Tata Nexon vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

AMT
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
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

N/A

Max Engine Power

115 hp at 3750 rpm
130.5 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
42 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
15.86 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.2 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Turning Radius

5.1 m
5.3 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
3990 mm

Width

1804 mm
1821 mm

Height

1620 mm
1647 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm
201 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
364 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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

1-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
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

UV Cut Glass

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cooled Storage

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

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
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Video Recording

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Speed Assist System

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

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 Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

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

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

Speakers

4
6

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
10.24-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

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

App Details

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

In Car Payment

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

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?

•5w

I am planning to buy a new car in the sub-4m SUV segment, but I am not sure whether I should buy the Nexon/XUV 3XO or wait until next year for the Mahindra Concept S or the new-generation Nexon (Project Garud).

•11w

Hello everyone, I’m planning to buy my first car with a budget of around Rs. 15 lakh (on-road). I’ve shortlisted the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 AT and the newly launched Tata Nexon Camo DCA. The updated Nexon now comes with a factory-fitted 360° dashcam, which is a nice addition. I’m planning to buy an automatic, but a few colleagues who own cars have suggested that the Nexon DCA has had reliability concerns and recommended going with the torque converter automatic in the XUV 3XO instead. I’d love to hear opinions from owners and experts. Which one would you recommend for long-term ownership in terms of reliability, driving experience, maintenance, and overall value? Note: I’m from Bangalore and travel to my native place in Andhra Pradesh twice a year, which is roughly 600 km from Bangalore.

•13w

Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy my first car and would really appreciate your suggestions. My priorities are safety (top priority), good-looking design, decent mileage and automatic transmission. I drive around 1,000 km per month and this will be my first car. I plan to keep it for at least 5 years and I am currently considering Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026), Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO. If you have owned or driven any of these, I would love to hear about your real-world experience regarding reliability, service and maintenance costs, automatic gearbox performance, mileage and comfort for city and highway driving. I am also curious about long-term ownership experience. Which one would you recommend, and why? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

•13w

Hi, I am planning to buy an electric vehicle and am considering the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. Since it offers more cabin space and a taller seating position than the Tata Nexon EV, it seems like a better fit for my needs. What are your thoughts on the XUV 3XO EV? Would you recommend it over the Tata Nexon EV?