Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts at Rs. 15.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.66 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Renault Duster, priced at Rs. 18.69 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the XUV 3XO offers a claimed 18.2 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 18.45 kmpl. On the performance front, the XUV 3XO uses a 1197cc engine producing 128.73bhp@5000rpm and the Duster a 1333cc engine producing 161bhp@5250rpm. If you're deciding between the XUV 3XO and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the XUV 3XO stands out for affordability.

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XUV 3XO vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XUV 3XORenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 15.04 LakhRs. 18.69 Lakh
Mileage 18.2 kmpl18.45 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc1333 cc
Max power 128.73bhp@5000rpm161bhp@5250rpm

XUV 3XO vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo ATRenault Duster Iconic Launch Edition DCT
Rating
89 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1333 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 128.73bhp@5000rpm 161bhp@5250rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.2 Kmpl 18.45 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 225/55 R18
Boot Space 364 Liters 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 29,084 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 36,155 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance XUV 3XO Insurance Duster Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
1333 cc
Engine Type
mStallion (TGDi) engine
Turbo TCe 160
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1333 cc
Max Power
128.73bhp@5000rpm
161bhp@5250rpm
Max Torque
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort|Eco|Perso

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
42 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.2 Kmpl
18.45 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
18
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.2
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
225/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25 Inch
10.25
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
364 Liters
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Electronic Trumpet Hor
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3990*1821*1647 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
212 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
parcel shelf
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Electronic Trumpet Hor
parcel shelf
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
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
10.25 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
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
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

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

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

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

grossWeight
Not Available
1820 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
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 Renault Duster Better Than Mahindra XUV 3XO?

84% users have chosen Renault Duster over Mahindra XUV 3XO in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 140 users have also rated Renault Duster and Mahindra XUV 3XO on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XUV 3XO is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of comfort 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 XUV 3XO Duster
Mileage 3.3 4.0
Performance 3.3 4.8
Comfort 4.7 4.7
Maintenance 3.3 4.2
Safety 4.0 4.9
Features 1.7 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Pros and Cons of manual and AMT gear boxes for the Mahindra 3X0 ? Thanks
  • The Mahindra XUV 3XO Manual offers better control and a more engaging driving experience, while the AMT provides greater convenience, especially in city traffic. The ideal choice depends on your driving preferences and requirements. We recommend taking a test drive of both variants before making a decision. For further assistance, you may contact your nearest authorized Mahindra dealership through the provided dealership link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/mahindra/Delhi
Q. Need help choosing between VW Taigun 1.0 Highline, Toyota Hyryder, and Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX – Prioritizing Safety, Reliability & After-Sales Support Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a new car and have narrowed it down to three options: Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 Highline Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX edition My top priority is safety (build quality, crash ratings, stability), followed by long-term reliability and good after-sales service/support. I drive mostly in the city with occasional highway trips, so performance is a plus but not a deal-breaker. Would really appreciate real-world inputs from owners or auto experts on how these cars fare in terms of: Safety features and real-life crash safety Service experience and network reach Long-term reliability & maintenance costs Which one would you recommend for someone focused on peace of mind and safety? Thanks in advance!
  • Among the three options, the Volkswagen Taigun stands out for its exceptional build quality and strong 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, making it one of the safest choices in its segment. It offers a premium feel, stable ride, and advanced safety features, though its maintenance and spare part costs can be slightly higher compared to rivals. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, on the other hand, offers a perfect balance of safety, proven reliability, and excellent after-sales support backed by Toyota’s trusted network. It may not score as high as the Taigun in crash tests, but it ensures long-term peace of mind with lower running costs and solid resale value. The Mahindra XUV 3XO impresses with its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and feature-rich package. Overall, if your top priorities are safety, reliability, and worry-free ownership, the Volkswagen Taigun and Toyota Hyryder emerge as the most dependable and confidence-inspiring choices.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences Mahindra XUV 3XO is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Renault Duster?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper than Renault Duster by ₹3.66 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster delivers better mileage 18.45 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Renault Duster?
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. Whereas for the Iconic Launch Edition DCT version, 1333 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 161bhp@5250rpm of power and 280Nm@2000-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XUV 3XO has better performance.

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