Mahindra XUV500 vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XUV500 and Audi Q3. The Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 43.81 Lakh. The Mahindra XUV500 is available in 2179 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XUV500 provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

XUV500 vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XUV500	Q3
Price	Rs. 12.37 Lakh	Rs. 43.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2179 cc	1984 cc
Power	153 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mahindra XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 43.81 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV500

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)		222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		14.22
Engine	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	mHawk155 Diesel Engine	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.1View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		896
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4585 4482
Width (mm)
1890 1849
Height (mm)
1785 1607
Wheelbase (mm)
2700 2680
Ground Clearance (mm)
200
Kerb Weight (kg)
1845 1700
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2
Bootspace (litres)
355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
70 62.4

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Premium Black & Grey	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Painted
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Remote Operated	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 50000

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Colours

	Volcano Black	Mythos Black Metallic
	Lake Side Brown	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Mystic Copper	Chronos Gray Metallic
	Moondust Silver	Pulse Orange
	Crimson Red	Glacier White Metallic
	Pearl White	Glacier White Metallic

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XUV500 vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mahindra XUV500 and Audi Q3?

Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 43.81 Lakh. Hence Mahindra XUV500 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between XUV500 and Q3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the W3 variant, mileage of XUV500 is 15.1kmpl and for the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl. Thus making XUV500 the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of XUV500 compared to Q3?

For the W3 variant, 2179 cc Diesel engine of XUV500 produces 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

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Mahindra XUV500 vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4585	4482
Width (mm)	1890	1849
Height (mm)	1785	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2700	2680
Ground Clearance (mm)	200
Kerb Weight (kg)	1845	1700

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)		355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	62.4

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	50000