The sub-4m SUV segment in India is very fierce and competitive, with a plethora of options to pick from. With the introduction of XUV 3XO, Mahindra is aiming to be the best seller in this segment, but can it compete and takedown the Venue?
The XUV 3XO is a very muscular and aggressive-looking car with a larger grille and striking headlamp setup, while the Venue is more urban-friendly with a sleek, basic design on the front and connected LED taillamps on the rear, giving a modern-day appeal. While the length of both the cars is the same, the XUV 3XO is a much more spacious car with better width, height, and wheelbase.
| Engine Variants | Mahindra XUV 3XO | Hyundai Venue |
| Petrol | 1.2L Turbo (129 BHP, 200 NM) | 1.2L (82 BHP, 114 NM) / 1.0L Turbo ( 120 BHP, 172 NM) |
| Diesel | 1.5L Turbo (115 BHP, 300NM) | 1.5L (114 BHP, 250NM) |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / AMT (Petrol) & 6-speed MT / AT (Diesel) | 5-speed MT / 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT / 6-speed AT (Diesel) |
The XUV 3XO’s turbo petrol engine is more torquier than Venue’s 1.0L turbo but the DCT gearbox of Venue is much smoother and quicker than AT of XUV 3XO.
Features And Technology
| Tech | Mahindra XUV 3XO | Hyundai Venue |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen |
| Digital Driver’s Display | Yes, 10.25-inch | Yes, 4.2-inch MID |
| ADAS | Yes (Top-End) | Yes (Top-End) |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Single-Pane Sunroof |
| Ambient Lightning | Multi-coloured | Single colour |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Harman Kardon | Bose (Top-End only) |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic | Single-zone automatic |
While the XUV 3XO offers better infotainment and a panoramic roof, the Bose audio system on Venue is exceptional and counters the 3XO with this. Another note-worthy mention of XUV 3XO is the first-in-segment electric parking brake with auto-hold.
Both the cars are extremely safe, with six standard airbags, the XUV 3XO has a 5-star rating on the Global NCAP, while Venue has a 4-star rating on the ASEAN NCAP.
Conclusion
The XUV 3XO is launched at ₹9 Lakh while the Venue starts at ₹7.94 Lakh (ex-showroom).
The XUV 3XO promises stronger performance coupled with a tech-rich cabin, while the Venue counters with a smooth gearbox, good ride quality and a premium Bose audio system.
