Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XUV 7XO

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sorento and Mahindra XUV 7XO. The Kia Sorento price is Rs. 27.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV 7XO price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Kia Sorento is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra XUV 7XO is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Sorento provides the mileage of 17.66 kmpl.

Sorento HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR vs XUV 7XO AX 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sorento	XUV 7XO
Price	Rs. 27.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2151 cc	1997 cc
Power	190 bhp	200 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Kia Sorento

HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR

Rs. 27.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV 7XO

AX 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream D2.2L DCT	Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	200 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 17.66 kmpl		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut & stabilizer	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-link	Multi-Link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (135/80R18)	Space Saver (155/90R18), Located Underbody	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.7
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
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)
CNG Leak Detection
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	Third Row Middle Adjustable & Three Point Seatbelts
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock, & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Vents on Pillars)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Side Panels)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver	Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes	3 - Eco/ Normal/ Sport
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Video Recording
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Bi-LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Boot Lamp	Button Controlled Front LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Manual	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	Acoustic Windshield & UV Protection Glass

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	12.29" HD Triple-screen Display	8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	6 Speakers	4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Smart Watch Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Inbuilt Music App
SIM Service Provider
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings	Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob & Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details		Adrenox App, 3 Years Free
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Connected Car App
Location Based Services		Valet Mode
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
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		Alexa

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	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	4.2" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Gravity Grey	Everest White	Techno Metallic Green
Glacier White Pearl	Stealth Black	Galaxy Blue
Imperial Blue	Galaxy Grey	Brilliant Black
Aurora Black Pearl	Nebula Blue	Exotica Red
Pewter Olive	Midnight Black	Grigio Magnesio grey
Magma Red		Pearl White
Ivory Silver		Silvery Moon
Dark Gun Metal		Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

42 Ratings

4.3/5

69 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Performance	4.5Comfort
	4.6Value for Money	4.6Performance
	4.9Comfort	4.2Fuel Economy
		4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

I really love it

Yes, it was a good car and it has super features and a heavy power engine, the have 530 degree camera and the best ABS, good design, but the cost was high, it's ok super feeling when I drive this car.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

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Sorento comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4815 mm * 1900 mm * 1785 mm	4695 mm * 1890 mm * 1755 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2815	2750	2636

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace	179 L (measured up to the roof) – 813 L (rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67	60	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	KIA Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Silver	Black	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	6 Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders