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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV700 scores higher overall and wins 3 of 5 areas, but Kia Seltos still wins 1.

Car specs are for the version named in each listing. Prices are ex-showroom at launch and change with variant, city, taxes and offers; confirm with a dealer.

Kia Seltos

Kia · Jul 2023

₹10.9 lakh

66 / 100 spec score

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra · Aug 2021

₹11.99 lakh

87 / 100 spec score

Higher overall

Area by area

Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
PerformanceMahindra XUV700 leads5687
Efficiency49—
SafetyMahindra XUV700 leads90100
SpaceMahindra XUV700 leads4573
FeaturesKia Seltos leads9087

Why pick Kia Seltos

No clear spec advantages.

Powerful turbo-petrol

Why pick Mahindra XUV700

  • Torque: 380 Nm vs 253 Nm
  • Seats: 7 vs 5
  • Power: 200 PS vs 160 PS
  • Fuel tank: 60 L vs 50 L

200 PS turbo-petrol

Tiebreaker

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Your pick

Mahindra XUV700

Scores 79 vs 66 on your weighting.

  1. Mahindra XUV70079
  2. Kia Seltos66

If Features mattered a bit more to you, Kia Seltos would draw level.

Full specifications

Overview
Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
Body typeMid-size SUVMid-size SUV
Version compared1.5 turbo-petrol DCT2.0 turbo-petrol AT
Fuel optionsPetrol, turbo-petrol, dieselTurbo-petrol, diesel
Seats57
Engine & performance
Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
Engine1,482 cc1,997 cc
Power160 PS200 PS
Torque253 Nm380 Nm
Transmissions6MT, IVT, 6iMT, 7DCT, 6AT6MT, 6AT
Claimed mileage17.9 km/l—
Safety
Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
Crash rating (adult)—5 ★
Rated by—Global NCAP
Airbags (max)67
ADASYesYes
Dimensions & space
Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
Length4,365 mm4,695 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm2,750 mm
Boot space433 L—
Fuel tank50 L60 L
Features
Kia SeltosMahindra XUV700
Touchscreen10.25 in10.25 in
SunroofYesYes
Ventilated seatsYes—
360° cameraYesYes

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.