Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO - Which One Should You Buy

Kia Syros vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Kia Syros
Kia Syros

₹ 8.67 Lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹ 7.37 Lakh

Pros & Cons

Kia Syros

  • Very thoughtful design with tons of space and solid powertrain options
  • Loaded with every feature you can expect from rear seat ventilation to Level 2 ADAS
  • 6 airbags as standard is a good start towards 5 star GNCAP rating
  • Diesel automatic is pretty refined and responsive
  • Ride quality is top notch among its peers

Mahindra XUV 3XO

  • Excellent engine options with 200 NM of torque as standard.
  • All wheel Disc brakes and 6 airbags are standard with 5 star BNCAP rating
  • 8 lakh starting MSRP
  • Very good NVH control in turbo petrol engines
  • Very Expansive rear seats with good knee room
  • Level 2 ADAS is a step in the right direction
Engine and Performance

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo is powered by a smartstream g1.0 t-gdi engine producing a maximum power of 118bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 172Nm@1500~4000rpm. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 is powered by a mstallion (tcmpfi) engine engine producing a maximum power of 109.96bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 200Nm@1500-3500rpm.

Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
109.96bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500~4000rpm
200Nm@1500-3500rpm
Displacement
998 cc
1197 cc
No. of Cylinders
3
3
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Fuel Specifications
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Dimensions and Design

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo has a height of 1680 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1805 mm. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 has a height of 1647 mm, length measures 3990 mm, width is 1821 mm.

Body Type
SUV
SUV
Ground Clearance
190 mm
-
Height
1680 mm
1647 mm
Length
3995 mm
3990 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2600 mm
Interior Specifications

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo offers a boot space of 465 Litres. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 offers a boot space of 364 Litres.

Boot Space
465 Litres
364 Litres
No. of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
5
Wheels & Tires

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Kia Syros HTK Turbo runs on tyres sized 195/65 R15. Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 runs on tyres sized 205/65 R16.

Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Covers
Wheel Size
15 Inch
16 Inch
Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Disc at the rear.

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Suspension
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Safety Features

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Automatic Emergency Braking, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 comes equipped with safety features like Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more.

360 View Camera
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Interior Features

The Kia Syros HTK Turbo includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 includes interior features such as Tachometer.

Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Electronic Trumpet Horn
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Tachometer
Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Kia Syros HTK Turbo offers Adjustable Headrest, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more. For comfort, the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 offers Adjustable Headrest, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more.

Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
-
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering
Height only
-
Air Conditioner
Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Kia Syros HTK Turbo offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more.

Android Auto
Antenna
Shark Fin
-
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
-
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Kia Syros
Kia Syros

HTK Turbo

₹8.67 Lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO

MX1

₹7.37 Lakh