Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV700. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.35 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 17.55 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Seltos vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	XUV700
Price	Rs. 13.35 Lakh	Rs. 17.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1997 cc
Power	113 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 13.35 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vijaywada

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 17.55 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vijaywada

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.01
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details		16.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850		840
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4365 4695 4605
Width (mm)
1800 1890 1922
Height (mm)
1620 1755 1718
Wheelbase (mm)
2610 2750 2741
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 445
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 60 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut with coil spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17

Features

Safety

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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global 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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	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)
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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Black

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable No Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Midnight Black	Lunar White
Gravity Grey	Napoli Black
Imperial Blue	Dazzling Silver
Pewter Olive	Red Rage
Intense Red	Everest White
Sparkling Silver
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.5/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

This is amazing car

I don’t have this car but it is my dream car I don’t have enough money to buy this car I really like this car when I purchased this car I will drive with my mom and brother because we purchased a first car.

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Length (mm)	4365	4695	4605
Width (mm)	1800	1890	1922
Height (mm)	1620	1755	1718
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2750	2741

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433		445
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60	50

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	No Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black