Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl).
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the biggest boot (518 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Mahindra Scorpio-N | Nissan Tekton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol / 2.2L mHawk diesel | 1.0L turbo-petrol (T160) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (T280) |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 200 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) | 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 447 L | — | 518 L |
Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Mahindra Scorpio-N in short
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Full Scorpio-N prices & variants →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seltos vs Scorpio-N vs Tekton — which should I buy?
Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl). Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the biggest boot (518 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Seltos, Scorpio-N, Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos and ₹13.69 Lakh for the Scorpio-N (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars.