{"id":68053,"date":"2026-01-09T12:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=68053"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:18:51","slug":"mahindra-xuv-7xo-vs-kia-seltos-2026-specs-features-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mahindra-xuv-7xo-vs-kia-seltos-2026-specs-features-compared\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &#038; Features Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68066\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &amp; Features Compared\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The compact SUV space in India continues to grow as buyers look for vehicles that offer style, safety and everyday comfort. Two strong options that stand out are the Mahindra XUV 3XO and the refreshed Kia Seltos 2026. While both SUVs serve different price points, they often attract the same buyers due to their modern features and strong road presence. One focuses on value and easy city driving, while the other offers more space, refinement and premium appeal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This comparison provides clear insights to help buyers choose the SUV that best matches their needs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price Comparison: Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price plays a major role in the Indian car market. The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/xuv-3xo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XUV 3XO<\/a> targets budget buyers while the Seltos 2026 is positioned higher with more features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ex-Showroom Price Range<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h4> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1210,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Price range: Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 14.40 lakh<\/li> <li>Base MX1 petrol manual: Rs 7.28 lakh<\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1210,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Top AX7 L turbo petrol automatic: Rs 14.40 lakh<\/li> <\/ul> <h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h4> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1210,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Price range: Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh<\/li> <li>Base HTE petrol manual: Rs 10.99 lakh<\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1210,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Top GTX+ or X-Line diesel automatic: Rs 19.99 lakh<\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior Design And Road Presence<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68060\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &amp; Features Compared exterior\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-exterior-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior styling plays a key role in how an SUV feels on Indian roads. Both models follow different design approaches to attract different buyers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO Exterior<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The XUV 3XO carries a sporty and bold look suited for city use<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharp C-shaped LED headlamps with twin boomerang-style DRLs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upright front design with a strong bumper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roof rails and body cladding for an SUV look<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17-inch alloy wheels on higher variants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compact size makes it easier to drive and park in tight areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The overall design feels youthful and practical, especially for urban driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026 Exterior<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/seltos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seltos 2026<\/a> focuses on a more premium and mature design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775892590-Bah5ae-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1775892590-Bah5ae\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1775892590-Bah5ae-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1775892590-Bah5ae');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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Both SUVs offer modern cabins with different priorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO Interior<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The XUV 3XO interior is designed around comfort and smart use of space<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soft touch dashboard with a clean layout<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10.25 inch touchscreen with digital instrument cluster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ventilated front seats on top variants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear AC vents and adjustable rear headrests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60:40 split rear seats for flexible boot space<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The cabin feels practical and well-equipped for daily city driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026 Interior<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Seltos offers a more premium cabin with extra comfort features.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instruments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-quality seat upholstery with better cushioning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ventilated front seats and power-adjustable driver seat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ambient lighting with multiple color options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear center armrest and added storage spaces<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The interior suits buyers who want a refined and comfortable experience during long drives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dimensions And Size: Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68058\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &amp; Features Compared dimensions\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-dimensions-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Size affects comfort and road presence. The Seltos 2026 is a midsize SUV while the XUV 3XO stays under four meters for city ease<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-1935\"><table id=\"tablepress-1935\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1935\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Specification<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Mahindra XUV 3XO<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Kia\u00a0Seltos\u00a02026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Length<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3990 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4460 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Width<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1821 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1830 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Height<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1647 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1635 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wheelbase<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2600 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2690 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ground Clearance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">201 mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">190 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Boot Space<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">364\u00a0liters<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">447\u00a0liters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-1935 from cache --> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Seltos offers more rear legroom and boot space. The XUV 3XO is easier to park and drive in tight areas. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both SUVs comfortably seat five passengers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine And Performance Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68059\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &amp; Features Compared engine\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-engine-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine options decide how the SUV performs in traffic and on highways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO Engine Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.2L Turbo Petrol<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power: 129 bhp<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Torque: 230 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearboxes: Manual or 6-speed automatic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5L Diesel<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power: 117 bhp<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Torque: 300 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearboxes: Manual or AMT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026 Engine Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5L Petrol<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power: 115 PS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Torque: 144 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearboxes: 6-speed manual or CVT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5L Turbo Petrol<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power: 160 PS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Torque: 253 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearboxes: iMT or 7-speed DCT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5L Diesel<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power: 116 PS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Torque: 250 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearboxes: 6-speed manual or automatic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The XUV 3XO offers strong power for its size. The Seltos diesel is better for relaxed highway driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transmission Choices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transmission options add comfort in daily driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 speed manual<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 speed automatic (petrol)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 speed AMT (diesel)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6-speed manual<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CVT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">iMT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7-speed DCT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6-speed automatic (diesel)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paddle shifters are available on top variants of both models. The Seltos DCT feels more sporty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>Explore more <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/newly-launched-cars\">Newly Launched Cars<\/a> on CarOnPhone.<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Features Comparison: Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-1936\"><table id=\"tablepress-1936\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1936\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Category<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">XUV 3XO<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Seltos\u00a02026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Infotainment<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10.25-inch screen + digital cluster<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dual 12.3-inch screens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sunroof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Panoramic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Panoramic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dual-zone automatic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dual-zone automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Seats<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ventilated front seats<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ventilated + power driver seat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Audio<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Harman\u00a0Kardon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Bose 8-speaker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Charging<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">65W USB-C<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Wireless charger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-1936 from cache --> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both SUVs support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The XUV 3XO adds a cooled glovebox. The Seltos offers multi-color ambient lighting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety And ADAS Features<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68063\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Kia Seltos 2026 \u2013 Specs &amp; Features Compared safety\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XUV-7XO-vs-Kia-Seltos-2026-\u2013-Specs-Features-Compared-safety-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety is a top priority for Indian families<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common features:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 airbags<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electronic stability control<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hill hold assist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tire pressure monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">360-degree camera in top trims<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All-disc brakes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level 2 ADAS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adaptive cruise control<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lane keep assist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatic emergency braking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"2\">5-star Bharat NCAP rating<\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level 2 ADAS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forward collision warning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blind spot monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lane assist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear cross-traffic alert<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mileage And Fuel Efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fuel efficiency depends on road and driving style<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra XUV 3XO <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Petrol: 18.2 kmpl<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diesel: 20.6 kmpl<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia Seltos 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Petrol: 17\u201320 kmpl<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diesel: 20\u201321 kmpl<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">City mileage ranges between 12\u201315 kmpl. Highway figures can reach 18\u201322 kmpl<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which SUV Should You Pick: Mahindra XUV 3XO Or Kia Seltos 2026?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deciding between the two depends on your budget and priorities <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>The Mahindra XUV 3XO is perfect for buyers looking for an affordable, compact, and powerful SUV that\u2019s easy to drive in the city while offering modern features and safety<\/p> <p>The Kia Seltos 2026 works best for those who want a bigger, more premium SUV with extra cabin space, comfort, and advanced tech for long drives<\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775892590-sxwsVj-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: 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