Mahindra XUV700 vs XUV500: Dimensions, Engine Specifications, And Features Compared

Mahindra’s latest SUV, the XUV700, promises to be a lot more premium and powerful than its spiritual successor, the XUV500. Let’s compare both their features, dimensions and specifications to find out how much the XUV700 has progressed when compared to the XUV500. 

Dimensions

*Without roofrails 

The XUV700’s overall length and wheelbase is longer than the XUV500 by 110mm and 50mm respectively. That said, the XUV700’s width and height remains unchanged when compared to its predecessor. Do note that the XUV700’s height has been measured without roofrails when compared to the XUV500. 

Features

The XUV500 comes with all the features one would require such as a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, analogue dials with multi-info display, ambient lighting, and an Arkamys tuned sound system. 

The XUV700 gets all of that, along with a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system (running on Mahindra’s new AdrenoX UI), a full fledged 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 12-speaker Sony 3D sound system, memory setting for the power driver’s seat, and LED headlamps with high beam assist. 

Mahindra’s latest SUV also comes equipped with driver assistance features such as lane keeping assist, auto emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. 

Safety Features

Both SUVs get an equally impressive list of safety features. But, the XUV700 comes with an additional airbag (total - 7), a 360-degree camera, and a blind spot monitor. 

Petrol Engine

*not on sale anymore   

Before the BS6 emissions norms kicked in, the XUV500 was offered with a 2.2-litre turbo-petrol engine belting out 140PS and 320Nm. The XUV700 now comes with a smaller 2-litre turbo-petrol unit. However, it puts out 60PS and 60Nm more than the XUV500’s motor.

Also, the XUV700 can be had with both manual and automatic transmission (will be launched soon) options compared to the XUV500. But considering the newer engine’s performance on tap, the claimed fuel efficiency could be much lesser than the XUV500’s unit. 

Diesel Engine

The power and torque outputs of the XUV700’s base-spec MX diesel and the XUV500 are exactly the same. It’s just that the former can be had with only a manual while the latter also gets an automatic transmission. 

However, if you opt for the AdrenoX (AX) trim, which will be launched soon, the XUV700’s 2.2-litre diesel engine puts out 30PS and up to 90Nm more torque than the XUV500. This version of the XUV700’s engine will be offered with manual and automatic as well as front-wheel and all-wheel drivetrains. 

That said, the XUV500 was also offered with an all-wheel drivetrain until the BS6 norms kicked off in April 2020. 

Prices And Verdict

*prices of entry level variants revealed so far 

It looks like Mahindra could repeat another XUV500 with the XUV700. With such aggressive prices, the XUV700 not only has the capability to the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari, but it could be a potential threat to smaller SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming VW Taigun.