The Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV is currently priced between Rs 7.99 lakh – 15.79 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered with three engine options – two turbo-petrols and one diesel – all of which can be had with either manual or automatic transmissions. We’ve already subjected the XUV 3XO diesel-manual to our real world tests and you can read how efficient it is here. Read on to see how the petrol-AT fares.
- XUV 3XO direct-injection, turbo-petrol claimed mileage is 18.2kpl (ARAI)
- SUV features auto engine stop/start and drive modes
Mahindra XUV 3XO real world fuel efficiency explained
The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with the options of two, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engines – the 111hp, non-TGDI and the 131hp, direct-injection unit. The non-direct injection petrol paired with a manual, returned 10.4kpl in the city and 14.9kpl on the highway in our tests. We’ve now subjected the latter unit to our real world efficiency test, paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. This powertrain has a claimed efficiency of 18.2kpl (ARAI).
During our tests we drove the XUV 3XO in Zip mode, which is its most efficient drive mode. In our city cycle, with average speeds of around 18kph, the 3XO petrol-AT returned 9.89kpl. To keep a check on fuel consumption while idling, it features an automatic engine stop-start system, which performs smoothly and keeps the engine off for long durations. In our highway cycle, with an average speed of 60kph, the 3XO achieved 13.01kpl. Interestingly, the 3XO’s engine spins around just 2,000rpm in sixth gear while cruising at 100kph, contributing to its efficiency.
Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing
Before our real-world fuel efficiency tests, we fill our test cars’ tanks to the brim and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. These cars are driven in fixed city and highway loops in and around Navi Mumbai, and we maintain certain average speeds. Throughout the tests, there is only one person in each car, running the aircon and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and wipers, when required, just like a regular user would. Periodic driver swaps further neutralise variations in driver patterns. At the end of each cycle, we calculate efficiency by filling the tanks to full again.
