Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Alcazar vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra XUV700. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh, Hyundai Alcazar price is Rs. 14.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Hyundai Alcazar is available in 1482 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 Alcazar vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Alcazar	XUV700
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 14.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1482 cc	1997 cc
Power	113 bhp	158 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Alcazar

Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR

Rs. 14.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Hyundai Alcazar

Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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	1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.5 Turbo Gdi Petrol	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	253 Nm @ 1500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	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	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 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
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone		Blower, Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: 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)	10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, 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
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Front and Rear
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear 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
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Abyss Black	Midnight Black
Gravity Grey	Robust Emerald	Napoli Black
Imperial Blue	Starry Night	Dazzling Silver
Pewter Olive	Ranger Khaki	Red Rage
Intense Red	Titan Grey Matte	Everest White
Sparkling Silver	Fiery Red
Clear White	Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

9 Ratings

4.6/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Fabulously designed car

Good one, been driving Seltos for 8 months now, very good car, driving experience is amazing even though I have a base variant car it feels like the top end, that is how it’s designed

mahindra is best

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.

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Seltos vs Alcazar vs XUV700 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos, Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra XUV700?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh, Hyundai Alcazar price is Rs. 14.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Alcazar and XUV700?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR variant, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Alcazar produces 158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm of power and 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the MX Petrol MT 5 STR variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of XUV700 produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Seltos, Alcazar and XUV700, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Seltos, Alcazar and XUV700 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Alcazar vs Mahindra XUV700

Length (mm)	4365	4560	4695
Width (mm)	1800	1800	1890
Height (mm)	1620	1710	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2760	2750

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50	60

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

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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