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Stylish Kia Sonet or powerful Mahindra XUV 3XO, which one should you consider?

Here we have picked the Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO to compare them on the basis of their specifications to make it easier for you to buy the best one.

Navneet Choudhary

Jun 09, 2024 10:47 GMT

Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: For many people, choosing the greatest model of new car currently in the market may be challenging. In an attempt to attract more buyers, new cars are always equipped with a few extra amenities. But buying a new car without first doing your research is never a wise move. However comparing vehicles of similar segments is a good approach to choose the one among them. To help you make a simpler and more informed choice, we have compared the Kia Sonet and the freshly announced Mahindra XUV 3XO. The recently released Mahindra XUV 3XO is a strong contender for cars like Punch, Swift, Sonet, and Taisor. Buyers may find it challenging to choose between these Indian SUVs due to their similarities. Here are the distinctions and similarities between them. Let's start by looking over these two SUVs' characteristics.

Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Specifications

Mahindra

The 1.5-liter diesel mill and the same 1.2-liter turbo-petrol and TGDi turbo-petrol engines power the XUV 3XO.

Specs	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Kia Sonet
Body type	SUV	SUV
Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol
Seating capacity	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Engine	1197 cc	1197 cc
No of cylinders	3	4
Engine type	mStallion Turbo Charged Multipoint Fuel Injection (TCMPFi) engine	Smartstream G 1.2
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Torque	200 Nm	115 Nm
Power	110 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual – 6 Gears	Manual – 6 Gears
Price	Variant – MX1 1.2 L TCMPFi Rs. 7.49 Lakh Avg. Ex-Showroom price	Variant – Pure MT Rs. 7.03 Lakh On-Road Price, Delhi

The Kia Sonet is available with 1.2-liter gasoline, 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline, and 1.5-liter diesel engines as engine options.

Kia

Know more about the differences

The upgraded Sonet comes with LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, an electric sunroof and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It comes with a digital instrument cluster, heated and ventilated front seats, front parking sensors, and advanced driver assistance systems. In contrast, the sub-four-meter Mahindra SUV has a 360-degree camera, a cooled glove box and a panoramic sunroof. It also features a Level 2 ADAS suite, dual-zone climate control, two 10.25-inch screens, rear AC vents, and an EPB with an auto-hold function.

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