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 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts Rs 7.99 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 20.6 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Sonet Vs XUV 3XO
| Key Highlights | Kia Sonet | Mahindra XUV 3XO |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.18,52,367* | Rs.17,10,696* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 18 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO comparison
- Kia Sonet
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 12 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.47 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.34 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.70 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.40 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 9.15 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.49 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.66 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.83 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.63 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.85 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.95 Lakh*
Rs15.70 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XUV 3XO
- MX2 diesel (Diesel) 9.99 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro Diesel (Diesel) 10.49 Lakh*
- MX3 Diesel (Diesel) 10.99 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro Diesel (Diesel) 11.39 Lakh*
- MX3 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.79 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel (Diesel) 12.19 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.99 Lakh*
- AX7 L Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel (Diesel) 13.69 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.49 Lakh*
- MX1 (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro (Petrol) 9.39 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro AT (Petrol) 10.39 Lakh*
- MX3 (Petrol) 9.74 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- MX3 AT (Petrol) 11.40 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro AT (Petrol) 11.69 Lakh*
- AX5 L Turbo (Petrol) 11.38 Lakh*
- AX7 Turbo (Petrol) 12.56 Lakh*
- AX5 AT (Petrol) 11.61 Lakh*
- AX5 L Turbo AT (Petrol) 12.75 Lakh*
- AX7 L Turbo (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- AX7 Turbo AT (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- AX7 L Turbo AT (Petrol) 15.56 Lakh*
Rs14.49 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition (Petrol) 6.75 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXL Night And Day Edition AMT (Petrol) 7.25 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs6.75 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.18,52,367* | Rs.17,10,696* | Rs.7,53,794* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.35,263/month | Rs.32,563/month | Rs.14,356/month |
| Insurance | Rs.70,531 | Rs.66,081 | Rs.31,555 |
| User Rating | Based on 146 Reviews | Based on 227 Reviews | Based on 495 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | 1.5L CRDi VGT | Turbo with CRDe | 1.0L Energy |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 1498 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 114bhp@4000rpm | 115.05bhp@3750rpm | 71bhp@6250rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 18 | 15 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 21.2 | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19 | - | 19.17 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | - | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3995 | 3990 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1790 | 1821 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1642 | 1647 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | - | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | 2 Zone | No |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | No | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | No | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | |||
| Headlight | |||
| Taillight | |||
| Front Left Side | |||
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl +3 MoreSonet Colours | Dune Beige Everest White Stealth Black Plus Galvano Grey Stealth Black Dune Beige Plus Stealth Black +11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours | Ice Cool White Kiger Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | No | - |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | No | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | - | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Kia Sonet
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.
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
- Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
- Cabin insulation could have been better.
- Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
- Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space
Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Limited bootspace. No parcel shelf provided.
- Minor misses: seat ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay.
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