Mahindra XUV700 vs Kia Seltos 2023-2025 - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra XUV700 vs Kia Seltos 2023-2025 Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra XUV700 and Kia Seltos 2023-2025 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra XUV700 comes in 45 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹13.66 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX 7Str, costs ₹13.66 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L Ebony Edition 7Str Diesel AT AWD, is priced at ₹23.71 Lakh. The discontinued Kia Seltos 2023-2025 was previously offered in 37 variants. It came with a Petrol and Diesel engine option paired with a manual or automatic setup based on the chosen trim. When it was last on sale, prices started at ₹12.09 Lakh for the lower variants and went up to ₹19.99 Lakh for the fully equipped version.

Specification	Mahindra XUV700	Kia Seltos 2023-2025
Price	₹13.66 Lakh	₹12.09 Lakh
Engine	1999 cc mStallion Petrol	-
Transmission	6-Speed	-

Price

₹13.66 Lakh

₹12.09 Lakh

Engine

1999 cc mStallion Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

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Mahindra XUV700

₹ 13.66 Lakh

Kia Seltos 2023-2025Discontinued

₹ 12.09 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700

₹ 13.66 Lakh

Kia Seltos 2023-2025Discontinued

₹ 12.09 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Mahindra XUV700

A lot of variants and engine options to choose from.
Overall ride and handling experience is top-notch.
A long list of tech and infotainment features.
5-star safety rating with 7 airbags and ADAS function.

Kia Seltos 2023-2025

Very rich feature set with premium materials even in the base models
Turbo petrol engine makes 160 hp!! And has a DCT option
Very comfortable and pliant suspension with good ride quality
Infotainment system works well and comes with a pretty impressive audio system
ADAS system available on top models

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str is powered by a mstallion engine producing a maximum power of 197bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 380Nm@1750-3000rpm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Max Power	197bhp@5000rpm	-
Max Torque	380Nm@1750-3000rpm	-
Displacement	1999 cc	-
No. of Cylinders	4	-
Battery Saver		-

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str is powered by a mstallion engine producing a maximum power of 197bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 380Nm@1750-3000rpm.

Max Power

197bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque

380Nm@1750-3000rpm

Displacement

1999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	-

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str has a height of 1755 mm, length measures 4695 mm, width is 1890 mm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Body Type	SUV	-
Height	1755 mm	-
Length	4695 mm	-
Wheelbase	2750 mm	-
Width	1890 mm	-

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str has a height of 1755 mm, length measures 4695 mm, width is 1890 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Height

1755 mm

Length

4695 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Width

1890 mm

Interior Specifications

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers a boot space of 240 Litres.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Boot Space	240 Litres	-
No. of Doors	5	-
Seating Capacity	7	-

Interior Specifications

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers a boot space of 240 Litres.

Boot Space

240 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str runs on tyres sized 235/65 R17.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Alloy Wheels		-
Tyre Size	235/65 R17	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Covers		-
Wheel Size	17 Inch	-

Wheels & Tires

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str runs on tyres sized 235/65 R17.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

235/65 R17

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

17 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link, Solid Axle at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Solid Disc at the rear.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Solid Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
360 View Camera		-
Adaptive Cruise Control		-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs		-
Automatic Emergency Braking		-
Blind Spot Monitor		-

Safety Features

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more.

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Monitor

Interior Features

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Digital Cluster		-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector		-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel		-
Tachometer		-
Upholstery	Fabric	-

Interior Features

The Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV700 (MX 7Str)	Kia Seltos 2023-2025 (HTE Opt)
Accessory Power Outlet		-
Adjustable Headlamps		-
Adjustable Headrest		-
Air Conditioner		-
Air Quality Control		-

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra XUV700 MX 7Str offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more.

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control