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Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio N

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
4.6Score
Mahindra Scorpio N
Price Range

₹13.69 lakh – ₹25.49 lakh

Mileage

13.0 - 16.5 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 31 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

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

Editorial Summary

“Mahindra Scorpio N takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in equipment density, punchy performance. While Seltos remains a capable contender, Mahindra Scorpio N offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Mahindra Scorpio N if:

  • Enthusiasts, adventure tourers, and large families needing true 4x4 capability with high road dominance.
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

Mahindra Scorpio N

Not published

2 - 6 (by variant)

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

Mahindra Scorpio N

202.8 PS

370 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

Not published

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

Mahindra Scorpio N

13.0 - 16.5 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

Mahindra Scorpio N

Listed items₹5,09,780
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,06,780
Scheduled maintenance
₹49,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹54,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
35% (₹4.79 lakh)
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.77 lakh(Seltos lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

Z2 Diesel MT

2198 cc • Manual • 14.0 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.19 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio N
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
Mahindra Scorpio N:1997 cc Petrol / 2198 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
Mahindra Scorpio N:202.8 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
Mahindra Scorpio N:370 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
Mahindra Scorpio N:Manual, Automatic
Fuel Options
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
Mahindra Scorpio N:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
Mahindra Scorpio N:13.0 - 16.5 km/l
Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio N
SeatingDiffers
Seltos:5 seats
Mahindra Scorpio N:7 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Seltos:—
Mahindra Scorpio N:187 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
Mahindra Scorpio N:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
Mahindra Scorpio N:57 litres
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
Mahindra Scorpio N:SUV
Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio N
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Mahindra Scorpio N:—
AirbagsDiffers
Seltos:6
Mahindra Scorpio N:2 - 6 (by variant)
Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio N
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Seltos:—
Mahindra Scorpio N:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Seltos:—
Mahindra Scorpio N:₹9,500
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Seltos:—
Mahindra Scorpio N:₹49,000
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 Mahindra Scorpio N is not published.