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XUV 3XO vs Altroz

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
Tata Motors

Altroz

Altroz
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.9 lakh

Mileage

19.33 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 27 TrimsOpen model
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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 Altroz 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 Altroz 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

Altroz

Not published

6 (standard)

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:XUV 3XO
XUV 3XO Standout

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

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

Altroz

19.33 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.

Fuel CalculatorEMI Simulator
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

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

Altroz

Listed items₹3,10,398
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,398
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.44 lakh(Altroz lower)

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh
Detailed Trim Analysis

Pure

1.2L Revotron, 1199 cc • Manual • 19.33 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.15 lakh
Detailed Trim Analysis
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

XUV 3XO
Altroz
Engine TypeDiffers
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Altroz:—
Peak TorqueDiffers
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Altroz:19.33 km/l
XUV 3XO
Altroz
SeatingDiffers
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Altroz:—
Ground ClearanceDiffers
XUV 3XO:—
Altroz:165 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Altroz:345 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Altroz:—
Body TypeDiffers
XUV 3XO:SUV
Altroz:Hatchback
XUV 3XO
Altroz
Crash Test RatingDiffers
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Altroz:—
AirbagsDiffers
XUV 3XO:6
Altroz:6 (standard)
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 Altroz is not published.
The XUV 3XO has a published mileage of 17.96 - 21.2 km/l. The Altroz has a published mileage of 19.33 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,06,435 for XUV 3XO and ₹3,10,398 for Altroz.
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