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KIA Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Mahindra Scorpio N? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Scorpio N. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT and Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs.13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Mahindra Scorpio N is a 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 200 bhp @ 5000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Scorpio N has a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Scorpio N

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosMahindra Scorpio N
PriceRs.11.19 LakhRs.13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1997 cc
Power157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl19 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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Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT car
Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT
Rs. 13.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
16.29 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
786 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Scorpio N Images
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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Pentalink Suspension with WATTs Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
215/55 R18
245/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
215/55 R18
245/65 R17
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/65 R16
245/65 R17
Wheels Size
R18
R17

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inches
8 Inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
8
4
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 T-GDi
2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
7
6
Power
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
19 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
165 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check
check

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4365 mm
4662 mm
Width
1800 mm
1917 mm
Height
1645 mm
1857 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
187 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
57 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 Litres
7 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
786 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1880 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
  • Big and imposing design with solid built quality
  • The interior is spacious with good space in the second row and the third row is available for kids
  • The interior is features loaded with a big touchscreen, AdrenoX, an electric sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and others
  • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer, the diesel engine offers good torque available at all points
  • The manual and automatic transmissions are available with both petrol and diesel engines
  • It offers a 4WD drivetrain starting from the lower variant, so no need to go for higher variants if you want a 4WD SUV
  • Light steering makes it more easily maneuverable in and around the city
  • The ride quality is good with the new Pentalink rear suspension
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
  • Limited interior cabin utility space restricts storage options for instance the glove box is relatively small, 4WD variants feature a single cup holder
  • Powerful engines, but not much fuel efficient
  • The touchscreen infotainment system has an attractive appearance but sometimes feels laggy
  • Essential features like auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated seats, and third-row AC vents are not available
  • The boot space becomes insufficient when carrying 5-6 passengers
  • Mahindra's after-sales support receives limited appreciation from owners
  • 6-Seater configuration is available in higher variants only
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio N

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), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Scorpio N has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning.

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, Scorpio N is an with doors and seats ,57 Litres fuel tank capacity, 786 Litres boot space, 187 mm ground clearance.It has 1857 mm height, 4662 mm length, 1917 mm width, and 1880 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with AWD and 7 Manual transmission. And Scorpio N comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio N Owner Reviews

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      Tony
      2 Month ago
      4.2
      Marvelous ecstatic looks!! Full of advanced features, Good Road mileage, Safety is also good indeed, Great interiors and exterior designs making it better than other cars and Overall great value for money.
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      Prashant
      2 Month ago
      4.3
      I am Doctor by profession. Using this car for my commuting for my work. More from Hospital to Koppal my working place, it is a good highway, about car good car, good comfort and you get good driving experience, no problem at all in last 5 years.
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      Vikram Rajwadkar
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Lovely car for long drives. Good features and safety features as well. Good average on the highway. Gt edition has great pickup and torque. Would recommend it to new buyers.
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      Amandeep Singh
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Wonderful experience and comfortable to drive on busy roads and also ambience of the car is super cool with Panoramic sunroof and ambient lights. Overall it was fun to drive this car.
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      Deepak K
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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