Kia Seltos HTX IVT vs Tata Safari XT vs Mahindra XUV700 AX7 7-Seater Comparison
Updated: 19, Dec, 2022 11:24 PM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 16,86,900
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 18,29,900
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21,29,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | |
| ARAI Mileage (Certified) | |||
| 16.4 kmpl | 16.14 kmpl | NA | |
| Car Variant | |||
| Kia Seltos HTX IVT | Tata Safari XT | Mahindra XUV700 AX7 7-Seater | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Kia Seltos HTX IVT price is Rs 16.87 lakh (ex-showroom). | Tata Safari XT price was Rs 18.30 lakh before being discontinued. | Mahindra XUV700 AX7 7-Seater price is Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Discontinued | Available | |
| Car Type | |||
| SUV | SUV | SUV | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| The Badass. Reborn. | #ReclaimYourLife | A New Era of Excellence | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl | Royal Blue, Daytona Grey, Orcus White | Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Red Rage, Dazzling Silver, Everest White | |
| Top Speed | |||
| 167 kmph | 175+ kmph | 200 kmph | |
| Similar Cars | |||
| Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, MG Hector, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Nexa Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun | Hyundai Creta, MG Hector Plus, Jeep Compass, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV500, Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass, MG Hector Plus, Isuzu D-Max | |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1497 cc | 1956 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Automatic | Manual | Manual | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| IVT (Intelligent Continuous Variant Transmission) | 6-Speed Manual | 6-Speed Manual | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| 2WD | 4x2 | Optional AWD | |
| Paddle Shift | |||
| Paddle Shifters | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1497cc, Smartstream G1.5, 4-Cylinder Petrol Engine | 1956cc, In-line 4-Cylinders, Kryotec 2.0 L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1999cc, 2.0 L, Turbocharged mStallion Petrol Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 115 HP @ 6300 rpm | 170 HP @ 3750 rpm | 200 HP @ 5000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm | 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Fuel Distribution | |||
| MPI (Multi-Point Injection) | NA | NA | |
| Driving Modes | |||
| Drive Mode Select [Eco/ Normal/ Sport] | Multi Drive Modes 2.0 – Eco, City & Sport | NA | |
Key Features of the Car | |||
| Steering | |||
| Leatherette Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Black Stitching | NA | NA | |
| List of Features | |||
| Here is the list of key features of the Kia Seltos HTX IVT - 6 Airbags, ABS, Brake Force Assist System, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-Start Assist Control, Rear AC Vent, Full Digital Cluster with 10.5cm Color TFT MID, Auto Light Control, Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Driver Rear View Monitor, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Smart Key Remote Engine Start/Stop, ISOFIX Child Anchor, Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern, Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, All Door Power Window Auto Up/Down with Safety, Dual Zone Fully Automatic Air Conditioner, 26.03cm HD Touchscreen Navigation System, Kia Connect Skill on Amazon Alexa, Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay, Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Paddle Shifters, Drive Mode Select (Eco/ Normal/ Sport), Traction Control Mode (Sand/ Mud / Snow). | ABS with EBD, Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver), Brake Disc Wiping, Corner Stability Control, Electronic Stability Program, Front Fog Lamps, Hill Hold Control, Perimetric Alarm System, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti Reflective 'Nappa' Grain Top Layer, Auto Dimming IRVM, Reverse Parking Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Roll Over Mitigation, Traction Control, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Connectivity, Floating Island 17.78 cm (7”) Touchscreen Infotainment System, Multi Drive Modes 2.0 – Eco, City & Sport, Steering Mounted Controls, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Power Steering, Power Windows, Remote Central Locking, Smart Charger in 2nd & 3rd Row, Tilt & Telescopic Adjust on Steering, Dual Function DRLs with Turn Indicators, Projector Headlamps, Roof Rails, iRA Connected Car Technology, Automatic Headlamps, Cruise Control, Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with HVAC, Ambient Mood Lighting, Push Button Start (PEPS), Rain Sensing Wipers. | Some of the key Mahindra XUV700 AX7 7-Seater AT features include: 6 Airbags, Electronic Stability Program, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Smart Pilot Assist, Driver Drowsiness Detection, With You Hamesha - SOS, With You Hamesha - e-call, With You Hamesha - RSA, ISOFIX, Personalized Safety Alerts, Smart Clean Zone, Manual Smart Door Handles, Leatherette Seats, Roof Rails, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Dual HD Superscreen, Wireless Android Auto and Carplay, Navigation, 3D Maps and Live Traffic Updates, AdrenoX Connect App, 6 Speakers, Sound Staging, Built-in Alexa Integration, 6-Way Powered Driver Memory Seat, Dual Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Push Button Start, Auto Rain Sensing Wipers, Intelli-Control, Reverse Camera and Park Assist, Skyroof, Selective Unlock, Micro Hybrid Technology, Speed Sensitive Door Lock, Dual HD Screen with 26.03cm (10.25") Infotainment System. | |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | |||
| Driver Rear View Monitor | |||
| NA | Advanced Driver Assistance System | ||
| Luggage Lamp | |||
| NA | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | |||
| Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button | NA | NA | |
| Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Seat (Split) | |||
| 60:40 Seat Back Split Fold with Rear Reclining Seats | 60:40 Split 2nd Row Seats, 50:50 Split & Folding 3rd Row Seats | NA | |
| Rear Seat Recline | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Parcel Shelf | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Defogger | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Start/Stop Button | |||
| Rear Washer & Wiper | |||
| Power Outlet | |||
| Front Power Outlet | NA | ||
| Power Windows | |||
| All Doors Power Windows with Auto Up/Down and Safety | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist | |||
| Air Conditioner | |||
| Dual Zone Fully Automatic Air Conditioner | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with HVAC | Dual Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control | |
| Steering Mounted Controls | |||
| Yes with Audio Controls | |||
| Rear AC Vents | |||
| Yes, 3rd Row | |||
| Power Steering | |||
| Electric Power Steering | |||
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Yes with Dynamic Guidelines | Reverse Camera and Park Assist | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring system | |||
| Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor | |||
| Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner | |||
| Yes, Pre-tensioner & Load Limiter | NA | NA | |
| Seatbelt Reminder | |||
| Yes, Driver & Passenger | NA | NA | |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Hill Hold Control | |||
| NA | |||
| Side & Curtain Airbags | |||
| NA | |||
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unloock System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Emergency Assistance | |||
| Emergency Stop Signal | NA | Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Hill Start Assist Control | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Airbags | |||
| 6 Airbags | Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) | 6 Airbags | |
| Parking Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | NA | NA | |
| Front Seat Belts | |||
| Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts with Reminder | NA | NA | |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 4365 mm | 4661 mm | 4695 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1800 mm | 1894 mm | 1890 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1635 mm | 1786 mm | 1755 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 2610 mm | 2741 mm | 2750 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 190 mm | 205 mm | NA | |
| Turning Radius | |||
| 5.3 metres | 5.8 metres | NA | |
EXTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Floating Roof Rails | |||
| Mud Flaps | |||
| Front & Rear Mud Guards | NA | NA | |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMs | |||
| Electrically Foldable ORVMs | |||
| Yes with Auto Fold | NA | ||
| LED Turn Indicators | |||
| Sequential LED Turn Indicators | NA | Sequential Turn Indicators | |
| Shark Fin Antenna | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Skid Plates | |||
| Yes, Front & Rear Skid Plates | NA | NA | |
| Rear Garnish | |||
| Rear Bridged Chrome Garnish | NA | NA | |
| Rear Bumper Spoiler | |||
| Rear Bumper with Dual Muffler Design | NA | NA | |
| Chrome Door Handles | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Radiator Grille | |||
| Glossy Black Radiator Grille with Knurled Chrome Surround | NA | NA | |
| Panoramic roof | |||
| Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof | NA | NA | |
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |||
| Rear Brakes | |||
| Disc | Disc | Solid Disc | |
| Front Brakes | |||
| Disc | Disc | Ventilated Disc | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar | Independent Front Suspension with Frequency Selective Damper | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring | Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Damper | |
INTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Air Purifier | |||
| Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus & Bacteria Protection | NA | NA | |
| Dual Tone Interiors | |||
| Black & Beige Dual Tone Interiors | NA | NA | |
| Rear Door Sunshade Curtain | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mood Lighting | |||
| Ambient & LED Sound Mood Lighting | Yes, Ambient Mood Lighting | NA | |
| Child Seat Mounting Provisions | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Door Scuff Plates | |||
| Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo | NA | NA | |
| Chrome Inside Door Handles | |||
| Silver Painted Door Handles | NA | NA | |
| Sunglass Holder | |||
| NA | |||
| Illumination Control | |||
| Auto Light Control | NA | ||
| Front Tray USB Charger | |||
| C-Type USB Charger (Front x1 and Rear x2) | NA | NA | |
| Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | |||
| Passenger Side Sunvisor Mirror | NA | NA | |
| Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror | |||
| NA | |||
| Leather Steering/Gear knob | |||
| NA | |||
| Sunroof | |||
| Electric Sunroof with LED Room Lamp | NA | ||
INFOTAINMENT | |||
| Internet Connectivity Features | |||
| Kia Connect Skill on Amazon Alexa, Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update | iRA Connected Car Technology | Amazon Alexa Built-In, AdrenoX Connect with 60+ Connected Features | |
| Apple Car Play | |||
| Android Auto | |||
| Number of Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Tweeters | |||
| 2 Tweeter | 4 | NA | |
| GPS Navigation System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Voice Recognition | |||
| AI Voice Recognition System | NA | NA | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| USB Compatibility | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Music System | |||
| 26.03cm HD Touchscreen Navigation System | Floating Island 17.78cm (7”) Touchscreen Infotainment System | Dual HD Screen with 26.03cm (10.25") Infotainment System | |
CAPACITY | |||
| Number of Seating Rows | |||
| 2 Rows | 3 Rows | 3 Rows | |
| Number of Doors | |||
| 5 Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors | |
| Boot Space | |||
| 433 litres | 73 litres | 240 litres | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 50 litres | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Seating Capacity | |||
| 5 | 7 (2+3+2) | 7 | |
BRAKING & TRACTION | |||
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | |||
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Brake Assist | |||
| NA | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Traction Control Mode [Sand/ Mud / Snow] | NA | ||
LOCKS & SECURITY | |||
| Smart Key | |||
| Smart Key Remote Engine Start/Stop | NA | ||
| Speed Sensitive Door Autolock | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||
| NA | |||
| Central Locking | |||
| Remote Central Locking | |||
WHEELS & TYRES | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Spare Wheel | |||
| 205/65-R16 Steel Wheel | 235/70-R16 Steel Wheel | 155/90-R18 Temporary Spare Wheel | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 215/60-R17 | 235/60-R18 | 235/60-R18 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 215/60-R17 | 235/60-R18 | 235/60-R18 | |
| Wheels | |||
| Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels | NA | NA | |
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY | |||
| Front Seat Back Pockets | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Headrest (Adjustable) | |||
| Yes, (x3) | NA | NA | |
| Front Headrest (Adjustable) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Black & Beige Leatherette Seats with Tubular Pattern | NA | ||
| Front Centre Armrest | |||
| Yes with Storage Box Fixed Type | NA | NA | |
| Rear Centre Armrest | |||
| Yes with Cup Holder | Rear Armrest with Cup Holders | NA | |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | |||
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat with Lumbar Support | 6-Way Powered Driver Memory Seat & Welcome Retract | ||
INSTRUMENTATION | |||
| Instrument Cluster | |||
| Full Digital Cluster with 10.5cm (4.2”) Color TFT MID | NA | 26.03cm (10.25") Digital Cluster | |
LIGHTING | |||
| Front Fog Lights | |||
| Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps | |||
| ORVM Turn Indicators | |||
| Yes, LED ORVM Turn Indicators | NA | NA | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | |||
| Yes, Heartbeat LED DRLs | Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators | LED DRL | |
| LED Tail light | |||
| Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps | NA | ||
| Interior Room Lamp | |||
| LED Front Map Lamps, Ice Cube LED Reading Lamps | NA | NA | |
| Escort Function - Headlamps | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Head Light | |||
| Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide | Automatic | Automatic, LED Clear-View Headlamps | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | |||
| NA | |||
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