Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon - Which One Should You Buy

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

The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes in 29 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.37 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX1, costs ₹7.37 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7 L Turbo AT, is priced at ₹14.55 Lakh. The Tata Nexon comes in 61 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG, and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart, costs ₹7.32 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMT, is priced at ₹14.15 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra XUV 3XO	Tata Nexon
Price	₹7.28 Lakh	₹7.32 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc mStallion (TCMPFi) engine Petrol	1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹7.28 Lakh

₹7.32 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc mStallion (TCMPFi) engine Petrol

1199 cc 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

5-Speed

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹ 7.37 Lakh

Tata Nexon

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹ 7.37 Lakh

Tata Nexon

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

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

Tata Nexon

Battle-tested 5-star GNCAP rating
Three engine and four transmission options, plus a factory-fitted CNG kit
Marked improvements in NVH compared to the first-generation Nexon
Exceptional seat comfort in both front and rear
Effective drive modes; ECO mode can deliver 20+ kmpl
Low starting price at just ₹8 lakh

Engine and Performance

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. The Tata Nexon Smart is powered by a 1.2l turbocharged revotron engine producing a maximum power of 118.27bhp@5500rpm and maximum torque of 170Nm@1750-4000rpm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Max Power	109.96bhp@5000rpm	118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque	200Nm@1500-3500rpm	170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Displacement	1197 cc	1199 cc
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

109.96bhp@5000rpm

118.27bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

200Nm@1500-3500rpm

170Nm@1750-4000rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

1199 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 has a height of 1647 mm, length measures 3990 mm, width is 1821 mm. The Tata Nexon Smart has a height of 1620 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1804 mm.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Ground Clearance	-	208 mm
Height	1647 mm	1620 mm
Length	3990 mm	3995 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2498 mm

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 has a height of 1647 mm, length measures 3990 mm, width is 1821 mm. The Tata Nexon Smart has a height of 1620 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1804 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Ground Clearance

208 mm

Height

1647 mm

1620 mm

Length

3990 mm

3995 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm

2498 mm

Interior Specifications

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 offers a boot space of 364 Litres. The Tata Nexon Smart offers a boot space of 382 Litres.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Boot Space	364 Litres	382 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Interior Specifications

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 offers a boot space of 364 Litres. The Tata Nexon Smart offers a boot space of 382 Litres.

Boot Space

364 Litres

382 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 runs on tyres sized 205/65 R16. The Tata Nexon Smart offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Tata Nexon Smart runs on tyres sized 195/60 R16.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Covers
Wheel Size	16 Inch	16 Inch

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 runs on tyres sized 205/65 R16. The Tata Nexon Smart offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Tata Nexon Smart runs on tyres sized 195/60 R16.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

205/65 R16

195/60 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

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. The Tata Nexon Smart 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.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Column	-	Tilt and Collapsible

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt and Collapsible

Safety Features

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. The Tata Nexon Smart comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
360 View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control		-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Theft Alarm	-
Anti Theft Device	-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 includes interior features such as Tachometer. The Tata Nexon Smart includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Additional Features	Electronic Trumpet Horn	-
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector		-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer

Interior Features

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 includes interior features such as Tachometer. The Tata Nexon Smart includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

Electronic Trumpet Horn

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 offers Adjustable Headrest, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more. For comfort, the Tata Nexon Smart offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Tata Nexon Smart offers Integrated Antenna and Digital Odometer.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 3XO (MX1)	Tata Nexon (Smart)
Android Auto
Antenna	-	Pole type
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Digital Cluster Size	No Inch	-

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Tata Nexon Smart offers Integrated Antenna and Digital Odometer.

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

No Inch

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