Mahindra Xuv 7xo vs Hyundai Alcazar

Autocar India
Mahindra XUV 7XO

Mahindra Xuv 7xo

AX7 Luxury 2.2 Diesel AWD AT

25.79 lakh

Hyundai Alcazar

Hyundai Alcazar

Signature 1.5 Diesel AT 6 seat

21.10 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1493 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

All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

185 hp at 3500 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
50 litres

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.1 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.50 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
16.30 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.08 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
7.05 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.05 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Non-independent, Torsion 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 and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/55 R19
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/55 R19
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4695 mm
4560 mm

Width

1890 mm
1800 mm

Height

1755 mm
1710 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2760 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Electric Tailgate Release

Driving Modes

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Cup Holders

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Remote Locking

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cruise Control

Acoustic Windshield

–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Auto Parking

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Ambient Lighting

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Traction Control

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Video Recording

–

Seat Belt Warning

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Airbags

7
6

Heads Up Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Lane Keep Assist

Child Safety Lock

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Brake Assist (BA)

Front Collision Avoidance

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Automatic Headlamps

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Automatic Wipers

Passenger Airbag

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
Auto

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Driver Attention Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Front Fog Lamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Projector Headlamps

Connected LED

–

ORVM turn indicators

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Roof Rails

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Adjustable Front Headrests

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Massage Seats

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

7
6

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Second Row USB port

Type C
Type C

Audio System

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Front Passenger Screen

–

Touchpad

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Bose

CD Player

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Video Player

Voice Commands

Alexa

Speakers

16
8

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Third Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

In Car Payment

–

Find My Car

Phone App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Alexa Compatibility

Auto Crash Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Geo Fence

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

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
•10w

Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 petrol manual. Your driving is mostly highway, and you plan to keep it for 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 are also very good, but the only downside is a low fuel economy, single-digit 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. Among 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 Mahindra Scorpio-N price starts at Rs. 13.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Mahindra Scorpio N mileage figures from our real-world testing were 7.9kpl city and 9.4kpl highway for the petrol automatic, 8.6kpl city and 11.7kpl highway for the diesel automatic, and 7.3kpl for the petrol manual.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