Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD comes with a price of ₹ 15.20 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is priced at ₹ 18.65 Lakh. Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD equipped with engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT has .
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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD
Lx Hard Top Petrol Mt 4wd
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 15.20 Lakh
Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT
Htx 15 Diesel At
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 18.65 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹15.20 Lakh | ₹18.65 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹28,067 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹34,435 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.3 | 4.1 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹15.20 Lakh
₹18.65 Lakh
EMI
₹28,067 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹34,435 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.3
4.1
Colors
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 57 | 50 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 3 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | - | 433 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 4 | 5 | ||
| Frunk Storage(litres) | NA | NA | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
57
50
Doors (Doors)
3
5
Bootspace (litres)
-
433
Seating Capacity (Person)
4
5
Frunk Storage (litres)
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 8 | 19.1 | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Engine | 1997 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(seconds) | NA | NA | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | 4WD | FWD | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | 955 | ||
| Others | - | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm) | 300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm | NA | ||
| DC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | NA | |||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
8
19.1
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine
1997 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 (seconds)
Battery
-
-
Engine Type
2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
1.5l CRDi VGT
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
AC Regular Charging
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
150 bhp @ 5000 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Range (km)
-
-
Driving Range (km)
-
955
Others
-
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
-
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm
DC Fast Charging
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Height(mm) | 1844 | 1645 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1820 | 1800 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 226 | - | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | NA | NA | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2450 | 2610 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3985 | 4365 |
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Height (mm)
1844
1645
Width (mm)
1820
1800
Ground Clearance (mm)
226
-
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
2610
Length (mm)
3985
4365
| Spare Wheel | Alloy | Steel | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Hydraulic) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Tyre Construction | Radial - Tubeless | NA | ||
| Front Tyres | 255 / 65 R18 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Rear Suspension | Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Rear Tyres | 255 / 65 R18 | 215 / 60 R17 |
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Front Tyres
255 / 65 R18
215 / 60 R17
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Rear Tyres
255 / 65 R18
215 / 60 R17
| Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | Shark Fin Antenna | ||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey |
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
Roof-mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
| Central Locking | Remote | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| 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 | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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 | Fabric | 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 | Black | Black & Beige | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Split Rear Seat | 50:50 | 60:40 | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
Third Row Seat Type
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
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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
Fabric
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
Black
Black & Beige
Front Seatback Pockets
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
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
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Split Rear Seat
50:50
60:40
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| NCAP Rating | 4 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
Child Seat Anchor Points
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Optional | |||
| Interior Door Handles | Black | Silver | ||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | NA | Both Sides | ||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | |||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Black | Silver | ||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Black | Chrome | ||
| Exterior Door Handles Finish | Black | NA | ||
| ORVM Colour | Black | Body Coloured | ||
| Power Windows Position | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Internal | Electric Tailgate Release |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
Interior Door Handles
Black
Silver
One Touch Up
All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
One Touch Down
All
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Interior Door Handles Finish
Black
Silver
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Black
Chrome
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Black
ORVM Colour
Black
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 7 | 10.25 | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | 7 | 10.25 | ||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System |
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Touchscreen Size (inch)
7
10.25
USB Compatibility
Speakers
6
6
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
7
10.25
Android Auto
Wired
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Instrument Cluster Screen Type | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | 2 Trips Electronic |
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Instantaneous Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders Position | Front Only | Front & Second Row |
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front & Second Row
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Parking Assist | Visual display | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| 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 |
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Assist
Visual display
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
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
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | LED on front | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Cabin Lamps Position | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED on front
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front and Rear
Cabin Lamps Position
Centre
Front and Rear
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Driven Axle | |||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Manual Shift - Lever | |||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Differential Lock
Driven Axle
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Manual Shift - Lever
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Thar Comparison with similar cars
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Pros And Cons
Mahindra Thar
- Superior off-road capability.
- Off road stats like pitch & roll angle helps a lot while off-roading.
- Gets Electronic Brake Locking Differential & Mechanical Locking Differential.
- Washable Floor with Drain Plugs helps while washing the vehicle's interior.
- IP54 dust & water resistant certified electronics & infotainment system.
- Powerful set of engines in both 4X4 & RWD variants.
- 6 speed torque converter gearbox works well with both mHawk & mStallion engines.
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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