Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet: Real-world Performance Compared

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Both subcompact SUVs offer a turbo-petrol engines with automatic transmission options, let’s see which one is quicker in the real world

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet

Mahindra and Kia are key players in the subcompact SUV segment in our market, offering the XUV 3XO and the Sonet, respectively. We previously compared their on-paper specifications, this time we put them in a head-to-head performance comparison to see how they fare in real-world conditions.

Specifications

Kia Sonet
 

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Sonet

Engine capacity

1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine

1-litre turbo-petrol engine

Power

130 PS

120 PS

Torque

230 Nm

172 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

6-speed clutchless MT/ 7-speed DCT

Mahindra offers the XUV 3XO with two 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine choices and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. In contrast, the Sonet is offered with a 1-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine option.

For this comparison, we have selected the 130 PS 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol unit of the XUV 3XO and the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine available with the Sonet, equipped with their respective automatic transmission options. The XUV's T-GDI petrol engine delivers 10 PS and a significant 58 Nm more torque than the Sonet's powertrain, a difference that will surely reflect in its performance figures.

Performance Comparison

Mahindra XUV 3XO
 

Mahindra XUV 3XO (AT)

Kia Sonet (DCT)

0-100 kmph

11.21 seconds 

11.94 seconds

Quarter mile 

17.72s @ 125.72kmph

18.53s @ 124.96kmph

100-0 kmph

41.03 metres

41.72 metres

The increased power output and torque translate into better acceleration and quarter-mile performance for the Mahindra SUV, which completes the quarter mile nearly a second quicker than its Kia rival.

In terms of braking performance also, the XUV 3XO stops marginally better than the Sonet, achieving a stopping distance of 41.03 metres compared to the Sonet’s 41.72 metres.

Kia Sonet

Pricing-wise, the XUV 3XO starts from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while its 130 PS turbo-petrol variants start at Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). However, these prices are introductory. On the other hand, the Sonet ranges from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom), with its turbo-petrol variants starting from Rs 10.56 lakh (ex-showroom).

Aside from competing against each other, both rival the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Taisor.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO Price in India
City On Road Price
Delhi Rs. 9.37 Lakh
Kolkata Rs. 9.10 Lakh
Bangalore Rs. 9.92 Lakh
Hyderabad Rs. 9.89 Lakh
Mumbai Rs. 9.65 Lakh
Ahmedabad Rs. 9.47 Lakh
Pune Rs. 9.65 Lakh
Chennai Rs. 10.05 Lakh
Patna Rs. 9.56 Lakh
Jaipur Rs. 9.58 Lakh
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