Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Maruti Suzuki S Cross price starts at Rs. 12.92 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV300, priced at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the XUV300 offers a claimed 19.7 kmpl, while the S Cross delivers 18.43 kmpl. On the performance front, the XUV300 uses a 1497cc engine producing 115.05bhp@3750rpm and the S Cross a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the XUV300 and S Cross, the XUV300 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the S Cross stands out for affordability.

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XUV300 vs S Cross Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XUV300Maruti Suzuki S Cross
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.76 LakhRs. 12.92 Lakh
Mileage 19.7 kmpl18.43 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1462 cc
Max power 115.05bhp@3750rpm103.25bhp@6000rpm

XUV300 vs S Cross Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XUV300 W8 Opt AMT DT DieselMaruti Suzuki S Cross Alpha AT
Rating
274 reviews
58 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.76 Lakh Rs. 12.92 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,HatchbackAll SUV Cars
Max Power 115.05bhp@3750rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 4 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.7 Kmpl 18.43 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/60 R16
Boot Space Not Available 375 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
CRDi
K15B Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
115.05bhp@3750rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1500-2500rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Fuel Supply System
Di
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1130-1170 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74.0 X 85.0
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
42 Liters
48 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.7 Kmpl
18.43 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
20 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
21 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
McPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension Rear
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam & coil spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Solid Disc
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3
5.5
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/60 R16
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial,Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster
7 Step illumination Control,TFT information Display with Trip Meter & Fuel Consumption,Front Map Lamp,Satin Plating Finish on AC Louver Vents,Satin Chrome Interior Finish,Piano Black Centre Louver Face,Glove Box illumination,Front Footwell illumination,Luggage Room illumination,Door Armrest with Leather Finish
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Semi
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
375 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate
Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles,Silver Skid Plate Garnish.B-Pillar Black Out,Centre Wheel Cap,Chrome Front Grille,Black Roof Rail,Machined Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1821*1627 mm3
4300*1785*1595 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2600 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
9 Touch Screen Infotainment, 2 Tweeters, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, Apple Car Play, Android Auto
Not Available
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-dimming IRVM
Soft Touch IP,Dust & Pollen Filter,Driver Side Footrest,Sunglass Holder,Driver Side Vanity Mirror,Reclining Rear Seat,Vanity Mirror Lamps,Engine Auto Start-Stop Cancel Switch
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
SMS Read Out
17.78cm Touchscreen Smartplay Studio,Navigation System with Live traffic Update(through Smartplay Studio App),2 Tweeters
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Sunroof
Single Pane
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
No
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Corner Braking Control, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Panic Braking Signal, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Roll-over Mitigation
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available

Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available

Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra XUV300
  • Big feature list, comfortable ride quality, torquey diesel engine, safety tech
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Now gets a refined 1.5-litre petrol with smart hybrid tech, finally gets an automatic option, very spacious, brilliant ride quality.
Mahindra XUV300
  • Average cabin space, small boot, noise/vibration levels (diesel)
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Crossover in a sea of SUVs, interior quality doesn't feel premium, no diesel engine option.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I want to buy Maruti S Cross zeta or sigma, could you please suggest me which one is best or go for XUV 300 W6 diesel model? Please suggest.
  • Thanks a lot for your valuable reply
  • Maruti S-Cross is available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine that can be had with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed torque converter. As for the variants, we would suggest you to go with the S-Cross Zeta variant if you are not on a limited budget. The S-Cross is a very capable city car and offers a spacious cabin, brilliant ride quality and a fuel-efficient petrol engine. On the other hand, the XUV300 utilises a 1.5-litre diesel engine with mechanical upgrades to meet BS6 emission norms. The XUV300 BS6 diesel is offered with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT options. 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. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Mahindra XUV 300 vs Maruti S Cross
Q. Maruti Suzuki S-cross or Mahindra XUV 300?
  • Both Maruti S-Cross and Mahindra XUV300 are good SUVs with a lot to offer for its customers. If you are looking for a car with a refined petrol engine, spacious cabin, great efficiency and brilliant ride quality, then you may opt for the Maruti S-Cross. The S-Cross is a very capable city car and with a petrol engine, it becomes even better in its city duties. On the other hand, the XUV300 would be a better pick if you are eyeing for a stylish SUV with an extensive list of features, comfortable ride quality and a great safety package. The XUV300 has got the style and the substance to make your heart want it, but your head might think otherwise looking at the space on offer. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Mahindra XUV 300 vs Maruti S Cross
Q. Which is better, Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV300?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges if it's polished and the latest tech you're after. On the other hand, Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. 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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Mahindra XUV300 Vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
As per the users experiences Mahindra XUV300 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki S Cross is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Maruti Suzuki S Cross is cheaper than Mahindra XUV300 by ₹1.84 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Mahindra XUV300 delivers better mileage 19.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
For the W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of XUV300 produces 115.05bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of S Cross produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XUV300 has better performance.

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