Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos, Mahindra Thar Roxx and Mahindra Thar. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh, Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 1997 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 and Thar Roxx provides the mileage of 12.4 kmpl.

Seltos vs Thar Roxx vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Thar Roxx	Thar
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 12.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1997 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	160 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

Rs. 12.99 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	330 Nm @ 1750 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	12.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	707
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	RWD
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
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring with FDD & & MTV-CL and Dampers	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear 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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
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
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	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Visual display
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1		1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release		Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage
Airbags

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		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Vinyl
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black/White	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	50:50 split
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Stealth Black	Stealth Black
Gravity Grey	Tango Red	Red Rage
Imperial Blue	Everest White
Pewter Olive
Intense Red
Sparkling Silver
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.6Performance	4.7Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.3Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Heavy look

fully satisfied. Amazing driving experience. Affordable price. Can by this anyone. Well stylish car. Superb interior. very comfortable for traveling. Overall I will give this car a rating 4.5out of 5

Grab the Thar

What a mind-blowing car, such an amazing feel when you drive it, comfort is not bad, road presence is good, and you will enjoy every bit of second while driving, but mileage is a bit issue.

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

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Seltos vs Thar Roxx vs Thar Comparison FAQs

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

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh, Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Thar Roxx and Thar?

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 MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar Roxx produces 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 330 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4365	4428	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1870	1820
Height (mm)	1620	1923	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2850	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)		226

Doors (Doors)	5	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	447
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	57	45

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

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

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

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

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

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