Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy Mahindra XUV 3XO or Kia Sonet? 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. Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts at Rs 7.79 Lakh ex-showroom for MX1 (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). XUV 3XO has 1498 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XUV 3XO has a mileage of 21.2 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

XUV 3XO Vs Sonet

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

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

Variant

AX7 L Diesel

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,80,941^*

Rs.17,14,504^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,883/month

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Rs.33,375/month

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Insurance

Rs.64,554

Rs.65,599

User Rating

4.6

Based on 419 Reviews

4.4

Based on 298 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbo with CRDe

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1498

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

115.05bhp@3750rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

300Nm@1500-2500rpm

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

6-Speed AT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.6	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42	45
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	215/55 R17	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
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	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
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	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	Glacier White PearlMagma Red WithAurora Black PearlClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueMagma RedGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet 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	Electronic Trumpet Horn more	Sunglass holder more
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	No	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
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	Yes	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
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	4	7
Additional Features	Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer more	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	Yes	-

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- Limited bootspace. No parcel shelf provided.
- Minor misses: seat ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay.
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

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Questions & answers

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

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

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