Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Hyundai Venue: Which Compact SUV to Choose?

Although essentially an updated iteration of the Mahindra XUV300, the new XUV 3XO comes with its distinctive visual appearance and a wide range of new features, which add zing to the car. However, it remains to be seen how Mahindra fares against the intense competition in this space. We have already compared the Mahindra XUV 3XO with its rivals like Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Tata Nexon. Here’s a look at how the Mahindra XUV 3XO will compete with the Hyundai Venue.

See: Mahindra XUV 3XO Review: XUV300 Reborn With More Excitement and Style? | Check – Price, Interior, Colors

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Hyundai Venue: Price

The Mahindra XUV is available in the price range of 3XO ₹7.49 lakhs and ₹15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Hyundai Venue is priced in between ₹7.94 lakhs and ₹13.48 lakh (ex-showroom). This means that both these compact SUVs come up against each other closely and at competitive prices. However, the XUV 3XO has a slight edge over the Spot with a marginally lower base price, while the latter has a lower top price ceiling.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Which to Choose

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Hyundai Venue: Specification

The newly launched Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV has both petrol and diesel engine options. It is available with two different petrol and single diesel engine options. The 1.2-litre mStallion TCMPFI petrol engine generates 110 bhp of peak power and 200 Nm of maximum torque, while the 1.2-litre mStallion TGDi petrol unit generates 128 bhp of peak power and 230 Nm of maximum torque. Transmission options for the petrol-powered XUV 3XO include a six-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed automatic unit. The diesel SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged CRDe motor, which is available with a six-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed AMT option. This engine churns out 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of maximum torque.

Like the Mahindra SUV, the Hyundai Venue also has three different engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel unit. The larger petrol engine generates 81 bhp of peak power and 113.8 Nm of torque, while the turbocharged petrol motor generates 118 bhp of peak power and 172 Nm of torque. The diesel unit is capable of churning out 114 bhp of peak power and 250 Nm of torque. Transmission options for the venue include a five-speed manual gearbox, a six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed DCT unit.

Date of first publication: 06 May 2024, 09:54 AM IST