Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 2.72 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra XUV 3XO priced at Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra XUV 3XO (Diesel Model) is 21.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra XUV 3XO (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine.

Carens vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRXUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo AT
Engine Type CRDi VGT mStallion (TGDi) engine
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 18.2 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo ATRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
128 reviews
70 reviews
165 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.48 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 18.2 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/55 R17 195/60
Boot Space 210 Liters 364 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 29,965 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
... ...
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 69,762 XUV 3XO Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
mStallion (TGDi) engine
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
128.73bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
...
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
42 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
...
...
Mileage (ARAI)
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18.2 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.3 m
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Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/55 R17
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
65 W USB - C Fast Charging, Adjustable Headrest for 2nd Row Middle Passenger, Soft Touch Leatherette on Dashboard & Door Trims
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
210 Liters
364 Liters
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Electronic Trumpet Horn, LED DRL with Front turn Indicator, Diamond Cut Alloys
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2600 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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Addtional Comfort Features
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
Smart Steering Modes, Auto Wiper
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Twin HD 26.03 cm Infotainment, Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect
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Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
8
4
...
Rear Entertainment System
...
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
...
Air Quality Control
...
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers, Level 2 ADAS (Smart Pilot Assist and Etc.), Auto Dimming IRVM, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
...
Speed Assist System
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Puc Expiry
...
...
Insurance Expiry
...
...
E Manual
...
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Mahindra XUV 3XO
  • Spacious cabin with enough legroom
  • headroom
  • and cabin width for 5 occupants
  • Petrol and diesel engine options offer a strong balance of refinement and performance
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof
  • digital instrument cluster
  • 2-zone climate control
  • and a Harman Kardon music system
  • 6 airbags
  • ABS with EBD
  • ISOFIX as standard
  • Higher variants add 360-degree camera and front parking sensors too
  • Advanced driver assistance features such as lane-assist and adaptive cruise control are well-tuned for Indian driving conditions
  • Good ride comfort and high speed stability even with passengers and luggage on board
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
  • Rivals like the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon offer more boot space
  • Missing features: Ventilated seats
  • powered driver’s seat
  • ambient lighting
  • parcel tray
  • Turbo-petrol engine’s fuel-efficiency especially in heavy traffic will be low (10-12 kmpl)

Is Mahindra XUV 3XO Better Than Kia Carens?

80% users have chosen Mahindra XUV 3XO over Kia Carens in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 369 users have also rated Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Carens on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra XUV 3XO is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XUV 3XO Carens
Mileage 3.9 4.2
Performance 4.7 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 4.2 4.0
Safety 4.8 4.2
Features 4.7 4.6
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Mahindra XUV 3XO Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
  • Petrol
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Carens Vs XUV 3XO Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 4.44 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the AX7 L Turbo AT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of XUV 3XO produces 128.73bhp@5000rpm of power and 230Nm@1500-3750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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