Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra XUV 7XO and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO will be offered in 2 variants. It will feature a Petrol and Diesel powertrain depending on the variant chosen and will be paired with a manual or automatic setup. Prices are expected to begin at ₹14 Lakh for the entry trim, while the top variant may reach around ₹26 Lakh. The Kia Seltos comes in 22 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.79 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE (O), costs ₹10.79 Lakh, while the top-end variant, X-Line Diesel AT, is priced at ₹19.81 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra XUV 7XO	Kia Seltos
Price	₹14.00 Lakh	₹10.79 Lakh
Engine	-	1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol
Mileage	-	17 kmpl
Transmission	-	6-Speed

Price

₹14.00 Lakh

₹10.79 Lakh

Engine

1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

Mileage

17 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

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Mahindra XUV 7XOUpcoming

Rs 14 Lakh(Expected)

Kia Seltos

Rs 10.79 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV 7XOUpcoming

Rs 14 Lakh(Expected)

Kia Seltos

Rs 10.79 Lakh

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Engine and Performance

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) is powered by a smartstream g1.5 engine producing a maximum power of 113.42bhp@6300rpm and maximum torque of 144Nm@4500rpm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Max Power	-	113.42bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque	-	144Nm@4500rpm
Displacement	-	1497 cc
No. of Cylinders	-	4
Drive Type	-	2WD

Engine and Performance

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) is powered by a smartstream g1.5 engine producing a maximum power of 113.42bhp@6300rpm and maximum torque of 144Nm@4500rpm.

Max Power

113.42bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

2WD

Fuel Specifications

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 17 kmpl.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Emission Norm Compliance	-	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	50 Litres
Fuel Type	-	Petrol
Petrol Mileage (ARAI)	-	17 kmpl

Fuel Specifications

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 17 kmpl.

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

17 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) has a height of 1645 mm, length measures 4365 mm, width is 1800 mm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Body Type	-	SUV
Height	-	1645 mm
Length	-	4365 mm
Wheelbase	-	2610 mm
Width	-	1800 mm

Dimensions and Design

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) has a height of 1645 mm, length measures 4365 mm, width is 1800 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Height

1645 mm

Length

4365 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm

Width

1800 mm

Interior Specifications

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers a boot space of 433 Litres.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Boot Space	-	433 Litres
No. of Doors	-	5
Seating Capacity	-	5

Interior Specifications

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers a boot space of 433 Litres.

Boot Space

433 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Kia Seltos HTE (O) runs on tyres sized 205/65 R16.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Alloy Wheels	-	Not Available
Tyre Size	-	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Covers	-
Wheel Size	-	16 Inch

Wheels & Tires

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Kia Seltos HTE (O) runs on tyres sized 205/65 R16.

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Disc at the rear.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Column	-	Tilt

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
360 View Camera	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Not Available
Anti Lock Braking System Abs	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Not Available

Safety Features

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more.

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Interior Features

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Additional Features	-	Grey Front & Rear Skid Plates
Digital Cluster	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Not Available
Tachometer	-

Interior Features

The Kia Seltos HTE (O) includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

Grey Front & Rear Skid Plates

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Accessory Power Outlet	-
Adjustable Headlamps	-
Adjustable Headrest	-
Air Conditioner	-
Air Quality Control	-	Not Available

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Kia Seltos HTE (O) 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

Not Available

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers Integrated Antenna.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 7XO (Base)	Kia Seltos (HTE (O))
Android Auto	-	Not Available
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Apple Carplay	-	Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Not Available
Digital Cluster Size	-	4.2 Inch

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Kia Seltos HTE (O) offers Integrated Antenna.

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

Pros & Cons

Mahindra XUV 7XO

It's about time the XUV700 got a refresh
Expected to debut with same powerful petrol and diesel engines
Significantly upgraded interior is to be expected
Better sunroof, infotainment, Level 2 ADAS will also likely debut
Price tag will remain unchanged at most except from few thousands here and there