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Seltos vs Scorpio Classic

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Seltos
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹11.25 lakh – ₹21.82 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 38 TrimsOpen model
VS
Scorpio Classic
Price Range

₹13.43 lakh – ₹17.48 lakh

Mileage

14.44 km/l

Diesel • 4 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Seltos and Scorpio Classic target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose Seltos for individual equipment highlights or Scorpio Classic for ownership discipline.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Seltos

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Scorpio Classic

Not published

2

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Scorpio Classic

131.8 PS

300 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Scorpio Classic

14.44 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Kia

Seltos

Mahindra

Scorpio Classic

Listed items₹4,15,512
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,15,512
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹1.49 lakh(Seltos lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

S 9-Seater

2184 cc • Manual • 14.44 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹13.91 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
Scorpio Classic
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Scorpio Classic:2184 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Scorpio Classic:131.8 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
Scorpio Classic:300 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Scorpio Classic:Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Scorpio Classic:Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
Scorpio Classic:14.44 km/l
Seltos
Scorpio Classic
SeatingDiffers
Seltos:5 seats
Scorpio Classic:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Scorpio Classic:460 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Scorpio Classic:60 litres
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
Scorpio Classic:SUV
Seltos
Scorpio Classic
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Scorpio Classic:—
AirbagsDiffers
Seltos:6
Scorpio Classic:2
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Seltos has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Scorpio Classic is not published.
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