Hyundai Alcazar vs Mahindra Xuv 7xo

Autocar India
Hyundai Alcazar

Hyundai Alcazar

Signature 1.5 Diesel AT 6 seat

21.10 lakh

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Mahindra Xuv 7xo

AX7 Luxury 2.2 Diesel AWD AT

25.79 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
2184 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
185 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
450 Nm at 1750 - 2800 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.1 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.50 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

16.30 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
60 litres

0-100kph

12.08 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.05 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.05 s
–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
235/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
235/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4560 mm
4695 mm

Width

1800 mm
1890 mm

Height

1710 mm
1755 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm
2750 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cup Holders

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Safety

Airbags

6
7

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Seat Belt Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Boot Open Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Side Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Door Ajar Warning

–

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Keep Assist

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Overspeed Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto-dimming

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Video Recording

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Scuff Plates

–

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Stop Lamp

–

LED fog lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40

Seat Count

6
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Third Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
Type C

Speakers

8
16

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose
Harman/Kardon

Front USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

Geo Fence

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

In Car Payment

–

Phone App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

Hi experts, I have a query regarding our next family car purchase. We currently own a 2008 Hyundai Santro that has covered around 77,000 km so far. My parents are now planning to upgrade to a more spacious 7-seater. A few points about our usage: • We are a family of four, so the third row will remain folded most of the time and will primarily be used as additional luggage space. • Our annual running is quite low. • Around 70% of our driving is on highways. • We intend to keep the new vehicle for the next 10-12 years. The shortlisted models are: * Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 Petrol Manual * Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select Petrol Manual * Hyundai Alcazar Prestige * Tata Safari Adventure X Plus Petrol Manual One concern that is making the decision difficult is the possibility of higher ethanol blending in petrol in the future. We are not considering a diesel vehicle because our low running could lead to DPF-related issues. Considering our usage pattern, long-term ownership plans, and concerns about future fuel standards, which option would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Verified
•9w

Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 petrol manual. Your driving is mostly highway and you plan to keep it 10-12 years, and this one feels the most relaxed and secure at speed, with a comfy second row and a big, usable boot when the third row is folded. The performance, refinement and reliability of the engine is also very good but the only downside is a low fuel economy, single digits or low double digit figures if you are careful. But since your driving is low this should not be a big issue. The XUV 7XO is E20-ready, as are the others, so your ethanol worry for the next decade is largely covered. If blends rise beyond E20 later, expect a small drop in economy across all petrol cars rather than a single clear loser. Between the rest, the Tata Safari would be an option, as it too offers a very good ride quality and stability at speed is good. The third row is also more comfortable but this would not be an advantage for you given that it would remain a luggage area only. As for the Scorpio N, it is tough but heavy and bouncy on long highway runs and noticeably thirstier; it suits rough roads more than long fast cruises. The Alcazar is easier to drive in the city and will use less fuel, but it is narrower, and it does not feel as planted or as reassuring as the Mahindra or the Tata on long highways.

VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleTata Safari
VehicleMahindra Scorpio N
VehicleHyundai Alcazar