Kia Seltos HTE (O) vs Mahindra XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR) Comparison in Nepal 2026
The Kia Seltos starts at Rs 52.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV 700 at Rs 74 lakh in Nepal, so the Kia Seltos costs Rs 21.1 lakh less (40%). The Mahindra XUV 700 returns about 17 kmpl. Engines are 1497 cc and 1997 cc. Figures on this page are for the Kia Seltos HTE (O) and the Mahindra XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR).
Boot space is 447 litres in the Kia Seltos and 240 litres in the Mahindra XUV 700. Pick the Kia Seltos if you want to spend less or you need more boot space. Pick the Mahindra XUV 700 if you need room for 7 or you want a bigger engine.

XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR)
Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV 700
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| Spec name | Petrol Kia SeltosHTE (O) Rs. 52.90 Lakh | Diesel Mahindra XUV 700AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR) Rs. 74.00 Lakh | |
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💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 52.90 Lakh | Rs. 74.00 Lakh | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 67,438/mo | Rs. 94,337/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Petrol | Diesel | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Engine ↑ higherEngine displacement in cubic centimetres | 1497 cc | 1997 cc Best | |
Engine Power Maximum power output of the engine (BHP / kW) | 115 PS (113 bhp) @ 6,300 rpm | 197 bhp (Petrol) / 182 bhp (Diesel) | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4,500 rpm | 380 Nm (Petrol) / 450 Nm (Diesel AT) | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | N/A | 200 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | N/A | 9.3s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Mileage ↑ higherFuel economy (km per litre) | N/A | 17 kmpl | |
Transmission Gearbox type (Manual, AT, CVT, AMT, DCT) | 6-MT | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | |
Fuel Tank Fuel tank capacity in litres | 50 L | 60 L | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4460 mm | 4695 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1830 mm | 1890 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1635 mm | 1755 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2690 mm | 2750 mm Best | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 200 mm | 200 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
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Prices and more comparisons
For every trim and the latest price, see Kia Seltos price in Nepal and Mahindra XUV 700 price in Nepal. Browse by budget: Petrol cars under Rs 1 crore in Nepal.