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KIA Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3X0

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Mahindra XUV 3X0? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and XUV 3X0. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Mahindra XUV 3X0 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX1 TCMPFi Petrol MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Mahindra XUV 3X0 is a 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 109.96 bhp @ 5000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and XUV 3X0 has a mileage of 18.89 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs XUV 3X0

Key HighlightsKIA CarensMahindra XUV 3X0
PriceRs.11.41 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1197 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm109.96 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl18.89 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
364 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
109.96 bhp @ 5000 rpm
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XUV 3X0 Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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10.24 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.2 L mStallion Turbo Charged Multipoint Fuel Injection (TCMPFi) engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
109.96 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
18.89 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
11.3:1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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check
Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
3990 mm
Width
1800 mm
1821 mm
Height
1708 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
201 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
42 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
364 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
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Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • The introductory price of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is pretty good which starts at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • It boasts an all-new design with some modern design elements such as a connected tail lamp and new DRLs
  • Comes with a lot of new features and some of them are segment-first features
  • The first segment of features includes a panoramic sunroof and level 2 ADAS. It also has dual-zone climate control and steering modes, among other things.
  • It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. It also has a 7-speaker Harmon Kardon music system, among other things.
  • Three engine options with a claimed fuel efficiency ranging from 17.96 kmpl to 21.2 kmpl
  • All three engine options are available with automatic transmission option
  • It comes with 35 standard safety features which include 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and ABS with EBD among other features
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • The front design of the SUV is somewhat bold and may not appeal to everyone’s taste
  • Most of the feel-good features are available in the top-spec variants
  • The boot space is less than the competitors
  • The fit and finish and the quality of the material used are not segment-leading, competitors like KIA Sonet offer better fit and finish
  • The TGDi turbo petrol engine is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The light-coloured interior in the top-spec variants is prone to getting dirty and needs regular cleaning
  • The base variant is available in three colour options only
  • Dual-tone color options are available in the AX7 trim only
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Mahindra XUV 3X0

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. XUV 3X0 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, XUV 3X0 is an with doors and seats ,42 Litres fuel tank capacity, 364 Litres boot space, 201 mm ground clearance.It has 1647 mm height, 3990 mm length, 1821 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And XUV 3X0 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Mahindra XUV 3X0 Owner Reviews

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    • AJ
      Anurag Jhariya
      01 May 2025
      5.0
      Best in Class, full of comfort, Good Mileage, Very Elegant Look. Fully loaded with all features, a combination of class, luxury and Comfort. Love It. Kia Carens A Class Thing To Own.
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      raju prajapath
      25 Apr 2025
      3.8
      Kia Carens very safety car in India.
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    • r
      rizwan
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Mind-blowing and comfortable and safe looking amazing many color awesome.
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      Amar Singh
      5 Month ago
      4.7
      One Of good family cars, spacious in the category and amazing mileage despite being a 7-seater car, which can be used as 5-seater car with huge luggage space for the big family.
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      Aditya Jaiswal
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Very underrated car for family This gem of kia is very power efficient and plenty of space. A good combination of price. features. Premium ness Specially 2nd row is like.
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