Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Kia Seltos Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar Roxx and Kia Seltos comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT 2WD is priced at ₹12.52 Lakh, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹11 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT 2WD comes with 1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine.

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Kia Seltos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar Roxx	Kia Seltos
Engine Capacity	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Power	160 bhp @ 5000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Mahindra Thar Roxx

₹ 12.52 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Kia Seltos

₹ 11.00 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

12.52 Lakh

11.00 Lakh

EMI

₹23,118

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,310

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

Mahindra Thar Roxx Colours

Kia Seltos Colours

Fuel Tank Capacity

57 litres

47 liters

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

447 litres

447 liters

Seating Capacity

5 Person

5 Persons

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

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Number of Seating Rows

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2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

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Alternate Fuel

—

Mileage (ARAI)

12.4 kmpl

17 Kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

330 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Engine

1997 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Battery

—

Engine Type

2.0L MStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection (TGDi)

Smartstream G1.5

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

160 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

707 km

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

330 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Fuel Type

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Petrol

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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E20 Compatibility

—

Direct Start in CNG

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1923 mm

1635 mm

Width

1870 mm

1830 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

190 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

226 mm

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Wheelbase

2850 mm

2690 mm

Length

4428 mm

4460 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Spring With FDD & & MTV-CL And Dampers

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc Brakes

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Front Tyres

255 / 65 R18

205 / 65 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Rear Suspension

Rigid Axle Coil Spring With WATT's Linkage With FDD, HRS & & MTV-CL Dampers

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc Brakes

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

255 / 65 R18

205 / 65 R16

Chassis Type

—

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Tyre Inflator

—

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Antenna

Antenna On Fender

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Spoiler

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Roof Mounted Antenna

—

Shark Fin Antenna

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

—

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black/White

—

Ventilated Seat Type

Interiors

Dual Tone

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

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Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Split Rear Seat

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Parcel Tray

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Dashcam

—

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

—

High-beam Assist

Airbags

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

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

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Skid Plate

—

Front & Rear

ADAS

—

Forward Collision Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking

—

Driver Drowsiness Detection

—

Lane Functions

—

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

—

Dual Tone Horn

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Reflectors

—

Rear Bumper

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

One Touch Up

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One Touch Down

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

—

Interior Door Handles

Black

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Externally Adjustable

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

—

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

ORVM Colour

Black

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Silver

Bootlid Opener

—

Door Type

—

Regular Doors

One Touch - Up

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Driver

One Touch-Down

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Driver

Window Sunshade

—

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVM

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

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Internal Hard Drive

—

USB Compatibility

—

Speakers

—

AM/FM Radio

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Voice Command

—

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

—

AUX Compatibility

—

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

—

iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Infotainment Screen

—

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

Input Methods

—

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Door Ajar Warning

—

Gear Indicator

—

Shift Indicator

—

Average Fuel Consumption

—

Clock

Analogue

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

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Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Distance to Empty

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Low Battery Warning

—

Eco-Drive Illumination

—

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Battery Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

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3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

100000 Km

Cup Holders

Front Only

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Cooled Glovebox

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Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

—

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

—

Heater

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

12V Power Outlets

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Parking Sensors

Rear

Creep Function

—

Dashcam

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Rear Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Cabin Lamps

Centre

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlights

LED Projector

LED

Reading Lamp

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Tail Lights

—

LED

Stop Lamp

—

LED

Connected LED

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Hill Descent Control

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Brake Sway Control

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Thar Roxx Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓Multiple engine options including powerful turbo-petrol
✓Premium interior with dual 12.3-inch screens
✓Great comfort features like ventilated seats & powered driver seat
✓Advanced ADAS safety features in the segment
✓Strong road presence with updated LED lighting
✓Spacious boot and rear seat comfort
✓Wide variant lineup for different budgets

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