Kia Syros vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo

Autocar India
Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra Xuv 3xo

AX7 Luxury 1.2 Petrol GDI AT

15.04 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
130.5 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
230 Nm at 1500 - 3750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–
N/A

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
18.2 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
–

Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
–

Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
42 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl
–

0-100kph

12.63 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s
–

User Reported Mileage

–
15.86 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Twist Beam

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
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
5.3 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1805 mm
1821 mm

Height

1680 mm
1647 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2600 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
364 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
201 mm

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Sunglass Holder

–

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Keyless Entry

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cooled Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Road Departure Mitigation System

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Hill Start Assist

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Rear Washer/Wiper

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Crash Test Rating

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Video Recording

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Speed Assist System

–

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Cornering Foglamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM turn indicators

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Connected LED

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Driver's Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Third Row Seats

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
6

Voice Commands

Alexa

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Harman/Kardon

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Find My Car

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Digital Key

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Emergency Call Button

–

App Details

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

In Car Payment

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

Hi Autocar team, I am planning to buy a new car for daily use, as we already have a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz at home. I drive at least 15,000km a year, and probably closer to 20,000km, so I initially considered diesel options such as the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 diesel manual. The Kia Syros EV is also on my shortlist. The on-road price of the 3XO is around Rs 11 lakh, while the Syros EV costs about Rs 15 lakh, a difference of Rs 4 lakh. I estimate annual fuel costs of around Rs 1.09 lakh for the diesel and electricity costs of Rs 30,000 for the EV, with a payback period of roughly 4.5-5 years after accounting for lower servicing costs. I can charge at home daily, rarely travel more than 300km in one trip, and can use the Ciaz for longer journeys. I am also considering installing a home solar system for around Rs 2.25 lakh. Should I buy the Syros EV, stick with the 3XO diesel or wait for the upcoming Hyundai compact EV? What should I consider regarding battery warranty, resale value, real-world range and service experience?

•13w

Hello Autocar India team, I own a Maruti Suzuki S-Presso VXI+ AMT, which I purchased in October 2024. The odometer reading is 8900 KM. I am looking to upgrade to an EV. My driving will be mostly 90% city and 10% highways 1) How much should I expect while selling my S-Presso? 2) Among Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L EV, Kia Syros EV HTK (42 kWh) and Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X55, please rank the cars.

•19w

Hi Team, I am a first time buyer and I am comparing Syros, Venue and XUV 3xo diesel models. My running isn’t that much but I intend to take my car for longer journeys. I am not sure about the petrol with this ethanol policy hence wants to buy diesel car. The DpF issue, I think I can manage it by driving more every week. Which car should I go for? I have 4-5 people of family: thank you.