Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakh which is Rs. 20,900 costlier than base model of Mahindra XUV 3XO priced at Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra XUV 3XO (Diesel Model) is 21.2 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra XUV 3XO (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine.

Sonet vs XUV 3XO

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATXUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo AT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT mStallion (TGDi) engine
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L Turbo ATRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
42 reviews
67 reviews
173 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.48 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 128.73bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Mahindra XUV 3XO Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 18.2 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 215/55 R17 195/60
Boot Space 385 Liters ... 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 29,965 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 69,762 XUV 3XO Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
mStallion (TGDi) engine
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
128.73bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
230Nm@1500-3750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
42 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
18.2 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.3 m
...
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
215/55 R17
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
65 W USB - C Fast Charging, Adjustable Headrest for 2nd Row Middle Passenger, Soft Touch Leatherette on Dashboard & Door Trims
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
...
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Electronic Trumpet Horn, LED DRL with Front turn Indicator, Diamond Cut Alloys
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3990*1821*1647 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2600 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
...
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Smart Steering Modes, Auto Wiper
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Battery Saver
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
Twin HD 26.03 cm Infotainment, Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Amplifier & Sub-woofer, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
...
Active Noise Cancellation
...
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers, Level 2 ADAS (Smart Pilot Assist and Etc.), Auto Dimming IRVM, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Puc Expiry
...
...
Insurance Expiry
...
...
E Manual
...
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
...
Tow Away Alert
...
...
Valet Mode
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
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 Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
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 Mahindra XUV 3XO Better Than Kia Sonet?

58% users have chosen Mahindra XUV 3XO over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 171 users have also rated Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XUV 3XO has out rated Kia Sonet on all the rating factors.
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 Sonet
Mileage 3.9 3.7
Performance 4.7 4.0
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 4.2 4.1
Safety 4.8 3.7
Features 4.7 4.5
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Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
Mahindra XUV 3XO has out rated Kia Sonet on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 27,901.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Kia Sonet delivers better mileage 19 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO?
For the X-line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet 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 the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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