Kia’s new SUV, Syros, has shaken the Indian market with the amount of tech its offering that none in their right mind would have thought.

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO – Dimensions

• Kia Syros is 5 mm longer than the Mahindra XUV3XO.
• Mahindra XUV3XO is wider by up to 31 mm, offering a broader stance.
• XUV3XO is taller than both the lower-spec Syros but shorter than its highest variant.
• XUV3XO has a 50 mm longer wheelbase, which may improve cabin space.
• XUV3XO has 11 mm more ground clearance, aiding rough terrain capability.
• Syros has a smaller turning radius, making it more maneuverable.
• Syros offers significantly more boot space, ranging from 390L to 465L, while XUV3XO has 364L.
• Syros has a 3L larger fuel tank, potentially offering a better range.

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO – Engine Specifications

• XUV3XO produces 8 BHP less with its lower-spec turbo engine while it produced 11 BHP more with its top-spec turbo engine.
• XUV3XO offers 28 – 78 NM more torque than Syros.
• Syros gets a 7-speed DCT transmission, while XUV3XO has a 6-speed AT.
• XUV3XO has better fuel efficiency, ranging from 17.96 to 20.1 kmpl.

• XUV3XO produces 1 BHP more than Syros.
• XUV3XO offers 50 Nm more torque than Syros.
• Syros gets a 6-speed automatic transmission, while XUV3XO has a 6-speed AMT.
• XUV3XO has better fuel efficiency, ranging from 20.6 to 21.2 kmpl, compared to Syros’ 17.65 to 20.75 kmpl.

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO – Features

• XUV3XO has Bi-LED headlamps, while Syros gets LED MFR.
• Syros has a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system and instrument cluster, while XUV3XO gets 10.25-inch units.
• Syros offers powered driver seats, while XUV3XO does not.
• Syros has ventilated front and rear seats, which are missing in XUV3XO.
• XUV3XO gets dual-zone auto climate control, while Syros has single-zone.
• Syros features ambient lighting, which is missing in XUV3XO.
• Syros has rear sunblinds, which are not available in XUV3XO.
• Syros offers 3 drive and terrain modes, while XUV3XO has only 3 drive modes.
• XUV3XO comes with selectable steering modes, which are not available in Syros.

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO – Price and Warranty

• XUV3XO is more affordable, with a starting price of Rs. 7.99 lakh, which is Rs. 1.01 lakh lower than Syros’ Rs. 9 lakh base price.
• The top-end variant of Syros costs Rs. 17.80 lakh, which is Rs. 2.24 lakh higher than XUV3XO’s Rs.15.56 lakh top model.

• Both SUVs offer a standard warranty of 3 years with unlimited kilometers.
• Syros provides an extended warranty of up to 5 years with unlimited kilometers, while XUV3XO limits the extended coverage to 1,50,000 kilometers.

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO – Verdict

In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally upon you, however, if you ask us, we recommend the Kia Syros. We understand it carries a premium over the XUV3XO, but the reason we recommend Syros is because this small SUV has features that none of the SUVs in above Compact SUV Segment have. Moreover, no SUV in its Syros are offering it; and on top of that, you can crazy comfort inside irrespective of the fact that from outside it looks small. The XUV 3XO is a really good SUV as well, and even it offers that some SUV in its segment doesn’t have. It also has it comfort in the rear seats thanks to its longest wheelbase of 2600 mm. The XUV 3XO is also capable of covering long distances as its highly fuel efficient over it. So the main question is, which SUV are you going to choose? Syros or XUV 3XO? Let us know!