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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

    SummaryMahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top DieselKia Seltos Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE
    Price₹ 11.25 Lakh₹ 10.9 Lakh
    ManufacturerMahindraKia
    Body Type
    Mileage13.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
    Power116 bhp115 bhp
    Engine1497 CC1497 CC
    Fuel TypeDieselPetrol

  • 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 116, 130, 97 bhp engines

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@ 9% for 60 months

21,028/M
20,364/M

Expert Rating

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8.7
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Engine & Performance

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph
No. of gears
Drive Train
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
13.2
9.7
6
6
RWD
2WD

Dimensions & Weight

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Kerb Weight
3985 mm
4365 mm
1820 mm
1800 mm
1850 mm
1645 mm
2450 mm
2610 mm
226 mm
190 mm
1775 KG
1400 KG

Capacity

Boot Space
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
Fuel tank Capacity
77 L
433 L
5
5
4
5
57.0
50.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI
Mileage - City
Mileage - Highway
13.00 KM/L
17.00 KM/L
16.00 KM/L
N/A
18.00 KM/L
N/A

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Steering Type
Steering Adjustability
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
Disc
Disc
Drum
Disc
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Yes
Yes

Tyres & Wheels

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Rear AC
Heater
Climate Control
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Push Start Stop Button
Steering Mounted Audio
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic Headlamps
Power Outlets 12V
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
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
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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Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Rear Armrest
Front Armrest
No
No
No
Yes

Safety & Security

Driver Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Electronic Stability Program
Hill Assist
Tractional Control
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
SOS emergency call function
Speed Alert
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Idle Alert
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
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Lights

Automatic Headlamps
Light Type
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Cornering Lights
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
Luggage Lamp
No
No
Halogen
Halogen
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
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No

Instrumentation

Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Entertainment

GPS Navigation
Bluetooth Support
USB Support
Radio
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
Roof-Mounted Speakers
Adventure Event Notification
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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