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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar Roxx or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar Roxx and Seltos. Mahindra Thar Roxx Price starts at Rs.12.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX1 Petrol 2WD and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT. Mahindra Thar Roxx is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar Roxx provides a mileage of 12.4 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Thar Roxx vs Seltos

Key HighlightsMahindra Thar RoxxKIA Seltos
PriceRs.12.99 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1497 cc
Power160 bhp @ 5000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range12.4 kmpl17 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol 2WD car
Mahindra Thar Roxx
MX1 Petrol 2WD
Rs. 12.99 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT car
KIA Seltos
HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    15.05 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    12.63 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    644 Litres
    433 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1997 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Roxx Colours
    Seltos Colours
    Images
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    Thar Roxx Images
    Seltos Images
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    Exterior

    Sunroof Type
    -
    Panoramic
    Sunroof
    Power Windows
    check
    check
    Adjustable ORVMs
    check
    check
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    Rear Wiper
    Rear Defogger
    Bootlid Opener
    -
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED headlight
    check
    Projector headlight
    check
    check
    Automatic Headlamps
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    check

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    Independent Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Rigid Axle Coil Spring With WATT's Linkage with FDD
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel
    Steel
    Spare Wheel
    R18
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    255/65 R18
    205/65 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    255/65 R18
    205/65 R16
    Turning Radius
    -
    5.3 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    255/65 R18
    205/65 R16
    Wheels Size
    R18
    R16

    Instrumentation

    Low Fuel Level Warning
    check
    check
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    check
    check
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Shift Indicator
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    check
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    check
    check

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    Android Auto
    Voice Command
    Infotainment Screen
    Digital
    Multifunction Display
    check
    check
    Touchscreen Size
    10.25 inch
    8 inches
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    check
    Gesture Control
    Integrated Music System
    check
    check
    Speakers
    4
    4
    AM/FM Radio
    check
    check
    USB Compatibility
    check
    check
    Wireless Charger

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    -
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms
    Extended Warranty
    -
    5 Years/unlimited Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1997 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol
    G1.5 MPi
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6
    6
    Power
    160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Torque
    330 Nm @ 1750 rpm
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    AWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    12.4 kmpl
    17 kmpl
    Top Speed
    -
    167 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Ventilated Seats
    AC
    check
    check
    Rear AC Vents
    check
    check
    Automatic climate control
    check
    Heater
    check
    check
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    check
    Cruise Control
    Start / Stop Button
    check
    Power Steering
    check
    check
    Adjustable steering
    check
    check
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    check
    check
    Leather streering wheels
    Drive Modes
    -
    3
    Keyless Entry
    check
    Electronic Parking Brake
    check

    Safety

    NCAP Rating
    5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
    3 Star (Global NCAP)
    Airbags
    6
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    check
    check
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    check
    check
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    check
    check
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    check
    check
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    check
    check
    ASR / Traction Control
    check
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    check
    Lane Departure Warning
    check
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    check
    Seat Belt Warning
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    4428 mm
    4365 mm
    Width
    1870 mm
    1800 mm
    Height
    1923 mm
    1620 mm
    Wheelbase
    2850 mm
    2610 mm
    Ground Clearance
    226 mm
    190 mm
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    57 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    4.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    644 Litres
    433 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    -
    1222 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • More practical and comfortable as compared to the 3-Door Thar, offers good passenger & boot space
    • Desirable looks, with the new design elements and colour options it has become more desirable
    • Improved ride quality with mechanical updates and a new electric power steering
    • A good number of features are on offer such as a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless connectivity, an electric parking brake, a Harmon/Kardon system, and more
    • Top-notch safety with level 2 ADAS features, 360-degree camera, hill-descent, ESP, ABS with EBD, and 6 airbags as standard
    • Improved 4X4 setup for tackling every terrain
    • Offers good comfort with new seats and enhanced ergonomics
    • ADAS available from the mid-spec variant
    • Smooth 6-speed AT gearbox offers a decent driving experience
    • 447 litres of boot space is good for family trips
    • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
    • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
    • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
    • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
    • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
    • Good number of available interior colour options
    • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
    • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
    • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
    • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
    Cons
    • The base variant lacks features
    • Offers significant body roll and SUVs like the Scorpio N and XUV 700 offer better ride quality
    • White interior in the top-variants is prone to get dirty easily
    • The petrol engine option is thirsty and does not offer good efficiency
    • 4X4 drivetrain is available with a diesel engine only
    • Misses on some features like keyless entry and some more
    • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
    • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
    • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
    • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
    • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
    • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
    • The rivals offer more value for money
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    Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar Roxx and KIA Seltos

    Safety

    Thar Roxx comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

    Body

    Thar Roxx has doors and seats. It is an with 644 Litres boot space, 57 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1870 mm wide, 1923 mm high and 4428 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2850 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Mahindra Thar Roxx comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with AWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Thar Roxx and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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        Nikhil
        4 Month ago
        5.0
        best car start under 13 lakhs A superb luxury car that is comfortable is the best car. Featured car also feature sunroof and all is best in budget car
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        Utk
        4 Month ago
        4.0
        The best car for hilly areas. As I am also from hilly areas, I feel it's the best car I could ask for and would suggest you too should go for it.
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        Murali
        4 Month ago
        5.0
        Very good car worth for money recommended to all to buy this amazing car. Very good looking and comfortable drive for Indian road conditions hats off to Mahindra team
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      • 4 Month ago
        4.4
        Mahindra Thar Roxx has dual tone alloy wheels which makes it more attractive on road. Also the most attractive feature I liked is its Rectangular LED Tail lights.
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      • 4 Month ago
        4.4
        I liked the front ventilation system of front seats. They are perfect for according to Indian weather and is very useful on long journeys as it provides cool air in hot days. Also the rear seats are easier to access.
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