Mahindra Thar vs Kia Seltos Comparison
- Compare Mahindra Thar vs Kia Seltos to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Mahindra Thar vs Kia Seltos compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
- Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Kia Seltos Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE – Which model is Cheapest?
The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Kia Seltos in New Delhi starts at ₹ 10.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.35 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 12.35 Lakh, whereas the Kia Seltos Diesel top-end costs ₹ 20.35 Lakh. On the other hand, Mahindra Thar price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.59 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mahindra Thar costs ₹ 11.25 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mahindra Thar comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.6 Lakh
Summary Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel Kia Seltos Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE Price ₹ 11.25 Lakh ₹ 10.9 Lakh Manufacturer Mahindra Kia Body Type Mileage 13.00 KM/L 17.00 KM/L Power 116 bhp 115 bhp Engine 1497 CC 1497 CC Fuel Type Diesel Petrol - Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Kia Seltos Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE – Which gives Better Mileage?
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kia Seltos base Petrol engine returns 17 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 19 KM/L. The Mahindra Thar base Petrol returns 15 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 KM/L of fuel efficiency
- Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Kia Seltos Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?
In the powertrain department, the Kia Seltos gets 2 Petrol 115, 160 bhp engines and 116 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mahindra Thar comes in 2 Petrol 112, 150 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 97, 116, 130 bhp engines
EMI
@ 9% for 60 months
₹ 21,028/M
₹ 20,364/M
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Engine
Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Drive Train
Emission Standard
D117 CRDe
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
1497 CC
1497 CC
4
4
116 bhp @ 3,500 rpm
115 bhp @ 6,300 rpm
300 Nm @ 17,50,-2,500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
RWD
2WD
BS6
N/A
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Boot Space
Kerb Weight
Gross Weight
Front Track
Rear Track
Minimum Turning Radius
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
Water Wading Depth
Rampover Angle
Departure Angle
Approach Angle
3985 mm
4365 mm
1820 mm
1800 mm
1850 mm
1645 mm
2450 mm
2610 mm
226 mm
190 mm
77 L
433 L
1775 KG
1400 KG
2175 Kg
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1520 mm
N/A
1520 mm
N/A
5.75 m
N/A
5
5
4
5
650 mm
N/A
27 deg
N/A
36 deg
N/A
41.2 deg
N/A
Transmission
No. of gears
Clutch Type
Rear Axle
Transfer Case
6
6
Manual
N/A
Banjo beam with 4.88:1 Final Drive
N/A
Manual Shift Part Time 4WD with High & Low Rduction Gear
N/A
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Type
Tyre Type
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
R16 Heritage Steel Wheels
Steel Rims
All Terrain Tyres
Tubeless
245/75 R16
205/ 65 R16
245/75 R16
205 / 65 R16
Braking System
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Front Brakes Size
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Drum
Disc
303 mm
N/A
282 mm
N/A
Suspension
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Indepndent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabilisr Bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring
Fuel Efficiency
Mileage City
Mileage Highway
Mileage
Fuel tank Capacity
16.00 KM/L
N/A
18.00 KM/L
N/A
13.00 KM/L
17.00 KM/L
57.0
50.0
Steering
Power Steering
Steering Type
Adjustable Power Steering
1 1
1 1
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
1 1
1 1
Performance
Performance 0 to 100 Kmph
Max Speed
MID Display in Instrument Cluster
13.2 seconds
9.7 seconds
145
N/A
Coloured
N/A
Safety & Security
Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Manual Day-Night IRVM
Panic Braking Signal
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Snow Chain Provision for Tyres
Vehicle Over-speed Warning
3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers
Anti-Theft Alarm System
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts on Rear Seats
Roll Cage
Speed Sensing Front Door Locks
Intellipark Rear Parking System
Driver Airbags
Abs
Break Assist
Turn Indicators On Orvm
SOS emergency call function
Speed Alert
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Idle Alert
Roof Rails
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Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner
Heater
Steering Adjustment
Steering Mounted Audio
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel
Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger
Bottle Holder in Front Doors
Lockable Glovebox
Illuminated Key Ring
Tool Kit Organiser
Bonnet Latches
One-Touch Lane Change Indicator
Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat
Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat
Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out
Tyre Direction Monitoring System
Sporty Front Seats
50:50 Split Seats
Hvac Switch Bank
Steering mounted audio and phone control
Power Outlets 12v
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard
UVO LITE - Control Air Purifier
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Horn / Light
Remote Door Look / Unlock
Al Voice Command
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON
Rear AC
Electric Sunroof
UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity
UVO –Voice Assist Cricket Score
UVO –Voice Assist Indian Holiday Info
UVO - Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia”
FATC Control Deco Panel Silver Garnish
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Tilt
Tilt
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Vinyl
Premium Fabric
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Lights
Light Type
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
Luggage Lamp
Halogen
LED
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Instrumentation & Communication
Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Mechanical Locking Differential
Brake Locking Differential
HVAC with Eco Mode
Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle
Removable Doors for Off-Road Use
Tow Hitch Protection
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear
Dual Tone Bumpers
Adventure Connect: Calendar Integration
BlueSense App Connectivity
Electrically Operated HVAC Controls
Follow-Me-Home & Lead-Me-To-Thar Lamps
Blue Sense App
Always - On TDM Screen
Distance To Empty
Avergae Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Gps Navigation
6 Airbags
Stolen Vehicle Notification
Live Car Tracking
Find My Car
Fuel Level Information
Shark Fin Antenna
Apple CarPlay
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Music System
CD/DVD Player
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
Roof-Mounted Speakers
Adventure Event Notification
Cd Dvd Player
Usb Support
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