Mahindra XUV500 Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 13.58 Lakh

₹ 9.89 Lakh

Overview

Mahindra XUV500 Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the XUV500 Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

XUV500 Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Kia Seltos in New Delhi starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 17.29 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Kia Seltos Diesel top-end costs ₹ 17.34 Lakh. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV500 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.58 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 19.31 Lakh for range topping Diesel model.

Summary	Mahindra XUV500	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 13.58 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mahindra	Kia
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	13.60 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Power	153 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	2179 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

XUV500 Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kia Seltos base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 18 Kmpl. The Mahindra XUV500 base Diesel returns 14 Kmpl.

XUV500 Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kia Seltos gets 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mahindra XUV500 comes in 153 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	MHawk155 Diesel Engine, 6th Generation Electronically Controlled Variable Geometry Turbocharger (eVGT)	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2179 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	153 bhp@3750 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	360 Nm@1750-2800 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4585 mm	4315 mm
Width	1890 mm	1800 mm
Height	1785 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	200 mm	190 mm
Boot Space	702 L	433 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	N/A
Gross Weight	2510 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	5.60 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	5

Transmission

No. of gears	6	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels With Full Wheel Caps	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	P235/65 R17	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	P235/65 R17	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc & Caliper Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc & Caliper Type	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Type With Anti Roll Bar	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Type With Anti Roll Bar	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	13.60 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	70.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Hydraulic Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	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
6 Airbags (Front, Side And Curtain)		-
ABS with EBD		-
All Wheel Disc Brakes		-
Assist Grips (Co-Dr + Rear)		-
Bold Front Grille with Chrome Inserts		-
Driver & Co-Passenger Storage Pocket		-
Dual Tripmeter		-
ESP With Rollover Mitigation		-
Hill Descent & Hill Hold Controls		-
Muscular Bonnet with Hydraulic Assist		-
Sporty (235/60 R18) Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels		-
Stylish Interiors		-
3 Point Seatbelt For All Passengers	-
Idle Alert	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Speed Alert	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-
Speed Warning Alarm (80,120 kmph)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Fully Automatic Temperature Control	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
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	Jaquard Fabric	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Cooling Box On Center Console		-
Driver Express-Up With Anti-Pinch		-
Electric Sunroof With Anti-Pinch		-
Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder		-
Gear Up For Adventures.Without Gear		-
Luxurious Quilted Tan Leather Seats		-
Luxurious, Soft Touch, Leather Dashboard And Door Trims		-
Passive Keyless Entry		-
Power Foldable And Power Adjustable OVRMSs		-
Premium Ten And Black Interiors		-
Push-Button Start/Stop		-
Window Chrome Lining		-
Al Voice Command	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-
Driving Modes : Eco, Sport & Normal	-
Electronic Gear Shift Knob	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-
Kinetic Energy Recovery System(KERS) – 3 levels	-
Rear AC	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-
Remote Horn / Light	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-

Lights

Light Type	Projector	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Eye-Catching Fog lamp Bezels		-
High-Mounted Stop Lamp		-
ICY Blue Lounge Lighting		-
Right & Left Hand ORVM		-
Static Bending Projector Headlamps With Stylish Light Guides		-
Stunning Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)		-
Trendy Headlamp & Sporty Bumper Grille		-
Follw me home headlamps	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Find My Car	-
Fuel Level Information	-
Live Car Tracking	-
Shark Fin Antenna	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers		-
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Classy Tailgate & Split Tail-Lamps		-
20.32cm Touch Screen Infotainment System	-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

2018 Mahindra XUV500 Facelift Review

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Aug 12, 2019 11:04 AM
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