Mahindra XUV 300 vs Nissan Kicks

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV 300 or Nissan Kicks? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV 300 and Kicks. Mahindra XUV 300 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for W2 5 Seater Petrol MT and Nissan Kicks Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for XL Petrol. Mahindra XUV 300 is 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Nissan Kicks is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV 300 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Kicks has a mileage of 14.23 kmpl (base model).

XUV 300 vs Kicks

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV300	Nissan Kicks
Price	Rs.7.99 Lakh	Rs.9.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc
Power	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Mileage/Range	17 kmpl	14.23 kmpl

Mahindra XUV300

W2 5 Seater Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Nissan Kicks

XL Petrol

Rs. 9.50 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

XUV 300 specifications	Kicks specifications
Variant Name	W2 5 Seater Petrol MT	XL Petrol
On Road Price	N/A	N/A
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.4 214 Reviews	4.0 34 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	-	400 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Colors	XUV 300 Colours	Kicks Colours
Images	XUV 300 Images	Kicks Images

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Exterior

XUV 300 Exterior	Kicks Exterior
Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	No	-
Rear Wiper	No	-
Rear Defogger	No	-
Bootlid Opener	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	-
LED headlight	No	-
Projector headlight	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

XUV 300 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Kicks Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	Mc Pherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Springs
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum
Wheels	Steel	-
Spare Wheel	Steel	-
Front Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Turning Radius	5.3 meters	5.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare	205/65 R16	-
Wheels Size	R16	R17

Instrumentation

XUV 300 Instrumentation	Kicks Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	-
Fuel level guage	Digital	-
Gear Indicator	Yes	-
Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Tachometer	Analogue	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

XUV 300 Infotainment & Communication	Kicks Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	Yes
Multifunction Display	No	Yes
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	-
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	-
Integrated Music System	No	-
Speakers	No	-
AM/FM Radio	No	-
USB Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Charger	No	-

Warranty

XUV 300 Warranty	Kicks Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	2 Years / 50000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

XUV 300 Engine & Transmission	Kicks Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc
Engine Type	1.2 Turbo	1.5 L HR15 Petrol& 1498 cc& 4 Cylinders Inline& 4 Valves/Cylinder& DOHC
No. of Cylinders	3	4
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	In-line
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	6	5 Speed
Power	108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm	104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Battery Capacity	-	0.96 kwh
Fast Charging	No	-
Drivetrain	FWD	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy	17 kmpl	14.23 kmpl
Top Speed	175 kmph	165 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

XUV 300 Comfort & Convenience	Kicks Comfort & Convenience
AC	Yes	-
Automatic climate control	No	-
Heater	Yes	-
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	-
Drive Modes	-	NA
Keyless Entry	No	Yes
Parking Assist	No	-
Parking Sensors	Yes	-
Electronically Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Glove Box Cooling	No	Yes

Safety

XUV 300 Safety	Kicks Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	-
Airbags	2	2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	No	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	No	No
ASR / Traction Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	No	-
Rear Middle Head Rest	No	-
Hill Assist	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

XUV 300 Dimensions & Capacity	Kicks Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	4384 mm
Width	1821 mm	1813 mm
Height	1627 mm	1651 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2673 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	210 mm
No. of Seats	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 Litres	50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	6 Litres	4.3 Litres
Boot Space	-	400 Litres
Kerb Weight	-	1164 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

XUV 300 Pros & Cons	Kicks Pros & Cons
Pros	Loaded with a plethora of amenities such as dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, automatic headlamps and wipers, and more The SUV comes with a range of engine options including petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol variants. It offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with practical storage solutions The XUV300 delivers excellent handling and responsive steering for enhanced maneuverability Equipped with advanced safety features like six airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and more, earning a prestigious 5-Star GNCAP safety rating It boasts refined and economical engines, whether it's the diesel or petrol model It offers ample cabin space for up to five adults	Solid build quality on offer Low sticker price as compared to all other rivals Great ride, feels composed at high speeds
Cons	It has one of the smallest boot spaces in its segment The fancier features are mostly found in the highest-spec models The turbo-petrol versions cost more and only come with a manual transmission Inside, the SUV has lots of features, but the design might seem a bit old-fashioned The petrol and turbo-petrol engines aren't as fuel-efficient as some other cars in the class It doesn't have rear AC vents, unlike some of its rivals The rear legroom is not as great as some of its rivals	No diesel on offer Tight on space as compared to Creta / Vitara Missing features - no sunroof for example

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Mahindra XUV 300 W2 5 Seater Petrol MT

Nissan Kicks XL Petrol

Detailed Comparison of Mahindra XUV300 and Nissan Kicks

Safety

XUV 300 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Kicks has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

XUV 300 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 42 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1821 mm wide, 1627 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Kicks is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 400 Litres boot space, 210 mm ground clearance.It has 1651 mm height, 4384 mm length, 1813 mm width, and 1164 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra XUV 300 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Kicks comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Mahindra XUV300 and Nissan Kicks Owner Reviews

XUV 300 Review
Kicks Review

- Ap
  Arvind pandey
  26 Apr 2025
  4.8
  Engine performance awesome seating comfort is also very nice only boot space is not good, features are average. . I am not impressed with Mahindra services. I impressed only for engine power.
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- RK
  RAVINDRA KACHARE
  4 Month ago
  4.6
  Excellent to Drive, Excellent in Performance also. But Very Low Boot Space as well as very Poor Infotainment system and Display too. Very good package. Overall good Experience. Best Product of Mahindra.
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- A
  Atteeq
  4 Month ago
  4.6
  Beast compact SUV and extra turbo charge power amazing driving experience with amazing performance and also good for today's generation purchase and enjoy your beautiful amazing journey with safety of your family.
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- pd
  poonam desai
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  excellent car with good looks, interiors, and smooth drive. We really enjoyed the drive. Now Indian cars are on par with foreign cars. Indian companies are doing great work.
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- JV
  Jatin Verma
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  A car loaded with safety, power and comfort, if it had a little more boot space it would have been fun. And if I talk about performance then it is a beast.
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