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KIA Seltos vs Mahindra Bolero

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Mahindra Bolero? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Bolero. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT and Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 7 Seater MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 74 bhp @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Bolero has a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Bolero

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosMahindra Bolero
PriceRs.11.19 LakhRs.9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1493 cc
Power157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl16.7 kmpl
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
Rs. 11.19 Lakh
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B4 7 Seater MT
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
11.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
550 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Colors
Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Dual Pane Panoramic
-
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
-
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
IFS coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rigid leaf spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/65 R16
185/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/65 R16
185/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/65 R16
185/75 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inches
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
8
AM/FM Radio
-
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 T-GDi
mHawk75
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Four Cylinders
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
7
5 Gears
Power
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
-
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Drive Modes
3
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check
-

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4365 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1745 mm
Height
1645 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
550 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1620 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • Robust stance and rugged performance
  • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
  • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
  • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
  • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
  • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
  • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
Cons
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
  • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
  • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
  • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Mahindra Bolero

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock. Bolero has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1645 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Bolero is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 550 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1880 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 1620 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 7 Manual transmission. And Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Mahindra Bolero Owner Reviews

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    • AP
      Abhishek Pal
      15 Sep 2025
      4.7
      The Seltos is the best car in this price range with excellent features. I love driving it every day. The 1.5L engine is a blessing on highways, and this model comes with every feature you need.
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      Anonymous
      11 Sep 2025
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      Naveen
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice car, good power, good after sales service, good company Kia motors.
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      Anonymous
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Seltos was good to drive and it look good apart from these mileage is also good classic car I will suggest others to buy seltos if you range is around 20 lakh.
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      Raghavi Jaitly
      2 Month ago
      4.0
      The car offers excellent pickup and a stylish, premium feel that truly makes it worth the money. With only 37 km driven, it still feels brand new—smooth in movement and in great condition overall. A promising start for a great drive ahead!
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