Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra Thar Roxx. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Mahindra Thar Roxx price is Rs. 12.99 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Thar Roxx provides the mileage of 12.4 kmpl.

Seltos vs Thar Roxx Comparison Overview

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

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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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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Mahindra Thar Roxx

MX1 Petrol MT 2WD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	330 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	12.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	707
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

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
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rigid Axle Coil Spring with WATT's Linkage with FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	255 / 65 R18

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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black/White
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Display	Digital 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
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

16 Ratings

4.3/5

17 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.6Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value 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

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.

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Seltos vs Thar Roxx Comparison FAQs

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

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

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

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the MX1 Petrol MT 2WD variant, mileage of Thar Roxx is 12.4kmpl. Thus making Seltos the most fuel efficient as compared to Thar Roxx

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

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.

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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

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

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

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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

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

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

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

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