Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5L 1.2 Petrol is priced at ₹11.90 Lakh.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5L 1.2 Petrol comes with 1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Mahindra XUV 3XO
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	129 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹ 11.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

7.32 Lakh

11.90 Lakh

EMI

₹13,514

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹21,982

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.5

5.0

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

385 litres

364 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

42 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

129 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

Electric Motor

Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

—

844 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.2

MStallion Turbo Charged Intercooled Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) Engine

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

230 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1197 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

20.1 kmpl

Battery

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

230 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

Width

1790 mm

1821 mm

Ground Clearance

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1610 mm

1647 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

2600 mm

Length

3995 mm

3990 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

McPherson Strut With Anti-roll Bar

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Twist Beam Suspension With Coil Spring

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.3 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 65 R16

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

205 / 65 R16

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Ventilated Seats

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Front Seatback Pockets

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Black

Black & White

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Key

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

One Touch Down

Driver

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

One Touch Up

Driver

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Body Coloured

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

—

10.25 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Digital Display

GPS Navigation System

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

—

10.25 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Umbrella Storage in Door

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED Projector

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

Halogen

Ambient Interior Lighting

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

Puddle Lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Sonet

✓360 degree camera adds to the convenient
✓Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
✓Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
✓6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine

Mahindra XUV 3XO

✓Widest cabin with segment best hip room & leg room
✓Rear center passenger gets 3 point seat belt with adjustable headrest
✓First & biggest in segment panoramic sunroof
✓Segment first safety features like electric parking brake with auto hold
✓Segment first dual zone auto AC adds to the comfort
✓All three engines are fun to drive and performance oriented
✓Torque converter AT is much better than the previous AMT
✓First & best in segment level 2 ADAS with radar + camera configuration

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