Mahindra XUV 3X0 Detailed Review | Petrol, Diesel, ADAS, Manual,...
- May 4, 2024
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Mahindra and Kia are key players in the subcompact SUV segment in our market, offering the XUV 3XO and the Sonet, respectively. We previously compared their on-paper specifications, this time we put them in a head-to-head performance comparison to see how they fare in real-world conditions.
Mahindra XUV 3XO |
Kia Sonet |
|
Engine capacity |
1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine |
1-litre turbo-petrol engine |
Power |
130 PS |
120 PS |
Torque |
230 Nm |
172 Nm |
Transmission |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
6-speed clutchless MT/ 7-speed DCT |
Mahindra offers the XUV 3XO with two 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine choices and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. In contrast, the Sonet is offered with a 1-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine option.
For this comparison, we have selected the 130 PS 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol unit of the XUV 3XO and the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine available with the Sonet, equipped with their respective automatic transmission options. The XUV's T-GDI petrol engine delivers 10 PS and a significant 58 Nm more torque than the Sonet's powertrain, a difference that will surely reflect in its performance figures.
Mahindra XUV 3XO (AT) |
Kia Sonet (DCT) |
|
0-100 kmph |
11.21 seconds |
11.94 seconds |
Quarter mile |
17.72s @ 125.72kmph |
18.53s @ 124.96kmph |
100-0 kmph |
41.03 metres |
41.72 metres |
The increased power output and torque translate into better acceleration and quarter-mile performance for the Mahindra SUV, which completes the quarter mile nearly a second quicker than its Kia rival.
In terms of braking performance also, the XUV 3XO stops marginally better than the Sonet, achieving a stopping distance of 41.03 metres compared to the Sonet’s 41.72 metres.
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Pricing-wise, the XUV 3XO starts from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while its 130 PS turbo-petrol variants start at Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). However, these prices are introductory. On the other hand, the Sonet ranges from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom), with its turbo-petrol variants starting from Rs 10.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
Aside from competing against each other, both rival the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Taisor.
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