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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing HTX MT 1.5 Petrol vs XUV300 W6 PM MT 2WD 5STR variants

The short answer

Mahindra XUV300 costs रु 15,95,000 less ex-showroom. Seltos has 34 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Seltos if

Seltos has 34 PS more power.

Strong feature list for price in Nepal Good choice for tech-focused buyers

Pros

Rich equipment without automatic price premium

Stylish exterior with LEDs and alloys

Comfort features like auto AC, rear armrest

Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio

Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users

Sharper, more contemporary styling with GT‑Line and X‑Line halos

Cons

Manual gearbox only; no IVT at this price

Higher purchase cost than HTK+ petrol

Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers

Manual‑heavy line‑up can be tiring in heavy urban traffic

Service network is smaller than Hyundai’s in remote areas

Petrol IVT less refined than Creta’s overall driving feel

As of 03 Aug 2026

Choose the Mahindra XUV300 if

Mahindra XUV300 costs रु 15,95,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 49.95 lakh this trim leans on strong safety numbers (5-star adult NCAP, all-disc brakes, ESP) more than cabin luxury, so it suits buyers who prioritize crash protection over feature count Manual-only transmission and fabric seats at this price mean buyers wanting a slushbox or premium interior feel should cross-check other trims/models before committing No owner feedback or resale data is available yet for Nepal, so long-term ownership cost and service experience remain unverified

Pros

Turbocharged 1197 cc engine makes 81 kW and 200 Nm (200 Nm from just 2000 rpm) for a segment where torque matters on hill climbs

5-Star GNCAP adult safety and 4-Star child safety rating with all 4 disc brakes, ESP with roll-over mitigation, ABS with EBD and Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX anchors, pre-tensioner front seat belts and impact-sensing door unlock add real crash protection, not just brochure ticks

Touchscreen infotainment with reverse camera (adaptive guidelines), rear parking sensors and tyre-pressure/tyre-position display for city and hill parking

2600 mm wheelbase paired with 3995 mm length gives reasonable cabin room without the car feeling unwieldy on narrow Nepali roads

Cons

Only 2 airbags at a Rs 49.95 lakh price point is thin next to what buyers expect for the money

6-speed manual only in this trim — no automatic option listed, which matters in stop-start valley traffic

Seat upholstery is fabric only, not leatherette/leather, despite the premium price tag

Ground clearance figure is not disclosed in the brochure at all (only wheelbase is given), so rough-road/undercarriage confidence can't be judged from spec sheet alone

Single USB charging point is limiting for rear passengers on longer highway drives

As of 30 Jul 2026

12 rows compared

Kia

Seltos

रु 65,90,000

Mahindra

XUV300

रु 49,95,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 65,90,000

रु 49,95,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 49,90,000 – रु 95,90,000

रु 49,95,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Dealer-level negotiation discounts common on HTX

11 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

1,197 cc

Max power

115 PS+34 PS

81 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

200 Nm

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

49Better

Service centres

29Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Front ventilated seats: Included

·Dual-zone automatic climate: Included

As of 03 Aug 2026

·Seat Upholstery: Black Fabric

·Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch

·Steering Mounted Phone & Audio Controls

·Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts

·Electric Tailgate Release

·Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors

·4 Speakers

·Centre Roof Lamp

·Console Roof Lamp

·12V Accessory Socket

·Bottle Holder in All 4 Doors

·Sunglass Holder

·2nd Row Armrest with Cupholders

As of 31 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Bose 8-speaker audio: Included

As of 03 Aug 2026

·Seat upholstery: Black fabric

·Touchscreen infotainment: Included

·Bluetooth / AUX / USB: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·EPB with Auto Hold: Included

·Blind View Monitor / 360 camera: Included

As of 03 Aug 2026

·Airbags: 2

·ESP with rollover mitigation: Included

·Hill start assist: Included

·ABS with EBD: Included

·Corner braking control: Included

·All 4 disc brakes: Included

·ISOFIX: Included

·Rear parking sensors: Included

·Seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter: Included

·Reverse camera with adaptive guidelines: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Panoramic sunroof: Included

·64-color ambient lighting: Included

·Body colours: Glacier White Pearl; Magma Red; Pewter Olive; Xclusive Matte Graphite; Ivory Silver Matte; Aurora Black Pearl; Gravity Grey

As of 03 Aug 2026

·Electric sunroof: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Positioned as premium manual petrol option

·Imported via official Kia Nepal channels

As of 13 Jul 2026

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

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Mahindra XUV300

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 65,90,000

रु 49,95,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 66,23,985

≈ रु 50,28,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 79,230 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 60,054 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV300 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or Mahindra XUV300?

As of August 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Mahindra XUV300 at Rs 49.95 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV300 in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV300 costs Rs 49.95 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Mahindra XUV300?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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