Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV500

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV500. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra XUV500 is available in 2179 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and XUV500 provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl.

Seltos vs XUV500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	XUV500
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 12.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2179 cc
Power	113 bhp	153 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 XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Ground Clearance (mm)		200	220
Bootspace (litres)	433		458

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	mHawk155 Diesel Engine	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	15.1View Mileage Details	15.31View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850		612
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4365	4585	4312
Width (mm)	1800	1890	1790
Height (mm)	1620	1785	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2700	2650
Ground Clearance (mm)		200	220
Kerb Weight (kg)		1845

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 70 40

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar	Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6	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	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, 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 With Key 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	Two Zones, 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	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		3

Telematics
Find My Car
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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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Premium Black & Grey	Beige & Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

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

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue	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
Warranty (In Years)
3 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000 Unlimited

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Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Volcano Black	Lunar Silver Metallic
Gravity Grey	Lake Side Brown	Platinum White Pearl
Imperial Blue	Mystic Copper
Pewter Olive	Moondust Silver
Intense Red	Crimson Red
Sparkling Silver	Pearl White
Clear White	Pearl White

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Seltos vs XUV500 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV500?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and XUV500 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the W3 variant, mileage of XUV500 is 15.1kmpl. Thus making Seltos the most fuel efficient as compared to XUV500

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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV500

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	433		458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	70	40

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited

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Geo-fence

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