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XUV 3XO vs Baleno

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

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
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Baleno
Price Range

₹5.99 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG • 13 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 Baleno 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 Baleno 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
XUV 3XO

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Baleno

Not published

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Baleno
XUV 3XO

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

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

Baleno Standout

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

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.

Mahindra

XUV 3XO

Listed items₹3,06,435
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,06,435
Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Listed items₹2,47,015
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,47,015
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.6 lakh(Baleno lower)

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

XUV 3XO
Baleno
Engine TypeDiffers
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Max PowerDiffers
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Baleno:83.1 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
XUV 3XO
Baleno
Seating
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Baleno:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
XUV 3XO:—
Baleno:170 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Baleno:318 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Baleno:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
XUV 3XO:SUV
Baleno:Hatchback
XUV 3XO
Baleno
Crash Test RatingDiffers
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Baleno:—
Airbags
XUV 3XO:6
Baleno: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 Baleno is not published.
The XUV 3XO has a published mileage of 17.96 - 21.2 km/l. The Baleno has a published mileage of 23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI).
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,06,435 for XUV 3XO and ₹2,47,015 for Baleno.