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Mahindra Thar vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Seltos. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Seltos

Key HighlightsMahindra TharKIA Seltos
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1497 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel car
Mahindra Thar
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
KIA Seltos
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Thar specificationsSeltos specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    13.31 Lakh
    12.63 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    600 Litres
    433 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Colours
    Seltos Colours
    Images
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    Thar Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresSeltos Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245 / 75 R16
    205 / 65 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    Not available
    205 / 65 R16
    Turning Radius
    5.5 meters
    5.3 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/75 R16
    205 / 65 R16
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R16

    Exterior

    Thar ExteriorSeltos Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front & Rear
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    Internally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    Optional
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    checkYes
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    Internal
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    checkYes
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

    Thar 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
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Thar Infotainment & CommunicationSeltos Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    No
    Multifunction Display
    No
    checkYes
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    checkYes
    Speakers
    No
    4
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    checkYes
    USB Compatibility
    No
    checkYes
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 100000 KMS
    3 Years / Unlimited KMS
    Extended Warranty
    -
    5 Years or unlimited Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Thar Engine & TransmissionSeltos Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    D117 CRDe
    G1.5 MPi
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    17 kmpl
    Top Speed
    155 kmph
    167 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Thar Comfort & ConvenienceSeltos 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
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    No information
    3
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    No

    Safety

    Thar SafetySeltos Safety
    NCAP Rating
    4 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)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    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
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Thar Dimensions & CapacitySeltos Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3985 mm
    4365 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1800 mm
    Height
    1850 mm
    1620 mm
    Wheelbase
    2450 mm
    2610 mm
    Ground Clearance
    226 mm
    190 mm
    No. of Seats
    4
    5
    No. of Doors
    3
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    4.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    600 Litres
    433 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1710 kg
    1222 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Thar Pros & ConsSeltos Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
    • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
    • The automatic transmission is super smooth
    • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
    • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
    • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
    • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
    • 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
    • It can’t be your regular family car
    • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
    • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
    • The petrol engine is not efficient
    • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
    • It boasts a premium price tag
    • No room for luggage on the back
    • 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 Thar and KIA Seltos

    Safety

    Thar 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, 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

    Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 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 Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Thar and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

    • Thar Review
    • Seltos Review
      • S
        Sa
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        2.7
        Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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      • a
        ameen
        01 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.0
        On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
        Likes (1)
      • Od
        Om dhore
        29 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.7
        Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
        Likes (1)
      • A
        Anonymous
        28 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.3
        Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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      • Sb
        Sayan bhowmik
        2 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        5.0
        Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
        Likes (4)
      • 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
        1 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.
        Likes (9)
      • AS
        Arshad Sharfi
        1 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
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        Swapnil patil
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        nigro riyang
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
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      Mahindra Thar and KIA Seltos FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 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.