Head to head
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Kia Sonet is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.64 per kilometre.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Sub-4m SUV
₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh
Kia Sonet
Sub-4m SUV
₹7.99 – ₹15.77 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra XUV 3XO | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.99 – ₹15.49 Lakh | ₹7.99 – ₹15.77 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Sub-4m SUV | Sub-4m SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 20.6km/l | 22.3km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 17.4km/l | 18.9km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹5.04 | ₹4.64 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 110 bhp | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 42 L | 45 L |
| Kerb weight | 1300 kg | 1180 kg |
| Boot space | 364 L | 385 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
Variant-wise mileage
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 |
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 |
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Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra XUV 3XO or the Kia Sonet?
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.
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet — 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.