Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra Thar. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Seltos vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Thar
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 11.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.25 Lakh

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Ground Clearance (mm)		226	220
Bootspace (litres)	433		458

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Specifications and Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	D117 CRDe	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details		15.31View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850		612
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4365 3985 4312
Width (mm)
1800 1820 1790
Height (mm)
1620 1850 1650
Wheelbase (mm)
2610 2450 2650
Ground Clearance (mm)
226 220
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 3 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 45 40

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	245 / 75 R16	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	245 / 75 R16	215 / 60 R16

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
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
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
Differential Lock		Centre

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote Keyless
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		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1	3

Telematics
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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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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	Vinyl	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black	Beige & Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split	60:40 split
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs		Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 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	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

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Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Stealth Black	Lunar Silver Metallic
Gravity Grey	Red Rage	Platinum White Pearl
Imperial Blue
Pewter Olive
Intense Red
Sparkling Silver
Clear White

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Mahindra Thar?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.25 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4365	3985	4312
Width (mm)	1800	1820	1790
Height (mm)	1620	1850	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2450	2650
Ground Clearance (mm)		226	220

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433		458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	45	40

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

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