Mahindra XUV 300 vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV 300 or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV 300 and Seltos. Mahindra XUV 300 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for W2 5 Seater Petrol MT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT . Mahindra XUV 300 is 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV 300 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

XUV 300 vs Seltos

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV300	KIA Seltos
Price	Rs.7.99 Lakh	Rs.10.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Power	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range	17 kmpl	17.9 kmpl

Mahindra XUV300

W2 5 Seater Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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KIA Seltos

HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT

Rs. 10.79 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

XUV 300 specifications	Seltos specifications
Variant Name	W2 5 Seater Petrol MT	HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
On Road Price	N/A	12.50 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.4 240 Reviews	4.2 202 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	-	433 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors	XUV 300 Colours	Seltos Colours
Images	XUV 300 Images	Seltos Images

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

XUV 300 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Seltos Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel	Steel	No
Front Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/65 R16
Turning Radius	5.3 meters	5.3 meters
Wheels Size	R16	R16
Wheels Type	-	Steel Rims

Exterior

XUV 300 Exterior	Seltos Exterior
Power Windows	Yes	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Outside door handles	-	Body Coloured
Bumpers	-	Body Coloured
Antenna	-	Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Body Coloured
Bonnet	-	Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors	-	Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate	-	Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors	-	Body Coloured With Indicators

Instrumentation

XUV 300 Instrumentation	Seltos Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

XUV 300 Infotainment & Communication	Seltos Infotainment & Communication
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	Yes
Multifunction Display	No	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	10.25 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Yes
Gesture Control	-	No
Integrated Music System	No	Standard Company Fitted
Speakers	No	8
AM/FM Radio	No	-
Wireless Charger	No	No
Front tweeters	-	Yes
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	-	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

XUV 300 Warranty	Seltos Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty	-	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

XUV 300 Engine & Transmission	Seltos Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Engine Type	1.2 Turbo	G1.5 MPi
No. of Cylinders	3	4
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Four Cylinders
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	6	6
Power	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging	No	-
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	17 kmpl	17.9 kmpl
Top Speed	175 kmph	167 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

XUV 300 Comfort & Convenience	Seltos Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Ventilated Seats Type	-	No
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Keyless Entry	No	No
Parking Assist	No	Yes

Safety

XUV 300 Safety	Seltos Safety
Airbags	2	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	No	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	No	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	No	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	No	No
Hill Assist	No	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

XUV 300 Dimensions & Capacity	Seltos Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	4365 mm
Width	1821 mm	1800 mm
Height	1627 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	190 mm
No. of Seats	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 Litres	50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	6 Litres	3.8 Litres
Boot Space	-	433 Litres
Kerb Weight	-	1222 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

XUV 300 Pros & Cons	Seltos Pros & Cons
Pros	Loaded with a plethora of amenities such as dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, automatic headlamps and wipers, and more The SUV comes with a range of engine options including petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol variants. It offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with practical storage solutions The XUV300 delivers excellent handling and responsive steering for enhanced maneuverability Equipped with advanced safety features like six airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and more, earning a prestigious 5-Star GNCAP safety rating It boasts refined and economical engines, whether it's the diesel or petrol model It offers ample cabin space for up to five adults	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 has one of the smallest boot spaces in its segment The fancier features are mostly found in the highest-spec models The turbo-petrol versions cost more and only come with a manual transmission Inside, the SUV has lots of features, but the design might seem a bit old-fashioned The petrol and turbo-petrol engines aren't as fuel-efficient as some other cars in the class It doesn't have rear AC vents, unlike some of its rivals The rear legroom is not as great as some of its rivals	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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Mahindra XUV 300 W2 5 Seater Petrol MT

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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra XUV300 and KIA Seltos

Safety

XUV 300 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Seltos has 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock.

Body

XUV 300 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 42 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1821 mm wide, 1627 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2600 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 1645 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra XUV 300 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV300 and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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  Dikshit Chauhan
  16 Dec 2025
  5.0
  This is a very nice car with a lot of energy. The turbo engine delivers 330 Nm of torque and 130 BHP of power, making the drive strong and enjoyable. It has almost all the features required to make a good SUV, offering a great balance of performance, comfort, and practicality.
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  Prasad Kasalagere
  16 Dec 2025
  5.0
  This is truly a good car. It handles well on highways and delivers very good mileage. I don’t want to sell it, but I need to switch to an automatic car. Overall, the 300 is a reliable and enjoyable vehicle.
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  Manish Sharma
  07 Dec 2025
  5.0
  Mahindra is a very good company, and I truly love my Mahindra vehicle. I am very happy to own this model, as it offers great quality and reliability. In the future, I definitely plan to purchase another Mahindra, especially an XUV or Scorpio. Mahindra is a brand I trust and appreciate.
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  Advocate S
  04 Dec 2025
  5.0
  It is a very good car with strong safety features and great overall performance. The pickup is impressive, and it performs well from a safety point of view. The cabin is spacious, and the seats are comfortable, making it an excellent choice for both daily use and long journeys.
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  Parth
  30 Nov 2025
  5.0
  I have been driving this for 2.5 years, and it has been an awesome experience so far. I would recommend this variant at this price if you love a good driving experience and value safety.
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