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Exter vs XUV 3XO

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

Hyundai

Exter

Exter
Price Range

₹5.81 lakh – ₹9.65 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / CNG • 19 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 Exter remains a capable contender, XUV 3XO offers greater return per rupee spent.”

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
Exter

Not published

6

XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Exter

83.1 PS

113.8 Nm

XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Exter

Not published

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

XUV 3XO

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.

Hyundai

Exter

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:₹2.26 lakh(Exter lower)

HX3

1197 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.34 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.

Exter
XUV 3XO
Engine TypeDiffers
Exter:1197 cc
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Exter:83.1 PS
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Exter:113.8 Nm
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Exter:Manual, AMT
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Exter:Petrol, CNG
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Exter:—
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Exter
XUV 3XO
Seating
Exter:5 seats
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Exter:391 litres
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Exter:37 litres
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Exter:Compact SUV
XUV 3XO:SUV
Exter
XUV 3XO
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Exter:—
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Exter:6
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 Exter is not published.