Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Kia Syros price starts at Rs. 8.42 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.62 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV 3XO, priced at Rs. 15.04 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the XUV 3XO a 1197cc engine producing 128.73bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and XUV 3XO, the Syros is the better pick for affordability, while the XUV 3XO stands out for performance.

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Syros vs XUV 3XO Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosMahindra XUV 3XO
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 15.04 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.2 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1197 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm128.73bhp@5000rpm

Syros vs XUV 3XO Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTX Opt Diesel ATMahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo AT
Rating
9 reviews
91 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 15.04 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6 Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.2 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 215/55 R17
Boot Space 465 Liters 364 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 29,084 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,973 Syros Insurance XUV 3XO Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
D1.5 CRDi VGT
mStallion (TGDi) engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
128.73bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6 Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
42 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.2 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
10.25 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
465 Liters
364 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Electronic Trumpet Horn
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
convertibleTop
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2600 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder | Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Rear Curtain
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Harman Kardon Premium 8 Speakers Sound System
Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
No
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
7
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder | Rear Parcel Shelf
Electronic Trumpet Horn
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Driver Seat Only
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Puc Expiry
Not Available
Yes
Insurance Expiry
Not Available
Yes
E Manual
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

rearLegroom
Not Available
878
frontLegroom
Not Available
1050

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Syros
  • Big on space: among the best rear seat experiences in the segment with recline and ventilation functions
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof plus 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display along with a 5-inch climate control display and front and rear ventilated seats to name a few
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts and also Level 2 ADAS
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 Syros
  • Quirky design might not be to everyone’s taste
  • Suspension setup needs improvement
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 Kia Syros Better Than Mahindra XUV 3XO?

56% users have chosen Kia Syros over Mahindra XUV 3XO in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 150 users have also rated Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Syros XUV 3XO
Mileage 3.5 4.0
Performance 3.5 4.8
Comfort 4.3 4.7
Maintenance 3.5 4.3
Safety 4.3 4.9
Features 2.7 4.3
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Kia Syros Vs Mahindra XUV 3XO FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Kia Syros is cheaper than Mahindra XUV 3XO by ₹6.62 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the HTX Opt Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Syros produces 114bhp@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 in terms of performance both are same.

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