Mahindra XUV300 vs Skoda Rapid

XUV300 Vs Rapid

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV300	Skoda Rapid
On Road Price	Rs.17,45,749^*	Rs.15,09,159^*
Mileage (city)	20 kmpl	12.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1497	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs14.76 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV300
W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel
14.76 Lakh^*
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Onyx 1.5 TDI AT BSIV
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Basic Information	W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel	Onyx 1.5 TDI AT BSIV
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,45,749^*	Rs.15,09,159^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	No
Insurance	Rs.67,057	Rs.59,626
User Rating	4.6 Based on 2447 Reviews	4.4 Based on 299 Reviews

Basic Information

W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel

Onyx 1.5 TDI AT BSIV

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,45,749^*

Rs.15,09,159^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Insurance

Rs.67,057

Rs.59,626

User Rating

4.6

Based on 2447 Reviews

4.4

Based on 299 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi	Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1497	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	115.05bhp@3750rpm	108.6bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1500-2500rpm	250Nm@1500-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Di	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi

Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1497

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

115.05bhp@3750rpm

108.6bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	20	12.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21	21.44
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.7	21.72
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42	55
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS IV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	171.92
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring	Compound link crank-axle
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	5.3 eters
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	171.92
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	11.41
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	41.56m
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	185/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	-	16
Braking (60-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	26.57m
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar

McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring

Compound link crank-axle

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4413
Width (mm)	1821	1699
Height (mm)	1627	1466
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	120
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	163
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2552
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1220
Grossweight (kg)	-	1770
Seating Capacity	5	5
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	No
Smart Access Card Entry	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	No
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-diing IRVM	Height Adjustable Head Restraints At Front Comfort Opening And Closing Of Windows Remote Control Opening And Closing Of Windows Height And Length Adjustable Steering Wheel Audio Controls On Steering Wheel Gear Shift Selector Bounce Back System Dead Pedal for Foot Rest Reading Centre Lamp At The Front Front Sun Visors Remote Control Release Of Boot Lid Storage Compartment In The Front And Rear Doors Storage Compartment In The Front Centre Console Storage Pockets On The Backrest Of The Front Seats SmartClip Card Holder Retaining Strip On The Driver Sun Visor
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	No
Fabric Upholstery	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster	Chrome Decor For Interior Door Handles Chrome Décor For Front Centre Console,Gear Shift Selector, Locking Button Of Hand Brake Chrome Trim On Air Conditioning Vents And Duct Sliders Dual Tone Ebony Sand Interiors Large Format Display Leather Wrapped Hand Brake Lever Multi Function Display(MFD) Of Travelling Time, Distance Travelled, Average speed, Iediate Consumption Average Consumption, Travel Distance Before Refuelling, Service Interval Foldable Roof Handles, For Front And Rear Passengers Coat Hook On Rear Roof Handles And B Pillars Super Support Flat Bottom Steering Wheel With Black Stitching Perforated Beige Leatherette Upholstery With Wood Design
Digital Cluster	Semi	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	-	-
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate	Chrome Surround For Radiator Grille Body Colour External Mirrors And Door Handles Body Colour Bumpers Gloss Black Décor on B Pillar Lights On Acoustic Signal Gloss Black ORVM
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Fog Lights	Front	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	185/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	NA	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	No
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	No
EBD	-	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver's Window
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	No
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

ADAS
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Adaptive High Beam Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Navigation With Live Traffic

Send POI to Vehicle From App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	SD Card Reader
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	-	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	SMS Read Out	GSM Telephone Preparation With Bluetooth And Bluetooth Audio Streaming Telephone Controls
Usb Ports	2 Port	-
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touch Screen Size	No	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra XUV300
- Comfortable even over bad roads.
- Feels premium because of class-leading safety and convenience features.
- Stable and fun to drive because of steering and good grip.
- Overtaking on highways easy, thanks to punchy diesel engine.
Skoda Rapid
- Classy mature styling.
- Fit and finish of the interiors.
- Good performance and handling makes it a driver's car
- Comfortable ride despite good handling
- Rear seat space

Mahindra XUV300
- Premium experience let down by quality issues like poorly fitting panels, mushy switches and flimsy stalks.
- Small boot will be a hassle if it’s the only car in the family.
- Cramped footwell, no space for dead pedal for driver
- Not the most spacious or comfortable backseat in the class
Skoda Rapid
- No diesel option.
- Short feature list.
- Automatic is a bit too eager for city speeds

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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Mahindra XUV300?

A ) Mahindra XUV300 is available in 4 tyre sizes - NA, 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17 and 245/75 R16.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Mahindra XUV300 include Radio, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay,.

Q ) Does Mahindra XUV300 have automatic climate control?

A ) Mahindra XUV300 has 2 Zone.

Q ) Does the Mahindra XUV300 have a sunroof?

A ) Mahindra XUV300 does not have a sunroof.

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