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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 HTE Petrol – 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 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 12 Lakh, whereas the Kia Seltos Diesel top-end costs ₹ 20 Lakh. On the other hand, Mahindra Thar price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.49 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 16.99 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mahindra Thar costs ₹ 9.99 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 HTE Petrol
Price₹ 9.99 Lakh₹ 10.9 Lakh
ManufacturerMahindraKia
Body TypeSUVSUV
Mileage13.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Power116 bhp113 bhp
Engine1497 CC1497 CC
Fuel TypeDieselPetrol

Mahindra Thar AX OPT RWD Manual 4 Seater Hard Top Diesel vs Kia Seltos HTE Petrol – 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 HTE Petrol – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kia Seltos gets 2 Petrol 113, 157 bhp engines and 114 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mahindra Thar comes in 2 Petrol 112, 150 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 97, 116, 130 bhp engines

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@ 9% for 60 months

18,662/M
20,364/M

Available Colors

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Pros & Cons

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Things We Like

  • Styling
  • Refined Engine
  • Proper Off-Roader
  • Sharp Styling
  • Powerful Engine Options
  • Feature-Rich Interior
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Things We Don't Like

  • Bumpy Ride Quality
  • Not Fuel Efficient
  • Premium Pricing
  • Only 3-Star Safety Rating From Global Ncap
  • Lack Of Features Compared To Rivals
  • Inconsistent Ride Quality
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Expert Rating

8.2
8.7
value for money
significance
styling
comfort
safety
environment
merit or usp
8.0 
8.0 
9.0 
7.5 
9.0 
7.5 
8.0 
8.8 
8.8 
8.8 
8.8 
8.5 
8.0 
9.0 

Engine

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Drive Train
D117 CRDe
Smartstream G1.5
1,497 CC
1,497 CC
N/A
4
116 bhp@3500 rpm
113 bhp@6300 rpm
300 Nm@1750-2500 rpm
144 Nm@4500 rpm
N/A
2WD

Dimensions

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Boot Space
Front Track
Rear Track
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
Water Wading Depth
Rampover Angle
Departure Angle
Approach Angle
3,985 mm
4,365 mm
1,820 mm
1,800 mm
1,850 mm
1,645 mm
2,450 mm
2,610 mm
226 mm
190 mm
N/A
433 L
1,520 mm
N/A
1,520 mm
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
Rear Axle
Transfer Case
6
6
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 Wheels
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
Fuel tank Capacity
13.00 KM/L
17.00 KM/L
57.0
50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type
Adjustable Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
No
Yes

Performance

Performance 0 to 100 Kmph
MID Display in Instrument Cluster
N/A
9.7 seconds
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
SOS emergency call function
Speed Alert
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Idle Alert
Roof Rails
6 Airbags
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
Yes
-
No
-
Yes

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
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
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard
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Manual
No
Yes
Tilt
Tilt
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Vinyl
Premium Fabric
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
-
Yes
-
Yes
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Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
Yes

Lights

Light Type
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Centre Roof Lamp
LED Tail Lamps
Follw me home headlamps
Luggage Lamp
Halogen
LED
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
No

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Brake Locking Differential
Mechanical 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
Stolen Vehicle Notification
Live Car Tracking
Find My Car
Fuel Level Information
Shark Fin Antenna
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
No

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Wheel Arch Cladding
Adventure Statistics
-
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-

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