Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Mahindra XUV 3XO? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Sonet price starts at Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts Rs 7.79 Lakh ex-showroom for MX1 (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while XUV 3XO has 1498 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the XUV 3XO has a mileage of 21.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Sonet Vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Mahindra XUV 3XO
On Road Price	Rs.17,14,504^*	Rs.16,80,941^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
14.36 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV 3XO
AX7 L Diesel
14.07 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	GTX Plus Diesel AT	AX7 L Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,14,504^*	Rs.16,80,941^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,375/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.32,883/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.65,599	Rs.64,554
User Rating	4.4 Based on 298 Reviews	4.6 Based on 419 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

GTX Plus Diesel AT

AX7 L Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,14,504^*

Rs.16,80,941^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,375/month

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Rs.32,883/month

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Insurance

Rs.65,599

Rs.64,554

User Rating

4.4

Based on 298 Reviews

4.6

Based on 419 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5L CRDi VGT	Turbo with CRDe
Displacement (cc)	1493	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	115.05bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	300Nm@1500-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L CRDi VGT

Turbo with CRDe

Displacement (cc)

1493

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

115.05bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

300Nm@1500-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed AT

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19	20.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	42
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1790	1821
Height (mm)	1642	1647
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2600
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	205	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	364

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	- more
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	No
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlMagma Red WithAurora Black PearlClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueMagma RedGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet Colours	Dune BeigeEverest WhiteEverest White With Black RoofStealth BlackStealth Black With GreyNebula Blue With GreyDune Beige With Black RoofTango Red With Black RoofGalaxy GreyDeep Forest Grey With Black+11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	Electronic Trumpet Horn more
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	Single Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	No	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	Yes
Insurance Expiry	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	4
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Sonet
- Design: Striking styling with sharp LED headlights, snazzy alloy wheel designs, and Matte Graphite shade
- Strong feature package: Dual 10.25-inch screens, 4-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats and rear sun shades
- Powertrain options: 3 engines, including diesel and 5 transmission options to choose from
Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Spacious cabin among the roomiest in class.
- Well-specced lower variants such as the MX3 Pro and AX5.
- Long feature list including panoramic sunroof, L2 ADAS, 360° camera and twin 10.25” screens.
- Option of automatic with both petrol and diesel engine.

Kia Sonet
- Rear seat experience: Limited space for tall adults
- Misses few features compared to segment: Panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and Level-2 ADAS
Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Limited bootspace. No parcel shelf provided.
- Minor misses: seat ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO?

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 19 kmpl & the mileage of XUV 3XO is 20.6 kmpl. Mahindra XUV 3XO gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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