Mahindra TUV300 vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra TUV300 and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Mahindra TUV300 price is Rs. 8.59 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Mahindra TUV300 is available in 1493 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. TUV300 provides the mileage of 18.49 kmpl.

TUV300 vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	TUV300	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 8.59 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1493 cc	1173 cc
Power	100 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mahindra TUV300

T4 Plus

Rs. 8.59 Lakh

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Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

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Mahindra TUV300

T4 Plus

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders
Engine Type	mHAWK100 Diesel Engine with 2-Stage Turbocharger	MPFi
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	100 bhp @ 3750 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	240 Nm @ 1600 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18.49View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3995 3970
Width (mm)
1795 1570
Height (mm)
1817 1730
Wheelbase (mm)
2680 2420
Ground Clearance (mm)
184 200
Kerb Weight (kg)
1610 1080
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2
Bootspace (litres)
384 454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60 46

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wish-bone type, Independent Front Coil Spring	McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar	5 rods system
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.35	4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 75 R15	205 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	215 / 75 R15	205 / 70 R15

Features

Safety
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Jump Seats
Interiors	Dual Tone
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	With Key	With Key

Exterior
Body-coloured Bumpers
Lighting
Headlights Halogen
Taillights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps Front
Headlight Height Adjuster
Instrumentation
Instrument Cluster
Analogue
Trip Meter Electronic 2 Trips
Clock Digital Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Analogue
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers
4
Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000

Brochure

Colours

	Bold Black	Mystic Black
	Mystic Copper	Topoz Blue
	Majestic Silver	Cherry Red
	Highway Red	Sterling Silver
	Pearl White	Tafeta White

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TUV300 vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mahindra TUV300 and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Mahindra TUV300 price is Rs. 8.59 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Premier Rio [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of TUV300 compared to Rio [2012-2015]?

For the T4 Plus variant, 1493 cc Diesel engine of TUV300 produces 100 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 240 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the GX variant, 1173 cc Petrol engine of Rio [2012-2015] produces 77 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Mahindra TUV300 vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3995	3970
Width (mm)	1795	1570
Height (mm)	1817	1730
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2420
Ground Clearance (mm)	184	200
Kerb Weight (kg)	1610	1080

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	384	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	46

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)

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

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrument Cluster	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers		4

Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000