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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Kia Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Kia

Seltos

From ₹11.25 Lakh

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Mahindra

Scorpio Classic

From ₹13.37 Lakh

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Kia SeltosHTE Diesel MT · ₹12.94 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio ClassicS (7-Seat Side-Facing) · ₹13.37 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Seltos: ₹12.94 Lakh (ahead) Scorpio Classic: ₹13.37 Lakh Seltos ₹42,800 cheaper
Safety Seltos: 5 stars (ahead) Scorpio Classic: Not rated yet Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP
Mileage Seltos: 19.4 kmpl (ahead) Scorpio Classic: 16.46 kmpl Claimed
Power Seltos: 116 PS Scorpio Classic: 130 bhp (ahead) Torque 250 vs 300 Nm
Boot Seltos: 433 litres Scorpio Classic: 460 litres (ahead) Length 4,365 vs 4,456 mm
Versions Seltos: 38 (ahead) Scorpio Classic: 3 Only Seltos: petrol, manual

Pick the Seltos for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Scorpio Classic for more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.94 Lakh
₹13.37 Lakh
On-road in
₹15.17 Lakh
₹15.86 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹25,488 a month
₹26,640 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
116 PS
130 bhp
Torque
250 Nm
300 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.4 kmpl
16.46 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
Body-on-Frame SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
7 or 9 (Side-Facing, Captain Chair, or Bench configurations)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Diesel
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L Smartstream) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
2184 cc
Engine
1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
mHawk 2.2L, 4-Cylinder, CRDi Turbocharged Diesel
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
RWD
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec (Turbo DCT)
Not listed
Top Speed
195 km/h
165 kmph (claimed)

Transmission

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT
6-Speed Manual
Gears
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Drum
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Wheels
18-inch Crystal-Cut Glossy Black / Matte Alloy Wheels (17-inch on HTX)
17-inch or 18-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy (higher trims)
Tyre Size
215/55 R18 (or 215/60 R17) Tubeless Radial
235/65 R17
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Spare Wheel
Not listed
Steering
Not listed
Hydraulic, Tilt-Adjustable

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,365 mm
4456 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1820 mm
Height
1,645 mm (with roof rails)
1995 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
209 mm
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg - 1,385 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
433 Litres
460 litres
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
60 litres
Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.70/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Not tested in this form. An older Scorpio with no airbags and no ABS scored 0 stars for adults and 2 for children from Global NCAP (2016).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
Dual (Driver and Passenger) Standard
Stability Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 17 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Warning)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
ISOFIX (S11)
Braking System
Not listed
ABS with EBD

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect
Touchscreen infotainment (S11)
Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display + 8.0-inch Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Amazon Alexa Home-to-Car, Over-The-Air (OTA) System Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed Compensation & Subwoofer
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Voice Control
Not listed
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Black & Sage Green Leatherette
Not listed
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with HEPA Filter
Automatic climate control (S11)
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Not listed
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes (S11)
Upholstery
Not listed
Upgraded upholstery on S11 with captain chair option

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map Sweeping LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Projector Headlamps with LED Eyebrows (higher trims)
Tail Lights
Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Ice Cube LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Cladding
Not listed
Painted side claddings (higher trims)

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary RSA)
Standard Mahindra India factory warranty, extendable via paid Mahindra Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
38 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹11.25 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh
₹13.37 Lakh – ₹17.4 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

HTE Diesel MT₹12.94 Lakh S (7-Seat Side-Facing)₹13.37 Lakh Scorpio Classic ₹42,800 more

Only the Seltos sells a petrol, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹11.25 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Seltos HTE Diesel MT against Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing)

CitySeltosScorpio ClassicGap
Mumbai₹15.36 Lakh₹16.06 LakhSeltos ₹69,188 less
Pune₹15.36 Lakh₹16.06 LakhSeltos ₹69,188 less
New Delhi₹15.17 Lakh₹15.86 LakhSeltos ₹68,546 less
Bengaluru₹15.77 Lakh₹16.47 LakhSeltos ₹70,472 less
Chennai₹15.91 Lakh₹16.62 LakhSeltos ₹70,900 less
Hyderabad₹15.93 Lakh₹16.64 LakhSeltos ₹70,900 less
Ahmedabad₹14.33 Lakh₹14.99 LakhSeltos ₹65,764 less
Kolkata₹14.85 Lakh₹15.52 LakhSeltos ₹67,476 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Seltos or the Scorpio Classic?

The Seltos, by ₹42,800 on the versions compared here: Seltos HTE Diesel MT at ₹12.94 Lakh against Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing) at ₹13.37 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.17 Lakh against ₹15.86 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Seltos claims 19.4 kmpl against 16.46 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Seltos: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Scorpio Classic: not tested in this form; an older Scorpio with no airbags and no ABS scored 0 stars (Global NCAP 2016). The Seltos has 6 airbags and the Scorpio Classic 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Seltos HTE Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm and the Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing) makes 130 bhp and 300 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Scorpio Classic is 91 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Seltos and 460 litres in the Scorpio Classic.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹25,488 a month for the Seltos and ₹26,640 for the Scorpio Classic, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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