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XUV 3XO vs Safari

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

Safari

Safari
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 72 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 overall balance and value. While Safari 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:XUV 3XO
XUV 3XO Standout

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
XUV 3XO

111.5 PS

200 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
XUV 3XO

17.96 - 21.2 km/l

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

Safari

Not published

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
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹6.26 lakh(XUV 3XO lower)

REVX M

1197 cc • Manual • 18.89 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.59 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

XUV 3XO
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
XUV 3XO:1197 cc, 1498 cc
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
XUV 3XO:111.5 PS
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
XUV 3XO:200 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Manual, Automatic, AMT
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
XUV 3XO:Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
XUV 3XO:17.96 - 21.2 km/l
Safari:—
XUV 3XO
Safari
SeatingDiffers
XUV 3XO:5 seats
Safari:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
XUV 3XO:364 litres
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
XUV 3XO:42 litres
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
XUV 3XO:SUV
Safari:SUV
XUV 3XO
Safari
Crash Test Rating
XUV 3XO:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
XUV 3XO:6
Safari:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both the XUV 3XO and Safari have a published 5-star crash rating.