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Venue vs XUV 3XO — XUV 3XO is cheapest at ₹7.54L. XUV 3XO is quickest (10.3s 0–100). XUV 3XO leads on safety (5★ NCAP).

What the numbers say

Hyundai Venue

₹7.94L–₹15.82L

Mahindra XUV 3XO

₹7.54L–₹14.89L

Real-world mileage

17.1 vs 14.8 km/l

Engine power

120 vs 130 PS

Mahindra XUV 3XO is the stronger all-round pick on DriveScope's scored axes (4-1). Mahindra XUV 3XO has the ownership-cost edge by about ₹0.43L over 5 years. The clearest difference is safety, where XUV 3XO leads.

What we recommend

Mahindra XUV 3XO leads on more scored axes (4–1). On estimated 5-year ownership (Delhi, 12,000 km/yr), Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper by about ₹0.43L.

  • AChoose the Hyundai Venue if you prioritise efficiency and trim choice and dealership convenience. Owners also cite: Three engine choices incl. diesel
  • BChoose the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you prioritise safety and features and lower estimated 5-year ownership cost. Owners also cite: Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio

How they compare on six buying factors~ preview

Venue (PETROL)
XUV 3XO (PETROL)

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Spec
Venue (PETROL)
Venue (PETROL)
XUV 3XO (PETROL)
XUV 3XO (PETROL)
Price
Ex-showroom₹7.94L₹7.54L
5-yr total ~₹9.90L₹9.59L
Engine
Engine size1197 cc1197 cc
Power83 PS111 PS
Torque114 Nm200 Nm
TransmissionMTMT
Mileage
Claimed mileage (official)17.0 km/l18.9 km/l
Real-world mileage (est.)~12.2 km/l~13.6 km/l
Performance
0–100 km/h12.0 s10.3 s
Braking 100–041 m41 m
Safety
Safety rating (GNCAP)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Space & Size
Boot space350 L364 L
Ground clearance185 mm201 mm
Wheelbase2500 mm2600 mm
Weight
Kerb weight1100 kg1240 kg

What owners say

Consensus Summary

What owners say

Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.

City friendliness

Compact size, light steering and good visibility make it a favourite for first-time and city drivers.

Rear seat space

The tight rear bench is the most repeated complaint — fine for kids, cramped for three adults.

Turbo DCT

Quick and smooth when cold, but some owners report hesitation in crawling traffic.

Service network

Hyundai service consistency keeps overall ownership stress low.

Raw Voices

Owner Review Database

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3.4

Average rating

50

Total reviews

POS 54%NEG 30%
FUEL:
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Showing 5 of 50 matching reviews

u/highway_cruiserDriveScope Verified Owner
★★★★☆• 2 months ago
dieselDCT
▲ 2

If you do a lot of highway runs, the diesel is the default choice. The DCT automatic gearbox matches the engine torque perfectly. Very refined and quiet cruiser.

u/suv_lifeDriveScope Verified Owner
★★★☆☆• 2 days ago
dieselDCT
▲ 12

Strong engine but the manual gear shifts are slightly rubbery. The diesel grunt is audible inside the cabin when you accelerate hard, though it settles down fine at 100 km/h.

u/highway_runnerTeam-BHP
★☆☆☆☆• 2 years ago
petrolDCT
▲ 17

The biggest issue is the 1.2 base petrol feels strained. It gets really annoying in daily usage and makes me regret not looking at other segment options.

u/weekend_explorerDriveScope Verified Owner
★★★☆☆• 8 months ago
dieselMT
▲ 10

The diesel mileage is good (around 14 km/l in city, 19 on highway), but the price gap between petrol and diesel variants is hard to justify unless your monthly running is over 1500 km.

u/city_parkerTeam-BHP
★★★☆☆• 2 days ago
petrolDCT
▲ 38

Overall a solid packages, but the touchscreen infotainment is prone to random freezes. The cabin is spacious, but the middle rear seat is too narrow and firm for long journeys.

Paraphrased reviews and raw online comments collected from public automotive forums.

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Buyer's guide & FAQs — Venue vs XUV 3XO

Head-to-head · Formula-backed · Updated July 2026

Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

Quick answer

Mahindra XUV 3XO is the stronger all-round pick on DriveScope's scored axes (4-1). Mahindra XUV 3XO has the ownership-cost edge by about ₹0.43L over 5 years. The clearest difference is safety, where XUV 3XO leads.

Mahindra XUV 3XO leads on more scored axes (4–1). On estimated 5-year ownership (Delhi, 12,000 km/yr), Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper by about ₹0.43L.

Hyundai Venue →Mahindra XUV 3XO →

Hyundai

Venue

Ex-showroom
₹7.94L–₹15.82L
Peak power
120 PS
Real-world mileage
~17.1 km/l
5-yr running cost ~ preview
~₹11.98L

Mahindra

XUV 3XO

Ex-showroom
₹7.54L–₹14.89L
Peak power
130 PS
Real-world mileage
~14.8 km/l
5-yr running cost ~ preview
~₹11.56L

Running-cost edge: Mahindra XUV 3XO saves about ₹0.43L over 5 years in our baseline model. Open the running cost calculator with your city for a tighter number.

Recommended variants for this comparison

Venue benchmark

Hyundai Venue SX 1.5D

Price
₹14.40L
Fuel
DIESEL
Gearbox
MT

Balanced mid-trim benchmark; upgrade only if the top features matter to you.

XUV 3XO benchmark

Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5

Price
₹10.84L
Fuel
PETROL
Gearbox
MT

Balanced mid-trim pick used for the ownership-cost edge on this page.

5-year running cost by city

CityVenueXUV 3XOLower cost
Delhi~₹11.98L~₹11.56LXUV 3XO by ₹0.43L
Mumbai~₹12.25L~₹12.08LXUV 3XO by ₹0.17L
Bengaluru~₹12.19L~₹11.99LXUV 3XO by ₹0.21L

Uses the recommended benchmark variants above, 12,000 km/year, fuel, insurance, service, tyres and value loss.

Six scored axes (1–10)

AxisVenueXUV 3XOEdge
Performance4.24.2Tie
Efficiency6.95.8Venue
Safety6.610.0XUV 3XO
Features7.48.9XUV 3XO
Space4.95.3XUV 3XO
Ownership costNaNNaNXUV 3XO

Scores normalize each axis across the full DriveScope catalog. Ownership inverts estimated 5-year cost.

Choose Venue if…

Choose the Hyundai Venue if you prioritise efficiency and trim choice and dealership convenience. Owners also cite: Three engine choices incl. diesel

  • +Three engine choices incl. diesel
  • +Feature list mirrors the Creta playbook
  • +Light controls, easy city car

Choose XUV 3XO if…

Choose the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you prioritise safety and features and lower estimated 5-year ownership cost. Owners also cite: Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio

  • +Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio
  • +5-star BNCAP with ADAS availability
  • +Punchy 1.2 turbo engines
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Venue vs XUV 3XO — FAQs

Which is cheaper to own — Venue or XUV 3XO?+

Mahindra XUV 3XO is cheaper to own by about ₹0.43L over 5 years in our Delhi / 12,000 km model (fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, depreciation).

Venue vs XUV 3XO — who has better mileage?+

Best real-world FE in our catalog: Venue ~17.1 km/l equivalent vs XUV 3XO ~14.8. Actual figures vary by fuel (petrol/diesel/CNG/EV) and city traffic.

What is the price difference between Venue and XUV 3XO?+

Hyundai Venue starts around ₹7.94L (ex-showroom); Mahindra XUV 3XO from ₹7.54L. Top trims reach ₹15.82L and ₹14.89L respectively.

Who wins performance — Venue or XUV 3XO?+

Peak power: Venue 120 PS vs XUV 3XO 130 PS. Our performance axis (power-to-weight + 0–100) scores 4.2 vs 4.2.

Should I buy the Venue or the XUV 3XO?+

Choose the Hyundai Venue if you prioritise efficiency and trim choice and dealership convenience. Owners also cite: Three engine choices incl. diesel Choose the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you prioritise safety and features and lower estimated 5-year ownership cost. Owners also cite: Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio

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