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C3X vs XUV 3XO

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Citroen

C3X

C3X
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹9.68 lakh

Mileage

19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

XUV 3XO
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹7.79 lakh – ₹15.04 lakh

Mileage

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

Petrol / Diesel / CNG • 31 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“XUV 3XO takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While C3X remains a capable contender, XUV 3XO offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose C3X if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
C3X

Not published

2 - 6 (by variant)

XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
C3X

80 - 109 bhp

115 - 205 Nm

XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:XUV 3XO
C3X

19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

XUV 3XO Standout

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

C3X

Listed items₹3,10,881
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,881
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

Listed items₹3,06,435
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,06,435
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹2.9 lakh(C3X lower)

Live Optional

1.2L PureTech 82, 1198 cc • Manual • 19.3 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹5.69 lakh

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

C3X
XUV 3XO
Engine TypeDiffers
C3X:1198 cc Petrol / 1199 cc Petrol
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
C3X:80 - 109 bhp
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
C3X:115 - 205 Nm
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
C3X:Automatic, Manual
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
C3X:Petrol
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
C3X:19.3 km/l (ARAI)
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
C3X
XUV 3XO
SeatingDiffers
C3X:—
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
C3X:180 mm
XUV 3XO:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
C3X:315 Litres
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
C3X:—
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Body TypeDiffers
C3X:Hatchback
XUV 3XO:SUV
C3X
XUV 3XO
Crash Test RatingDiffers
C3X:—
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
C3X:2 - 6 (by variant)
XUV 3XO:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The XUV 3XO has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the C3X is not published.
The C3X has a published mileage of 19.3 km/l (ARAI). The XUV 3XO has a published mileage of 17.96 - 21.2 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,10,881 for C3X and ₹3,06,435 for XUV 3XO.