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Mahindra Scorpio N vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio N or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio N and Seltos. Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs.13.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Z2 Petrol MT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. Mahindra Scorpio N is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scorpio N provides a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio N vs Seltos

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio NKIA Seltos
PriceRs.13.60 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1497 cc
Power200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range19 kmpl17 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT car
Z2 Petrol MT
Rs. 13.60 Lakh
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1.5 Petrol HTE MT
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Specifications Overview

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

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

Exterior

Scorpio N ExteriorSeltos Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Remote
Electric Tailgate Release
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

Scorpio N InstrumentationSeltos Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
No
checkYes
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Scorpio N Infotainment & CommunicationSeltos Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
8 Inch
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
No
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
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
3 Years / Unlimited KMS

Engine & Transmission

Scorpio N Engine & TransmissionSeltos Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
G1.5 MPi
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
200.46 bhp @ 5000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
165 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Scorpio N Comfort & ConvenienceSeltos Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
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

Scorpio N SafetySeltos Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
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)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Scorpio N Dimensions & CapacitySeltos Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4662 mm
4365 mm
Width
1917 mm
1800 mm
Height
1857 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
460 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Scorpio N Pros & ConsSeltos Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Scorpio N and KIA Seltos

Safety

Scorpio N comes loaded with 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. Seltos has 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.

Body

Scorpio N has doors and seats. It is an with 460 Litres boot space, 57 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 187 mm. It is 1917 mm wide, 1857 mm high and 4662 mm long. It has 1880 kg kerb weight and 2750 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Scorpio N comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Scorpio N and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

  • Scorpio N Review
  • Seltos Review
    • K
      Kiran
      12 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      5.0
      Really love this car, color interior every thing is so good!! One of the best car using Scorpio from past 10 years. Superb! Excellent very very good car super.
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      Rajkumar
      29 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      5.0
      Superb feeling and comfortable. Drive smooth and safety also good. Milage 16 to 18 km/ ltr long travel feeling so comfortable for all members. Overall I want to rating 9/10
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      Prathmesh vitthalwad
      29 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio N
      5.0
      Best car comfort and look pretty and road presence is also good so I personally recommend to buy this car as soon as possible so thanks and again speak to buy this car
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    • K
      Krishna
      2 Month ago
      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
      2 Month 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)
    • DK
      Deepak K
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      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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    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      2 Month ago
      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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    • AS
      Arshad Sharfi
      2 Month ago
      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
      2 Month ago
      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
      2 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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    Mahindra Scorpio N and KIA Seltos FAQs

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