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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.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs.13.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Z2 Petrol MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Mahindra Scorpio N is a 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Scorpio N has a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Scorpio N

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosMahindra Scorpio N
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.13.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1997 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl19 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsScorpio N specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
15.84 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
460 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresScorpio N Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Suspension: Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: Pentalink Suspension with WATT?s Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
245/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
245/65 R17
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
245/65 R17
Wheels Size
R16
R17

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorScorpio N Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Remote
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 InstrumentationScorpio N Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationScorpio N Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
8 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
Gesture Control
-
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
4
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
3 Years

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionScorpio N Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
19 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
165 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceScorpio N Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower& 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
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Seltos SafetyScorpio N Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
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
checkYes
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
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityScorpio N Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4662 mm
Width
1800 mm
1917 mm
Height
1620 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
4.8 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
460 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1880 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsScorpio N 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), 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. Scorpio N has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, 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, 1620 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, 460 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 FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Scorpio N comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio N Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Scorpio N 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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      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
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      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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      Krishna
      05 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      4.3
      This car was good. The front look and body design are amazing. Graet driving experience.
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      Ved
      28 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      4.7
      Awesome car. Overall features are good. Recommend to buy this SUV. Safety is also very high. Good family car. Thank you team Mahindra.
      Likes (2)
    • V
      Vijay
      30 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      3.7
      Great car, look is also best and space is ok. Just two air bags; everything else is fine. I like to buy this car. Best family car for long drive.
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    • Bb
      Bragesh bijarnia
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      5.0
      Superbly excellent in each and everything Nothing is comparable to this car. Only issue with Scorpio n is boot space according to me. All negligible issue like camera legging or auto car play etc. solved at service center.
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      kshitij gupta
      3 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      4.4
      The safety is a top priority, car come with with several safety features, such as rear parking sensors, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and brake assist.
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    KIA Seltos and Mahindra Scorpio N 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 Scorpio N?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio N is Rs. 15.84 Lakh in New Delhi.