Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR vs Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more. Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR comes with a price of ₹14.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is priced at ₹18.71 Lakh. Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR equipped with 2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT has1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC.

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Mahindra Scorpio S MT 9STR

Mahindra Scorpio

₹ 14.00 Lakh

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Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT

Kia Seltos

Variant

₹ 18.71 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 14.00 Lakh

₹ 18.71 Lakh

EMI

₹25,843

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹34,546

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Brochure

User Rating

4.8

4.1

NCAP Rating

—

3

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

50 litres

Doors

5 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

—

433 litres

Seating Capacity

9 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

—

No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.01 seconds

—

AC Fast Charging

—

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

14.44 kmpl

19.1 kmpl

City Mileage

—

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

250 Nm @ 1500-2750 Rpm

Engine

2184 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1493 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

—

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.01 seconds

—

Battery

—

—

Engine Type

2.2 L MHawk

1.5l CRDi VGT

Top Speed

—

—

Highway Mileage

—

—

Battery Charging

—

—

Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

—

AC Regular Charging

—

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

114 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Range

—

—

Driving Range

—

955 km

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

—

DC Fast Charging

—

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift

Kerb Weight

—

—

Height

1995 mm

1645 mm

Width

1820 mm

1800 mm

Ground Clearance

209 mm

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

—

Wheelbase

2680 mm

2610 mm

Length

4456 mm

4365 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

—

Front Tyres

235 / 65 R17

215 / 60 R17

Minimum Turning Radius

5.4 metres

—

Rear Suspension

Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension With Anti-Roll Bar

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

—

Rear Tyres

235 / 65 R17

215 / 60 R17

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Panoramic

Roof Rails

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Rub-strips

—

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

Jump Seats

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Grey And Black

Black & Beige

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Bench

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Split Third Row Seat

—

Rear Armrest

—

Cup Holder

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Driver Armrest

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Split Rear Seat

—

60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Massage Seats

—

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

3 Star (Global NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

—

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Both Sides

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Externally Adjustable

Auto Folding

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

—

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Silver

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Down

—

All

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Manual

One Touch Up

—

All

Rear Defogger

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Rear - Manual

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Scuff Plates

—

Metallic

Rear Wiper

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Soft-close Door

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Steering-mounted controls

—

Speakers

—

6

Voice Command

—

Gesture Control

—

iPod Compatibility

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

—

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

—

10.25 inch

USB Compatibility

—

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

—

AM/FM Radio

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

10.25 inch

AUX Compatibility

—

Wireless Charger

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Wired

Android Auto

—

Wired

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Digital

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Distance to Empty

—

Average Speed

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Shift Indicator

—

Average Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

2

3

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

75000

Unlimited

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

—

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

—

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Front AC

Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Co-Driver

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

12V Power Outlets

1

1

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

—

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

—

Cruise Control

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Parking Assist

—

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Taillights

LED

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Daytime Running Lights

—

LED

Fog Lights

—

LED On Front

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

—

Differential Lock

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

—

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓The 1.5 diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter provides a smooth and efficient driving experience, making it ideal for long highway cruises.
✓The Seltos' interior has been upgraded with a striking dual-screen setup, premium touches, and smart connectivity features, making it tech-savvy and appealing.
✓The SUV offers generous and comfortable seating arrangements, making it accommodating for both the driver and passengers.
✓Rear AC vents, window blinds, and reclining rear backrest enhance the comfort for rear occupants.
✓The improved braking performance and safety enhancements contribute to a reliable driving experience.

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