Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio N. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio N price is Rs. 13.69 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Scorpio N is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Scorpio N Z2 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Scorpio N
Price	Rs. 11.00 Lakh	Rs. 13.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1997 cc
Power	113 bhp	200 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z2 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.69 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	PURETECH 110
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	200 bhp @ 5000 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1750 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage			ARAI: 18.5 kmpl \| User Reported: 17.1 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)			833
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Pentalink Suspension with WATT’s Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel, Located Underbody	Steel (205/65R16)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.4
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	245 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	245 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted		Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Remote	Internal with Remote	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display	9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats			Front Seats (Cooled)
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Single Tone	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4.1" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Imperial Blue	Everest White	Polar White
Aurora Black Pearl	Deep Forest	Steel Grey
Gravity Grey	Stealth Black	Garnet Red
Morning Haze	Oceanic	Cosmo Blue
Pewter Olive	Galaxy Grey	Deep Forest Green
Ivory Silver Gloss		Perla Nera Black
Magma Red
Frost Blue
Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

39 Ratings

3.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.1Performance	5.0Performance
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Absolutely worth it

I recently bought a new Kia Seltos and I’m happy with it so far. It looks modern, drives comfortably in the city and on the highway, and the tech is easy to use. Fuel economy has been solid and the interior is practical for daily use. It’s not the most powerful or premium feeling, but for the price it offers good value. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

Very good

Big daddy always better also perfect SUV at present time. Feel very comfortable while driving and also look wise no one beat him in his segment with other .

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Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4662 mm * 1917 mm * 1857 mm	4323 mm * 1796 mm * 1669 mm
Ground Clearance		187 mm (unladen)	200 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2750	2671

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace	447 L		511 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	57	45

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips			Black
Body Kit	Black
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage