Mahindra is nearing the completion of testing for the XUV300, indicating an imminent launch. With this in mind, a comprehensive comparison between the XUV300 and one of its competitors, the Hyundai Venue, as it seems fitting to assess Mahindra’s preparation to potentially dominate the segment.
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| Dimensions | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
| Width | 1821 MM | 1774 MM |
| Height | 1627 MM | 1617 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2600 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 180 MM | 195 MM |
| Boot Space | 257 L | 350 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
When it comes to Dimensions –
| Turbo Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 998cc |
| Power | 108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP | 118.41 BHP |
| Torque | 200 NM / 230 NM | 172 NM |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT & AMT | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT |
In Engine Options, the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift and the Hyundai Venue comes with a Turbo Petrol powertrain. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift comes with a 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 108.62 BHP and 200 NM of torque for non-turbo trims, and 128.73 BHP and 230 NM of torque for turbo trims mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The Hyundai Venue comes with a 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine delivering 118.41 BHP, and 172 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed IMT and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox.
| Diesel | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1497cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 115.05 BHP | 113.98 BHP |
| Torque | 300 NM | 250 NM |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT / AMT | 6 Speed MT |
Additionally, both the SUVs get Diesel Powertrain as option as well. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder diesel engine puts out 115.05 BHP and 300 NM of torque mated to a 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The Hyundai Venue is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel producing 113.98 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox.
| Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder | |
| Displacement | 1197cc | |
| Power | 81.80 BHP | |
| Torque | 115 NM | |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT | |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL |
Last but not the least, the Venue has non-turbo petrol engine to offer. The 1.2 L 4-Cylinder NA petrol engine that puts out 81.80 BHP and 114 NM of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only.
| Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single-Pane |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up/down for Driver only | One touch up/down for Driver only |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | – | Yes |
| AC | Dual-Zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | – |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital | 4.2-inch Color TFT |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | – | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 Speaker Standard Sound System | 6 Speaker Standard Sound system |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | – | Yes |
| Powered Seats | – | 4-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Safety Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six airbags |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Front Disc |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | – |
| ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Expected Rs. 8.50 – Rs. 15.50 L |
| Hyundai Venue | Rs. 7.94 – Rs. 13.48 L |
The Hyundai Venue is priced from Rs. 7.99 Lakh for the entry-level variant, “E” while the XUV300 Facelift base trim “W2” is expected to start from Rs. 8.50 Lakh. The Top trim of the Venue, “SX (O)” is priced at Rs. 13.48 lakh while the top trim of XUV300 Facelift, W8 (O) Turbo AT” is expected to be priced at Rs. 15.50 Lakh.
As for the warranty, the XUV300 warranty period is 3 years/1,00,000 KM and can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 KM, and the Hyundai is offering 3 years/1,00,00 KM warranty period for the Venue and can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 KM.
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking to buy an SUV without wanting to wait for the launch of the XUV300 Facelift, then you should go ahead and buy the Venue as it comes with good amount of features, very fuel efficient, good amount of space and comfort on offer, and the engine performance is really good. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to launch in the early 2024, and while we don’t exactly what new features it’s going to get, it’s still worth waiting around to find about it before landing on any decision. So, what are you gonna do?
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