Mahindra Thar vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra Thar comes in 7 variants. Engine options include Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.32 Lakh. The cheapest variant, AXT RWD Diesel, costs ₹10.32 Lakh, while the top-end variant, LXT 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹17.80 Lakh. 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.

Specification	Mahindra Thar	Kia Seltos
Price	₹10.32 Lakh	₹11.00 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel	1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹10.32 Lakh

₹11.00 Lakh

Engine

1497 cc D117 CRDe Diesel

1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

Mahindra Thar

₹ 10.32 Lakh

AXT RWD Diesel

Kia Seltos

₹ 11 Lakh

HTE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

116.93bhp@3500rpm

113bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

300Nm@1750-2500rpm

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

2WD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

11 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

47 Litres

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance

226 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

226 mm

Height

1850 mm

1635 mm

Length

3985 mm

4460 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2690 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

447 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Rear Track

1520 mm

Tyre Size

245/75 R16

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless All-Terrain

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.2

Break Over Angle

26.2

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Bharat Ncap Child Safety Rating

5 Star

Bharat Ncap Safety Rating

5 Star

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Sami (Monochrome)

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 inch Inch

4.2 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Mahindra Thar - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,25,600

Interest: 9.5%

₹78,432

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,06,400

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹17,339/month

Kia Seltos - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,79,921

Interest: 9.5%

₹83,592

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,19,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹18,480/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Mahindra Thar

India's only mass-market SUV combining body-on-frame construction, low-range 4WD, and an electronic brake-locking differential.
Three distinct engine options, including India's only TGDi petrol in this segment.

Things We Like in Kia Seltos

Very handsome design, rivaling Sierra on some aspects
Two Petrol and 1 diesel engine on offer

Things We Don't Like in Mahindra Thar

The 2020 NCAP test showed an unstable footwell and marginal knee protection, with no updated results available.
Side body and curtain airbags are absent across all variants.

Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos

Its a design refresh with no notable engine upgrades and no AWD
Why does US gets 190 hp engine and we don't?

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