Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD comes with a price of ₹ 15.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.27 Lakh. Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD equipped with engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has .
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Mahindra Thar Vs Kia Seltos
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹15.00 Lakh | ₹17.27 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹27,697 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,887 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.3 | 4.1 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹15.00 Lakh
₹17.27 Lakh
EMI
₹27,697 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,887 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.3
4.1
Colors
| Height(mm) | 1844 | 1645 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2450 | 2610 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 226 | - | ||
| Length(mm) | 3985 | 4365 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Width(mm) | 1820 | 1800 |
Height (mm)
1844
1645
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
2610
Ground Clearance (mm)
226
-
Length (mm)
3985
4365
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Width (mm)
1820
1800
| Front Tyres | 255 / 65 R18 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Tyres | 255 / 65 R18 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Spare Wheel | Alloy | Steel | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Hydraulic) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Rear Suspension | Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Front Tyres
255 / 65 R18
215 / 60 R17
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
255 / 65 R18
215 / 60 R17
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Steering Type
Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Power assisted (Electric)
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
| Bootspace(litres) | - | 433 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 4 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 57 | 50 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 3 | 5 |
Bootspace (litres)
-
433
Seating Capacity (Person)
4
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
57
50
Doors (Doors)
3
5
| Engine | 1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | 1035 | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Drivetrain | 4WD / AWD | FWD | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | 20.7 | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Others | - | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| 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
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Battery Charging
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Driving Range (km)
-
1035
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Engine Type
2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
1.5l CRDi VGT
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
150 bhp @ 5000 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
Electric Motor
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
20.7
AC Regular Charging
AC Fast Charging
Battery
-
-
Others
-
Idle Start/Stop
Range (km)
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
DC Fast Charging
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
300 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Manual Shift - Lever | |||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Driven Axle | |||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control |
Hill Descent Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Manual Shift - Lever
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Differential Lock
Driven Axle
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Internal | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Black | Chrome | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Optional | |||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Black | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Interior Door Handles | Black | Silver | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
One Touch Up
All
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Exterior Door Handles
Black
Chrome
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Black
Body Coloured
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
All
Rear Wiper
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Interior Door Handles
Black
Silver
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
| 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) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 50:50 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Interior Colours | Black | Black & Beige | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets |
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
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)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Split Rear Seat
50:50 split
60:40 split
Interior Colours
Black
Black & Beige
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Third Row Seat Type
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Front Seatback Pockets
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 7 | 10.25 | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wired
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
6
6
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Voice Command
Touchscreen Size (inch)
7
10.25
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto
Wired
Wired
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Parking Assist | Visual display | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heater |
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Cruise Control
12V Power Outlets
1
1
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist
Visual display
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Heater
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe |
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Roof-mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | LED on front | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Cornering Headlights
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED on front
Rear Reading Lamp
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front and Rear
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage |
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness |
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Gear Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator
Instantaneous Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Average Speed
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 4 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
Seat Belt Warning
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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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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