Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV 3XO

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV 3XO price is Rs. 7.37 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Mahindra XUV 3XO is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XUV 3XO provides the mileage of 18.89 kmpl.

Carens Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR vs XUV 3XO MX1 Petrol 1.2L Turbo Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	XUV 3XO
Price	Rs. 10.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1197 cc
Power	113 bhp	110 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

MX1 Petrol 1.2L Turbo Manual

Rs. 7.37 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Mahindra XUV 3XO

MX1 Petrol 1.2L Turbo Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Multi-Point fuel distribution
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	Turbo Charged Multipoint Fuel Injection (TCMPFi)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	110 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	200 Nm @ 1500-3750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 10.42 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	User Reported: 15 kmpl	ARAI: 18.89 kmpl \| User Reported: 18 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (195/65R15), Located Underbody	Steel (135/90R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection		Not Applicable
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		3 - Zip Zap Zoom
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C, 1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Connected LED		Taillight(Reflector only)
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Key-Operated
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	8" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents)	Dual Tone (Black & White)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Phone app
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital & Analog
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge		Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time		Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Imperial Blue	Deep Forest
	Intense Red	Dune Beige
	Aurora Black Pearl	Everest White
	Sparkling Silver	Galaxy Grey
	Gravity Grey	Nebula Blue
	Clear White	Stealth Black
	Pewter Olive	Tango Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

45 Ratings

4.7/5

160 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.7Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Overall an excellent experience

Overall an excellent experience with this car. Comfortable to drive with low maintenance. The Interior of the car is excellent with a big infotainment system with premium option varient.

It's a value for money car suitable for family

This car is worth buying for budget families. Suitable for city ride, comfortable and fuel efficient. One of my favourite car. The new price reduction in GST gives a golden opportunity to buy.

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462 Used Carens

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Rs. 2 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Carens and XUV 3XO

Mahindra 3XO First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre02 May 2024

The Mahindra XUV3XO is a refreshed version of its predecessor - the XUV3OO. The variants also follow a new nomenclature, while the compact SUV gets new styling, additional features, and more. We delve into these details finding out if the changes make the XUV3XO better than the XUV3OO.

Carens comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4540 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm	3990 mm * 1821 mm * 1647 mm
Ground Clearance		201 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2600

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	216 L	364 L with 4 hooks
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	42

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Front Grille with Piano Black Finish
Smart Grille Shutter
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors		Front Door
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential