Head to head
Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Kia Sonet is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.64 per kilometre.
Kia Sonet
Sub-4m SUV
₹7.99 – ₹15.77 Lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Sub-4m SUV
₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Kia Sonet | Mahindra XUV 3XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.99 – ₹15.77 Lakh | ₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Sub-4m SUV | Sub-4m SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 22.3km/l | 20.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 18.9km/l | 17.4km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹4.64 | ₹5.04 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 82 bhp | 1197 cc · 110 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 42 L |
| Kerb weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Boot space | 385 L | 364 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
Variant-wise mileage
Kia Sonet
| HTE / HTK 1.2 MTPetrol · Manual | 18.6 ARAI | 14.0km/l |
| HTX / GTX+ 1.0 Turbo DCTPetrol · DCT | 19.2 ARAI | 13.4km/l |
| HTK+ / HTX 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 22.3 ARAI | 18.9km/l |
Mahindra XUV 3XO
| MX1 / MX2 1.2 TCMPFi MTPetrol · Manual | 18.9 ARAI | 13.9km/l |
| AX5 / AX7 1.2 TGDi ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 18.0 ARAI | 12.6km/l |
| MX2 / AX5 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 20.6 ARAI | 17.4km/l |
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Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Kia Sonet or the Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Kia Sonet is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 18.9 km/l in real-world conditions versus 17.4 km/l for the XUV 3XO.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Kia Sonet costs about ₹4.64 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Kia Sonet wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.