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Seltos vs XUV 3XO

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
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

XUV 3XO
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹7.79 lakh – ₹15.04 lakh

Mileage

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

Petrol / Diesel / CNG • 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

“XUV 3XO takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in punchy performance. While Seltos remains a capable contender, XUV 3XO offers greater return per rupee spent.”

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:Seltos
Seltos Standout

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Seltos

114.6 PS

144 Nm

XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Seltos

Not published

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

XUV 3XO

17.96 - 21.2 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

XUV 3XO

Listed items₹3,06,435
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,06,435
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹3.83 lakh(XUV 3XO lower)

HTE (O)

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.42 lakh

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Seltos
XUV 3XO
Engine TypeDiffers
Seltos:1482 cc, 1493 cc, 1497 cc
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Seltos:114.6 PS
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Seltos:144 Nm
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Manual, CVT, Automatic, DCT
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Seltos:Petrol, Diesel
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Seltos:—
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Seltos
XUV 3XO
Seating
Seltos:5 seats
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Seltos:447 litres
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Seltos:47 litres
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Body Type
Seltos:SUV
XUV 3XO:SUV
Seltos
XUV 3XO
Crash Test Rating
Seltos:5-Star Bharat NCAP
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Seltos:6
XUV 3XO:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both the Seltos and XUV 3XO have a published 5-star crash rating.