Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV700. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 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 and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Seltos vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	XUV700
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1997 cc
Power	113 bhp	197 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 XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

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	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
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
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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 (Global NCAP)
Airbags	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

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	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage

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		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Midnight Black
	Gravity Grey	Napoli Black
	Imperial Blue	Dazzling Silver
	Pewter Olive	Red Rage
	Intense Red	Everest White
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.5/5

21 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.8Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.8Value 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

Good build quality

Good build quality and also it has a great value for money however the airbags are not so good and also comfort wise this car is not so affordable overall pricing range makes this car good.

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Length (mm)	4365	4695
Width (mm)	1800	1890
Height (mm)	1620	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		200

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

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

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

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

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

Android Auto
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

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

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