Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: specifications compared

We compare the new Mahindra XUV 3XO against the Nexon, Sonet, Venue and other compact SUVs on powertrain, dimensions and more.

Published On Apr 30, 2024 05:33:00 PM

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Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: specifications compared

Mahindra recently launched the XUV300 facelift in the Indian market as the new XUV 3XO that rejoins the ever-growing compact SUV segment. The XUV 3XO gets a major design overhaul inside-out, new class-leading features and safety tech, as well as a new gearbox. Let’s take a look at how the new Mahindra XUV 3XO stacks up against all its rivals in terms of size, powertrain as well as pricing.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: dimensions

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: dimensions
	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Hyundai Venue	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon	Maruti Brezza	Nissan Magnite	Renault Kiger	Maruti Fronx	Toyota Taisor
Length	3990mm	3995mm	3995mm	3995mm	3995mm	3994mm	3991mm	3995mm	3995mm
Width	1821mm	1770mm	1790mm	1804mm	1790mm	1758mm	1750mm	1765mm	1765mm
Height	1647mm	1617mm	1642mm	1620mm	1685mm	1572mm	1600mm	1550mm	1550mm
Wheelbase	2600mm	2500mm	2500mm	2498mm	2500mm	2500mm	2500mm	2520mm	2520mm
Fuel tank	42 litres	45 litres	45 litres	44 litres	58 litres	40 litres	40 litres	37 litres	37 litres
Boot space	364 litres	350 litres	385 litres	382 litres	328 litres	336 litres	405 litres	308 litres	308 litres
Wheel size	17-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch	16-inch

While the length of all the compact SUVs in this comparison is almost on par, the new Mahindra XUV 3XO stands out with its 1821mm width that makes it the widest car in the segment. The XUV 3XO also has the longest wheelbase (2600mm), and is the only SUV here that gets 17-inch alloy wheels, while the rest continue to be offered with 16 inchers. With a height of 1685mm, the Maruti Brezza is the tallest compact SUV, while the Renault Kiger's 405-litre boot space is the highest in the segment.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: powertrains

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: petrol powertrains
	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Hyundai Venue	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon	Maruti Brezza	Nissan Magnite	Renault Kiger	Maruti Fronx	Toyota Taisor
Type	3 cyl turbo/3 cyl turbo (TGDi)	4 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo	4 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo	3 cyl turbo	4 cyl NA	3 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo	3 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo	4 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo	4 cyl NA/3 cyl turbo
Displacement	1197cc/1197cc	1197cc/998cc	1197cc/998cc	1199cc	1462cc	999cc/999cc	999cc/999cc	1197cc/998cc	1197cc/998cc
Power	111hp/131hp	83hp/120hp	83hp/120hp	120hp	103hp	72hp/100hp	72hp/100hp	90hp/100hp	90hp/100hp
Torque	200Nm/230Nm	114Nm/172Nm	114Nm/172Nm	170Nm	137Nm	96Nm/152Nm (CVT), 160Nm (MT)	96Nm/152Nm (CVT), 160Nm (MT)	113Nm/148Nm	113Nm/148Nm
Manual gearbox	6MT/6MT	5MT/-	5MT/-	5MT/6MT	5MT	5MT/5MT	5MT/5MT	5MT/5MT	5MT/5MT
Automatic gearbox	6AT/6AT	6iMT/7DCT	6iMT/7DCT	6AMT/7DCT	6AT	5AMT/CVT	5AMT/CVT	5AMT/6AT	5AMT/6AT

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is being offered with three powertrains - a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (111hp); a 1.2-litre three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol unit (131hp); and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine (117hp). A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard for all three, while both the turbo-perol engines are also offered with a new Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque converter automatic. The XUV 3XO diesel gets an optional 6-speed AMT.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: diesel powertrains
	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Hyundai Venue	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon
Type	4 cyl turbo	4 cyl turbo	4 cyl turbo	4 cyl turbo
Displacement	1497cc	1493cc	1493cc	1497cc
Power	117hp	116hp	116hp	115hp
Torque	300Nm	250Nm	250Nm	260Nm
Manual gearbox	6MT	6MT	6MT	6MT
Automatic gearbox	6AMT	-	6iMT/6AT	-

The XUV 3XO's 1.2-litre TGDi engine makes it the most powerful car in the segment, while the Mahindra SUV's diesel engine packs the highest amount of torque. Venue, Sonet, and Nexon are the only other compact SUVs that offer a diesel powertrain, while Brezza, Fronx and Taisor are also available with an optional factory-fit CNG kit.

The XUV 3XO turbo-petrol returns an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of up to 20.1kpl, while the diesel offers a mileage of up to 21.2kpl. To see how XUV 3XO's fuel efficiency figures stack up against its rivals click here.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: price

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs rivals: price
	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Hyundai Venue	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon	Maruti Brezza	Nissan Magnite	Renault Kiger	Maruti Fronx	Toyota Taisor
Petrol MT	Rs 7.49-13.99 lakh	Rs 7.94-12.80 lakh	Rs 7.99-10 lakh	Rs 8.15-13.80 lakh	Rs 8.34-12.74 lakh	Rs 6-10.16 lakh	Rs 6-10.23 lakh	Rs 7.51-11.63 lakh	Rs 7.74-11.63 lakh
Petrol AT	Rs 9.99-15.49 lakh	Rs 11.86-13.48 lakh	Rs 10.56-14.75 lakh	Rs 10-15 lakh	Rs 11.10-14.14 lakh	Rs 6.60-11.27 lakh	Rs 7.10-11.23 lakh	Rs 8.88-13.04 lakh	Rs 9.12-13.04 lakh
Diesel MT	Rs 9.99-14.99 lakh	Rs 10.71-13.44 lakh	Rs 9.80-13.80 lakh	Rs 11.10-15.20 lakh	-	-	-	-	-
Diesel AT	Rs 11.69-14.49 lakh	-	Rs 12.70-15.75 lakh	-	-	-	-	-	-

At a base price of Rs 7.49 lakh for the petrol version, the XUV 3XO carries the lowest starting price tag after the Kiger (Rs 6 lakh) and Magnite (Rs 6 lakh). Pricing for diesel XUV 3XO starts from Rs 9.99 lakh, going up to Rs 14.99 lakh. The top-end petrol variants of the Mahindra SUV make it the priciest compact SUV in India, however, the price is justified with some class-leading features and tech including Level 2 ADAS, available from mid-level AX5 L variant.

All prices, ex-showroom India

Also see:

Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO walkaround video