Im currently using XUV300 diesel AT with daily run of 150km 6days a week with total run at 200000km and mileage is 20km/litre. Im thinking of buying new car Diesel AT. Confusion is between new venue AT diesel or 3xo. With mahindra i know engine is solid and can run 200000km again easily. Want to know if venue can match with engine and mileage?

Autocar India

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That’s serious running, 150km a day, six days a week and clocking 200,000km on your Mahindra XUV300 diesel is a strong testament to how durable that 1.5-litre engine is. A consistent 20kpl with that usage is impressive too.
Given your positive experience, it’s only logical to look at the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It’s a significantly improved product over the XUV300 in terms of features, interiors and overall polish. But it continues with the same tried-and-tested 1.5-litre diesel engine.

That motor has already proven itself in your hands. The 6-speed AMT is also carried over. It’s functional and robust, but it’s not the smoothest automatic around. Mahindra hasn’t offered the torque converter automatic with the diesel (that’s available only on the petrol TGDi).

The Hyundai Venue diesel automatic, on the other hand, uses a 6-speed torque converter. It is noticeably smoother than the 3XO’s AMT, especially in stop-and-go traffic, and feels more refined in everyday driving.

The Venue’s infotainment system also feels slightly more polished and user-friendly. In terms of engine reliability, Hyundai’s 1.5-litre diesel has a good reputation and is widely used across its lineup, so durability should not be a concern.

Mileage figures in the real world are also broadly comparable to what you’d expect from the Mahindra.

That said, you already have first-hand proof of how tough and long-lasting Mahindra’s 1.5 diesel is. If long-term durability and familiarity matter most to you, the 3XO is the safer bet. If you want a smoother automatic experience and a slightly more refined overall feel for your high daily usage, the Venue is worth serious consideration.

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Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a compact SUV automatic for city driving in Delhi NCR with occasional highway trips. I’m confused between the Mahindra XUV 3XO TGDi AT and the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. My priorities are: smooth automatic for traffic, good ride comfort for NCR roads, reliable ownership and reasonable maintenance, and decent mileage. Would love to hear feedback from owners or experts on which would be the better long-term choice.

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