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i20 vs XUV 3XO

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

Hyundai

i20

i20
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.68 lakh

Mileage

16 - 20 km/l

Petrol • 15 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, lower fuel consumption, punchy performance. While i20 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
i20

Not published

6

XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
i20

83.1 PS

114.7 Nm

XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:XUV 3XO
i20

16 - 20 km/l

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.

Hyundai

i20

Listed items₹3,33,333
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,33,333
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:₹1.85 lakh(i20 lower)

Magna Executive

1197 cc • Manual • 16 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹6.75 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.

i20
XUV 3XO
Engine TypeDiffers
i20:1197 cc
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
i20:83.1 PS
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
i20:114.7 Nm
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
i20:Manual, CVT
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
i20:Petrol
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
i20:16 - 20 km/l
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
i20
XUV 3XO
Seating
i20:5 seats
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
i20:311 litres
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
i20:37 litres
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Body TypeDiffers
i20:Hatchback
XUV 3XO:SUV
i20
XUV 3XO
Crash Test RatingDiffers
i20:—
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
i20:6
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 i20 is not published.
The i20 has a published mileage of 16 - 20 km/l. 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 ₹3,33,333 for i20 and ₹3,06,435 for XUV 3XO.