Skoda Kushaq vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo

Autocar India
Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

19.19 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

1498 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

N/A

Max Engine Power

149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
130.5 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
230 Nm at 1500 - 3750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
18.2 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
42 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.42 kmpl
–

0-100kph

9.62 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
–

User Reported Mileage

–
15.86 kmpl

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
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 and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
5.3 m

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
3990 mm

Width

1760 mm
1821 mm

Height

1612 mm
1647 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
201 mm

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
364 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

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

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Interior Lamps

–

Heated ORVM

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

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

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

–

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

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

–

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 Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

AUX Input

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–
Harman/Kardon

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

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?