Mahindra XUV700 vs Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XUV700 and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]. The Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] price is Rs. 25.83 Lakh. The Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] is available in 2199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Santa Fe [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 14.66 kmpl.

XUV700 vs Santa Fe [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XUV700	Santa Fe [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 13.99 Lakh	Rs. 25.83 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2199 cc
Power	197 bhp	195 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

2 WD

Rs. 25.83 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	13.01
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	R 2.2 CRDi	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	195 bhp @ 3800 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	421 Nm @ 1800 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		14.66View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4695	4660	4699
Width (mm)	1890	1890	1835
Height (mm)	1755	1760	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2700	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1868

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
969 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60 70 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Mc Pherson Strut Type	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi - Link Type	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 60 R18	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 60 R18	215 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors			Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Partial	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear		Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)		6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 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)		4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Artificial Leather	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone		Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
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	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured		Body Coloured
Scuff Plates			Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			8
Headlights	Halogen	Projector with Xenon	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED		LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear		Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital		Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)		Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8		14
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6+	8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

Midnight Black	Phantom Black	Starry Black
Napoli Black	Carbon Grey
Dazzling Silver	Ice Silver
Red Rage	Sleek Silver
Everest White	Crystal White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.7/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

A car with great looks,trendy interiors and a great drive !!!

Exterior The aesthetic beauty of the Santa Fe' is excellent ! The car looks great and is a real head turner. I have been driving the car for a month now and have had numerous people who have come around and complimented the car for its looks.   Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Whilst the interiors per se are great, this is probably the one area where Hyundai could have thrown in some more features or at least given the customer some options. Unfortunately, at least in the initial stages, there were not many options to choose from, maybe they will add stuff as they go along.   Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The fuel economy isnt great but I suppose thats to be expected with SUV' plus considering the slow speeds and huge traffic you encounter on a daily basis. The engine is really powerful in terms of pick up as well as straight line speed. Gearbox is smooth.   Ride Quality & Handling We did a 2000km road trip to Rajasthan with a week of getting the Santa Fe and the car was awesome. It handeled great at high speeds, tok the bumps well & was comfortable in the 2nd and 3rd row seats as well.   Final Words Overall, I would say its a good buy. Money well spent. We are happy & satisfied and would reccommend the Santa Fe to anyone looking at entering the SUV segment.   Areas of improvement For the price tag Santa Fe is operating in, as they go along,  it would make sense for Hyundai to provide extra features or at least options to customers.   Trendy looks, great interiors, excellent driveCould have done with some features/options such as GPRS, rear parking camera, sun roof etc

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Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)		969	587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	70	60

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof			Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips			Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000