED DRLs in the fog lamp housings. 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. I have 30 lakhs budget for my car. Should I buy old fortuner 2019 or go with xuv700 ?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The Fortuner is capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city slicker and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, the XUV700 comes across as a very sensible, usable and family-friendly machine that packs potent engines and incredible segment-first safety technology. It has sharp design elements, comfortable ride quality, clean dashboard layout, powerful drivetrain options, AWD
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Seltos Vs XUV700 Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Mahindra XUV700 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of mileage, performance and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra XUV700 by Rs. 5.59 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700?
The Kia Seltos delivers better mileage 17.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700?
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 AX7L Blaze Edition Diesel AT version, 2198 cc Diesel engine of XUV700 produces 182bhp@3500rpm of power and 450Nm@1750-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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