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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.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 76 PS @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Bolero has a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Bolero

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosMahindra Bolero
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1493 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl16.7 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsBolero specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
11.13 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
550 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresBolero 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
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
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

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorBolero Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
No
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
-
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
With Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
No
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Seltos InstrumentationBolero Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
No

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationBolero Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
4
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
3 Years / 1 lakh Kms
Extended Warranty
5 Years or unlimited Kms
7 years or 150000

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionBolero Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
mHawk75
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
In-line
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.78 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
120 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceBolero Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
3
No
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
No
-

Safety

Seltos SafetyBolero Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
No
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityBolero Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1745 mm
Height
1620 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
4.8 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
550 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1620 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsBolero 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 ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Bolero has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

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, 1620 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 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Mahindra Bolero Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Bolero Review
    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      Arshad Sharfi
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      05 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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      nigro riyang
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Ramanji
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.4
      The well-cushioned seats, spacious interior, and smooth ride quality of the car make a comfortable driving experience.
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    • SK
      Sanjeev Kumar
      29 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.6
      Very good vichale for personal or commercial use. Very nice car.
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    • Gk
      Gourav kol
      4 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.4
      The car comes equipped with a multi-functional steering wheel that allows for easy control of various functions without taking your hands off the wheel. Additionally, it provides ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear passengers, ensuring a comfortable ride for all occupants.
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      Lokesh
      4 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.4
      The car is a popular sedan known for its impressive performance. The latest models are equipped with advanced technology and engineering to deliver a smooth and efficient driving experience.
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    • KZ
      Kapil Zipru
      5 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      5.0
      Its a low maintenance car with great power and also its very comfortable to drive and the design is also nice
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      Bakordor
      6 Month ago
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      good comfort inside the cabin. feels airy
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    KIA Seltos and Mahindra Bolero FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Bolero?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero is Rs. 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi.