Upcoming Mahindra XUV300 Vs Rivals Spec Comparison

Mahindra's all-new sub-4 metre SUV, the. With Mahindra promising to offer a host of segment-first features and performance in the baby XUV, let us see if it has what it takes to go head on with its major rivals, on paper.

To kick it off, let's take a look at how these SUVs compare when it comes to pricing.

Show me the money?

Model	Mahindra XUV300	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Tata Nexon	Ford EcoSport	Honda WR-V
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)	Rs 8 lakh to Rs 12 lakh (expected)	Rs 7.67 lakh to Rs 10.64 lakh	Rs 6.36 lakh to Rs 10.80 lakh	Rs 7.82 lakh to Rs 11.89 lakh	Rs 7.84 lakh to Rs 10.30 lakh

Mahindra has said that it is likely to price the new XUV300 between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). The latest sub-4 metre SUV will not undercut any of its rivals in terms of pricing as Mahindra has pegged it as a premium offering in the segment. Thus, as you can see, the Tata Nexon is the lightest on the pocket among this bunch. But it is worth noting that the Vitara Brezza, which is only offered with a diesel engine, undercuts the petrol variants of most of its rivals.


If Mahindra's estimates are anything to go by, the XUV300, despite not having an automatic variant at launch, will still overshoot the prices of the automatic variants of the EcoSport and AMTs offered by the Brezza and the Nexon as well.

	Mahindra XUV300	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Tata Nexon	Ford EcoSport	Honda WR-V
Length	3995mm	3995mm	3994mm	3998mm	3999mm
Width	1821mm	1790mm	1811mm	1765mm	1734mm
Height	1627mm	1640mm	1607mm	1647mm	1601mm
Wheelbase	2600mm	2500mm	2498mm	2519mm	2555mm
Boot Space	260 litres	328 litres	350 litres	352 litres*	363 litres

*Titanium and Trend+ variants; Estimated

When it comes to sheer size, the XUV300 is right on par with its rivals in terms of length, with all SUVs stopping just short of the four metre mark. However, it edges past its competition with a longer wheelbase. In line with Mahindra's previous claim, the XUV300 has the longest wheelbase in its segment at 2600mm. Despite being the widest, the XUV300 is only 10mm wider than the Tata Nexon.


Sadly though, where it really loses out is boot space. According to our estimates, the boot space of the new XUV300 stands at around 260 litres, which is low even by hatchback standards today. Even the recently launched 2019 WagonR packs a bigger 341-litre boot. In terms of competition, the Honda WR-V packs the most space in its trunk with 363 litres. The Ford EcoSport remains the tallest in the segment followed by the Brezza and the XUV300.

Power

Petrol

	Mahindra XUV300	Tata Nexon	Ford EcoSport	Honda WR-V
Engine	1.2-litre	1.2-litre	1.5-litre/1.0 litre	1.2-litre
Power	110PS	110PS	123PS/125PS	90PS
Torque	200Nm	170Nm	150Nm/170Nm	110Nm
Transmission	6MT	6MT/6AMT	5MT/6MT/6AT	5MT
Fuel Efficiency	NA	17.0kmpl	14.8kmpl - 18.1kmpl	17.5kmpl

Most Powerful: Ford Ecosport
Most Frugal: Ford Ecosport
Torquiest: XUV300

Apart from the Vitara Brezza, all SUVs in this comparison are available with a petrol variant. The Ford Ecosport, with its 1.0-litre Ecoboost and 1.5-litre petrol motors, is the most powerful SUV here. The XUV300 and the Nexon both churn out the same 110PS of power from their respective 1.2-litre engines, but the former edges past with 200Nm of torque against the Nexon's 170Nm. The petrol-powered WR-V is the least powerful in this comparison, on paper at least.

Diesel

	Mahindra XUV300	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Tata Nexon	Ford EcoSport	Honda WR-V
Engine	1.5-litre	1.3-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Power	115PS	90PS	110PS	100PS	100PS
Torque	300Nm	200Nm	260Nm	205Nm	200Nm
Transmission	6MT	5MT/5AMT	6MT/6AMT	5MT	6MT
Fuel Efficiency	NA	24.3kmpl	21.5kmpl	23kmpl	25.5kmpl

Most Powerful: XUV300
Most Frugal: Honda WR-V
Torquiest: XUV300

When it comes to the diesel options, the XUV300 shines with its 1.5-litre engine from the Marazzo churning out 115PS of power. The Vitara Brezza, which packs a Fiat sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine, is the least powerful of the lot. The XUV300 also has the torquiest motor of the bunch at 300Nm. Both the EcoSport and the WR-V make identical power, but the Honda edges past its competition with the highest claimed efficiency at 25.5kmpl.

Want to know how the new XUV300 fares against its rivals in terms of real world performance? Read the full first drive review here.


Safety and Comfort

	Mahindra XUV300	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Tata Nexon	Ford EcoSport	Honda WR-V
Safety	7 Airbags, Hill-start assist, ESC, Parking sensors (front and rear)	2 Airbags, Hill-start assist, Parking sensors (rear)	2 Airbags, Hill-start assist, Parking sensors (rear)	6 Airbags, Hill-start assist, ESC, Parking sensors (rear)	2 Airbags, Hill-start assist, ESC, Parking sensors (rear)
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	6.5-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	7-inch touchscreen display
Speakers	6-speaker audio system	6-speaker audio system	8-speaker audio system	6-speaker audio system	6-speaker audio system
Climate Control	Dual-zone Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Rear AC Vents	NA	Centre tunnel mounted	Centre tunnel mounted	NA	NA
Drive Modes	Comfort, Normal and Sport	NA	Eco, City and Sport	NA	NA
Instrument Cluster	Digital speedometer and analog tachometer with MID	Digital speedometer and analog tachometer with MID	Digital speedometer and analog tachometer with MID	Digital speedometer and analog tachometer with MID	Digital speedometer and analog tachometer with MID
Sunroof	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	17-inch	16-inch	16-inch	17-inch	16-inch
Standout Feature	Front and rear parking sensors, all four disc brakes	SHVS mild hybrid system	Harman-sourced 8 speaker audio system	Biggest touchscreen display with voice commands	Telescopic adjustable steering

Convenience
All the SUVs here come with a ton of equipment and safety features on board. The XUV300 packs an electric sunroof, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, push-button start, touchscreen with in-built navigation, and leatherette upholstery. The XUV300 is a better package overall, especially when you take into account the amount of equipment and features it offers. And that, we believe, is the XUV300's biggest draw. It also gets other segment-first features such as multi-mode steering, heated ORVMs and dual zone auto AC.


While all the SUVs get a touchscreen infotainment system, the Nexon packs Harman-tuned speakers for premium audio playback. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is also available on all except the WR-V. Except the Brezza and the Nexon, all SUVs get a sunroof as well.

Safety

The Nexon might be the safest Indian car according to Global NCAP, but the XUV300 aims to to raise the bar with its segment-first seven airbags on offer, which is one more than the Ecosport as well. The Brezza, Nexon and WR-V only get two front airbags which are offered as standard. The Honda misses out on ISOFIX child seat mounts as well. Meanwhile, the XUV300 also gets disc brakes at both front and rear along with parking sensors as well (another segment-first). In comparison, all other SUVs here come with drum-disc setups. They get ABS with EBD as standard whereas top of the line variants get useful features such as hill start assist. Only the XUV300 and the EcoSport get electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control. The EcoSport goes one step further with emergency response system.

Our Take
All the SUVs featured here have something going for them - the Vitara Brezza gets a frugal diesel engine with a mild hybrid system and is also the most affordable diesel option in its segment, the Ecosport has robust build and the Ecoboost engine, the WR-V packs crossover styling while the Tata Nexon is the only car here with a 5-star safety rating.

The XUV300 edges ahead of its competition, at least on paper, in terms of power, torque and performance figures. It also gets a host of segment-first features which make it stand apart from the competition. However, where it does lack is with the dearth of automatic options at launch and a slightly premium expected pricing. If Mahindra decides to price the baby XUV aggressively, we could have some serious competition in the segment. Even then, the XUV300 would not really create a serious dent in sales of the segment leader Vitara Brezza. But we will get a better idea on this when Mahindra launches the XUV300 on February 14.

While we try to get our hands on all five sub-4 metre SUVs for a thorough comparison, do read our first drive review of Mahindra's latest offering to see how it fares on the road.

By Shourya Harwani February 07, 2019 at 01:53AM

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