Mahindra Xuv 3xo vs Kia Sonet

Autocar India
Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra Xuv 3xo

AX7 Luxury 1.2 Petrol GDI AT

15.04 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AT

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
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

N/A

Max Engine Power

130.5 hp at 5000 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

15.86 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.2 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

42 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
18.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
16.3 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.1 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
7.42 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
8.7 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

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

Turning Radius

5.3 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3995 mm

Width

1821 mm
1790 mm

Height

1647 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

201 mm
None mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

364 litres
385 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
None kg

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Front Seatback Pockets

UV Cut Glass

–

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Third Row AC Vents

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Powered Tailgate

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Foldable Seatback Table

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

Comfort Headrest

Door Pockets

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Cooled Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

12 Volt Port

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Sunglass Holder

–

Trunk Light

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Heads Up Display

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Boot Open Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Seat Belt Warning

Video Recording

–

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Brake Fade Support

–

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Foglamps

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ottoman Seats

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.24-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Bose

Speakers

6
–

Front Passenger Screen

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Inbuilt Music App

–

Connected Car Features

Live Traffic Updates On App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

App Details

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Smart Drive Information

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Phone App

Location Based Services

In Car Payment

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Service Reminder Via App

Live Location Sharing

Digital Key

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Home to Car Connectivity

Low Battery Warning

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

Summon Mode

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I’m planning to buy a compact SUV for my dad, who is 64 years old. He currently owns a 2015 Hyundai Creta diesel automatic (torque converter), but he now finds it a little difficult to drive because of its size. He prefers a smaller, easy-to-manoeuvre automatic SUV. The expected usage would be around 70% in town and 30% on highways. The options I’m currently considering are: Kia Sonet 1.5 Diesel Automatic Toyota Taisor Petrol Automatic Mahindra XUV 3XO Petrol Automatic What other options would you recommend considering his age, ease of driving, comfort, size, and our usage pattern? My budget is a maximum of Rs 14 lakh. I’d really appreciate your suggestions and a comparison of the best options.

•2w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•13w

I have to buy a car. So, I have shortlisted a few options: Sonet vs Syros vs Kylaq vs Xuv 3xo vs Tekton vs Seltos vs Clavis. My budget is under 13 lakh.