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Mahindra has finally launched the new XUV3XO after being renamed from XUV300. Mahindra equipped the XUV3XO with so many features that its capable of competing with SUVs larger than itself like the one we’re doing in this article, Hyundai Creta. We’ll compare the two against each other to see just how good the XUV3XO is compared to Creta!
Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Design
Mahindra XUV3XO Exterior:
- C-Shaped LED DRLs; Dual Projector LED Headlamps, flat-ish bonnet, and black element with slanted vertical line made of chrome.
- Blacked-out functional roof rails, best-in-class 17-inch alloy wheels, camera on the ORVMs, and black door cladding.
- The rear gets C-shaped Tail-lamps connected with a LED Light Bar, redesigned flat-ish tailgate, and skid plates both front and rear.
Interior:
- New Free-Standing 10.25-inch Infotainment and 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster, and 4-spoke steering wheel in front of it.
- New dual round dial to control the Dual-Zone Climate Control, tweaked centre console along with new electric parking brake with auto hold.
- Gets Ambient Lighting for the whole cabin, cooled glovebox, and space underneath the centre armrest.
- The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme. and dial for drive mode.
- On top it gets segment first panoramic sunroof.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest, and 3 headrests.
Hyundai Creta’s Exterior:
- New Connected LED DRLs that spans across the bonnet, and new radiator grille.
- Quad-Beam LED Headlamps, Radar Module on lower air intake, and Camera Module in the windshield on top.
- Faux skid plates as bumpers and flat bonnet for improved road visibility.
- New 17-inch alloy wheels with square-ish wheel arches.
- The rear gets dual L-shape connected Tail-lamps while the tailgate is almost flat.
Interior:
- New Dual 10.25-inch Seamlessly Integrated Displays.
- New 4-spoke steering wheel, and HVAC Control Panel for Dual-zone Climate Control.
- Gets Ambient Lighting for the whole cabin, and some space underneath the dashboard above the glovebox.
- The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme. dual-functional dial for drive and traction mode.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest.
- On top it has panoramic sunroof.
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Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990 MM | 4330 MM |
| Width | 1827 MM | 1790 MM |
| Height | 1647 MM | 1635 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2600 NM | 2610 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 201 MM | 190 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
| Boot Space | 364 L | 433 L |
- The Creta is longer in length by 340 MM compared to XUV3XO
- The XUV3XO is wider by 37 MM over the Creta.
- The XUV3XO is taller by 12 MM over the Creta.
- The Creta has a longer wheelbase by just 10 MM over the XUV3XO.
- The XUV3XO has a higher ground clearance of 201 MM over 190 MM’s Creta.
- The Creta has a bigger fuel tank by 8 Litres compared to XUV3XO.
- The Creta has a bigger boot space by 69 Litres over XUV3XO.
Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Engine Specs
| Diesel | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 115.05 BHP | 113.45 BHP |
| Torque | 300 NM | 250 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AMT | 6 Speed MT / AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.6 KMPL – MT 21.2 KMPL – AMT | 19.1 KMPL – MT 21.8 KMPL – AT |
- The XUV3XO has more Power over the Hyundai Creta.
- The XUV3XO has more Torque over the Hyundai Creta.
- The XUV3XO in Manual has a higher fuel efficiency compared to Creta.
- The Creta however in Automatic has higher fuel efficiency over the XUV3XO.
| Turbo Petrol | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta | |
| Engine | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder MPFi | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder TGDi | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder TGDi |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 109.96 BHP | 128.73 BHP | 157.57 BHP |
| Torque | 200 NM | 230 NM [Can be boosted to 250 NM in AT] | 253 NM |
| Transmission Options | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT / AT | 7 Speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.96 KMPL – AT 18.89 KMPL – MT | 18.2 KMPL – AT 20.1 KMPL – MT | 18.4 KMPL |
- The Creta has more Power over the Mahindra XUV3XO.
- The Creta has more Torque over the Mahindra XUV3XO.
- The XUV3XO is highly fuel efficient compared to the Creta.
| Petrol | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Drivetype | – | FWD |
| Power | – | 113.18 BHP |
| Torque | – | 143.8 NM |
| Transmission | – | 6 Speed MT, 6 Speed IVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 17.4 KMPL – MT 17.7 KMPL – IVT |
- Mahindra doesn’t offer a non-turbo petrol engine with the XUV3XO.
Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Features
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| Features | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 17-inch alloy wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) |
| Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leather |
| AC | 2-zone | 2-zone |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) |
| Ambient Light | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 7 Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | – | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Seats | – | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Sunshades | – | Rear |
| Drive Modes | 3 (Zip, Zap, Zoom) | 3 (Eco, Normal, Sport) |
| Steering Modes | 3 (Normal, Comfort, Sport) | – |
| Traction Modes | – | 3 (Sand, Mud, Snow) |
- The XUV3XO misses out on Traction Modes, Ventilated Seats, Powered Seat, Cooled Glovebox, 8 Speaker Sound System.
- The Creta misses out on Steering Modes.
| Safety Features | Mahindra XUV3XO | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Front Parking Assist System | Yes | – |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Puddle Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | – |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
- The Creta misses out on Front Parking System and Hill Descent Control.
Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV3XO | Rs. 7.49 – Rs. 15.49 L |
| Hyundai Creta | Rs. 11 – Rs. 20.15 L |
The Mahindra XUV3XO starts from Rs. 7.49 Lakh for entry level “MX1 Manual Petrol” variant and Rs. 15.49 Lakh for the AX7 Luxury Automatic Petrol” variant.
The Hyundai Creta starts from Rs. 11 Lakh for the entry-level “E Manual Petrol” trim, and Rs. 20.15 Lakh for the “SX (O) Diesel Automatic Diesel” trim.
| Models | Standard Warranty | Extended Warranty Upto |
|---|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV3XO | 3 Years / 1,00,000 KM | 5 Years / 1,50,000 KM |
| Hyundai Creta | 3 Years / Unlimited KMs | 7 Years / 1,00,000 KM |
- Hyundai offers a better warranty package both standard and extended compared to Mahindra.
Mahindra XUV3XO vs Hyundai Creta: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you ask us, we recommend the XUV3XO as it comes with some big features that are found in SUV like Creta, Seltos, etc. Although it misses out one or two features, it still got tons to offer at an affordable price, and also offers great mileage, space and comfort, and thrills to drive. You can obviously choose the Creta to get that missing features over the XUV3XO, but also you get more space and comfort, and premium feels. So, in the end, the decision to choose XUV3XO or Creta depends totally on you. What are you gonna do?
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