Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 7XO - Which One Should You Buy
Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV 7XO Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh. The Mahindra XUV 7XO comes in 27 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹13.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, AX, costs ₹13.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L Diesel AWD AT, is priced at ₹25.79 Lakh.
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Why Choose Kia Seltos?Why choose the Kia Seltos
- At 4,365mm long it is 330mm shorter than the XUV 7XO, so an old basement ramp and a crowded mall bay are both far less stressful.
- Each of its three engines can be had with a manual or an automatic, so the fuel you choose never forces a particular gearbox on you.
- Its 116hp diesel keeps long-distance running costs down, which matters against the XUV 7XO diesel automatic's 13.1kpl tested figure.
- It holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, so its structure has been confirmed under the current Indian test protocol.
- Level 2 ADAS with a 360-degree camera is available, so a long expressway drive gets assistance and tight parking is judged on screen.
- Five USB Type-C ports, dual 12.3-inch displays and an 8-speaker Bose system mean every passenger keeps a phone charged and the cabin stays lively on a long road trip.
Why not choose the Kia Seltos
- It seats five, so a family that travels with grandparents a few times a year needs to arrange a second car for those trips.
- Its turbo petrol drops to around 7 to 10kmpl in stop-go traffic, so the quickest Seltos is the costliest to run in the city.
- Its 160hp turbo petrol still trails the XUV 7XO's 203hp, so a fully loaded overtake takes marginally more room.
- Its softer suspension has reduced handling sharpness, so it leans more through a quick bend than a firmer rival.
- ADAS and the 360-degree camera sit on higher versions, so a buyer wanting only parking help must move up and take the bundle.
Why Choose Mahindra XUV 7XO?Why choose the Mahindra XUV 7XO
- It seats seven with a middle row that takes three adults on a flat floor, so a large family travels together rather than in convoy.
- Its 2.0-litre turbo petrol makes 203hp and 380Nm and the diesel 185hp and 450Nm, both ahead of anything in the Seltos range.
- All-wheel drive is available on higher diesel automatic versions, which the Seltos does not offer at all, so hill trips get extra traction.
- Six airbags with disc brakes on all four wheels are standard and higher versions add a knee airbag, so braking and protection start strong.
- Three 12.3-inch screens, a 540-degree camera and a 16-speaker system mean a large SUV is easier to place in a tight bay and long drives pass more pleasantly.
Why not choose the Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Its third row is tight for adults, so seven grown-ups cannot travel comfortably and the rearmost seats suit children.
- Its diesel automatic returned 13.1kpl overall in testing, so heavy monthly mileage costs noticeably more than in a compact diesel SUV.
- ADAS is limited to the upper versions, so buyers lower down get no lane or distance support on long drives.
- Its climate controls are touch-only, so adjusting the fan on a bumpy road takes more taps and more attention off the road.
- All-wheel drive comes only with higher diesel automatic versions, so choosing petrol or a manual rules it out entirely.
- At 4,695mm long and 1,890mm wide it needs a generous slot, which is scarce in older apartment complexes.
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersWho should buy the Kia Seltos
The Seltos is the better everyday SUV for a family of five that parks in city spaces. Its 4,365mm body is 330mm shorter than the XUV 7XO's, all three engines come with a manual or an automatic, and the diesel keeps long-distance costs down. A 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, Level 2 ADAS with a 360-degree camera and a well-equipped cabin with Bose audio make it easy to live with.
The compromises are seating and running costs. Five seats mean a second car for occasional larger trips, the turbo petrol is thirsty in traffic, and even that engine trails the XUV 7XO on power. The softer suspension is less sharp through bends and parking aids sit on higher versions only. For a household that never needs a third row and parks in tight city spaces, the Seltos fits better.
Who should buy the Mahindra XUV 7XO
The XUV 7XO earns its place with families who need seven seats and stronger engines. Its middle row takes three adults on a flat floor, both engines make more power than anything in the Seltos range, and all-wheel drive is available for hill trips. Standard six airbags with four-wheel disc brakes, three 12.3-inch screens with a 540-degree camera and comfort-tuned suspension make it a capable long-distance family vehicle.
The costs are size and running expenses. The third row is tight for adults, the diesel automatic managed 13.1kpl in testing, and ADAS and all-wheel drive are both reserved for higher versions. Touch-only climate controls are fiddly and the large body needs a generous parking slot. For a family that regularly fills more than five seats, it delivers what the Seltos cannot.
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Things We Like in Kia Seltos
- Better road presence than the previous gen model.
- Multiple engine and gearbox options on offer.
Things We Like in Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Really subtle and welcome design changes, still retains its OG style
- Very impressive infotainment setups with Dolby Vision, Noise Cancelling and1400 Watts Dolby Atmos
Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos
- Polarising design, especially at the front.
- No hybrid powertrain currently available.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Hope the glitchy infotainments fixed this time around
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Car News
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