Compare current petrol, diesel and newly added XUV 3XO CNG options, quoted starting price, efficiency evidence, rear-seat comfort, driver assistance and workshop feedback.
New-generation 1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo petrol and 1.5 diesel; 2026 trim equipment varies.
Petrol and diesel with new Oct 2026 ZNG CNG option; rear space a key consideration.
Our comparison separates manufacturer-documented specifications, dated price benchmarks, independent reporting and practical buying checks. Linked observations are attributed to their publishers; we do not claim first-hand road tests or independently verified owner identities. Ask for a current local on-road quote and a matching variant before making a purchase.
Compare documented facts and practical evaluation criteria side by side. Claim-level sources appear where supplied; editorial guidance is a suggested test, not a measured result. Unverified claims are withheld.
| Feature / parameter | Hyundai Venue (new generation)From ₹7,99,900 | Mahindra XUV 3XOObtain current variant quote |
|---|---|---|
Fuel options | 1.2 petrol; 1.0 turbo petrol; 1.5 diesel Source · 2026-10-23 | 1.2 turbo petrol; 1.5 diesel; ZNG CNG announced Oct 2026 Source · 2026-10-23 |
Petrol output (specified variant) | 1.0 turbo 120 PS and 172 Nm Source · 2026-10-23 | 1.2 TGDi 130 PS and 230 Nm in 2024 specification Source · 2026-10-23 |
Diesel output (specified variant) | 1.5 diesel 116 PS / 250 Nm Source · 2026-10-23 | 1.5 diesel 117 PS / 300 Nm at 2024 launch Source · 2026-10-23 |
Automatics | 1.0 turbo DCT; diesel 6-AT; trim dependent Source · 2026-10-23 | Petrol 6-AT; diesel 6-speed AMT (2024 announcement) Source · 2026-10-23 |
Body width | 1,800 mm Source · 2026-10-23 | 1,821 mm Source · 2026-10-23 |
Wheelbase | Check current Venue detailed trim brochure Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | 2,600 mm Source · 2026-10-23 |
Boot | Confirm present variant and spare-wheel configuration Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | 364 L 2024 Mahindra figure Source · 2026-10-23 |
Comfort tech | Ventilated front seats on HX8 and above, trim dependant Source · 2026-10-23 | Dual-zone climate / panoramic sunroof on selected trims Source · 2026-10-23 |
Airbags | Six airbags listed across variants Source · 2026-10-23 | Six airbags standard at 2024 launch Source · 2026-10-23 |
Claimed 1.2 turbo petrol MT efficiency | Do not apply 1.2 NA mileage to 1.0 turbo Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | 20.1 km/L TGDi MT, 2024 ARAI claim Source · 2026-10-23 |
Certified CNG efficiency | No factory CNG Venue listed Source · 2026-10-23 | 24.7 km/kg ZNG 2026 certified claim Source · 2026-10-23 |
Price reference | ₹7,99,900 current site starting Source · 2026-10-23 | 2026 REVX EDGE from ₹9.39 lakh (specific trim) Source · 2026-10-23 |
Claimed petrol economy (engine and gearbox matched) | 18.05 km/l — 1.2 petrol MT Source · 2026-10-23 | 18.89 km/l — 1.2 turbo petrol MT Source · 2026-10-23 |
Factory CNG claimed efficiency | No comparable factory CNG efficiency established for the selected Venue range; verify current official variant catalogue Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | 24.7 km/kg — XUV 3XO ZNG (launched 15 Oct 2026) Source · 2026-10-23 |
Claimed diesel economy (manual) | 20.99 km/l — 1.5 diesel MT Source · 2026-10-23 | 20.6 km/l — 1.5 diesel MT Source · 2026-10-23 |
Live on-road amount | Get a dated, itemised local dealer quotation Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | Get a dated, itemised local dealer quotation Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim |
Your actual fuel use | Calculate from pump-to-pump logs; separate city and highway Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | Calculate from pump-to-pump logs; separate city and highway Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim |
Seat and pillion trial | Ride 20+ minutes; note posture, cushioning and reach Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | Ride 20+ minutes; note posture, cushioning and reach Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim |
Service workshop trial | Request labour/parts quote and spare-part ETA Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | Request labour/parts quote and spare-part ETA Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim |
Tech / electronics usability | Test display visibility, controls, connectivity and alerts Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim | Test display visibility, controls, connectivity and alerts Reader evaluation criterion · not a verified product claim |
Beyond raw specifications, these are the fundamental architectural, philosophical, and day-to-day distinctions that matter most.
Choose according to where your family spends the most time.
Compare petrol/petrol, diesel/diesel and CNG against actual monthly kilometres.
Availability by trim matters more than a blanket ADAS claim.
Our independent desk analysis explains how to evaluate the options—not a claim that we purchased, measured or personally road-tested them. When a factual specification is given, inspect its linked primary source in the comparison table.
Venue’s ₹7.99 lakh is a range starting price; the ₹9.39 lakh Mahindra REVX EDGE is a 2026 trim price, not Mahindra’s cheapest variant. Match equipment and on-road quote before interpreting the gap.
Actionable check: Request itemised same-city on-road quotations for the specific variant, including insurance, extended warranty and finance costs. Compare the payable total, not two unrelated launch prices.
Mahindra’s 20.1 km/L is for the TGDi manual on a certified 2024 cycle; 24.7 km/kg is the new ZNG CNG claim. A family carrying four passengers in AC traffic will not necessarily achieve those figures.
Actionable check: Use the same commute and traffic mix for the two test drives. Log litres at the pump and distance over multiple fill-ups; claimed and tester-reported mileage are not interchangeable.
Independent reports praise 3XO rear shoulder room; Venue is highly trim dependent for seat ventilation. Test three passengers and child-seat installation back-to-back; rear width does not measure cushion comfort.
Actionable check: Seat the intended pillion and driver for at least 20 minutes, including a broken-road section; check ingress, knee angle, padding, back support and vibration.
Autocar published road tests of both vehicles, not statistically meaningful service satisfaction scores. Ask each workshop about diesel AT, DCT and turbo maintenance in writing, including goodwill and recall support.
Actionable check: Ask the two nearest authorised workshops for written periodic-service schedules, labour rates, parts lead times, and warranty exclusions; record dates and repeat failures rather than assuming online posts represent every owner.
The XUV 3XO now includes a newly announced factory CNG version; do not compare its CNG running cost with Venue diesel or petrol using a single undifferentiated cost-per-kilometre assumption.
Actionable check: Compare 3-year insurance renewal estimates, tyres, filters, brake pads, financing interest and resale offers with the planned annual kilometres. Weight what you will use, not every brochure feature.
Published observations are shown only when the dataset includes an inspectable source link. Professional road tests are separate from anecdotal reader posts. We do not claim to have authenticated individual owners or conducted these tests ourselves. Feedback is not a statistical service-quality rating.
Individual comments describe a person's experience; they do not establish defect rates, service-network averages or a consensus. Open the original comment for context.
Visible submissions vary from praise for smooth driving and forward visibility to complaints about delays and price/feature value. Delivery complaints are dealership and timing dependent.
Reader-submitted entries, September–October 2026
Moderated public user comments; not a verified owner database or a direct vehicle-to-vehicle reliability study.
Read the original Autocar India Venue reader reviews commentManufacturer-listed prices, where available, are date- and city-specific. Unknown prices are intentionally not replaced by guessed numbers.
| Variant / Plan Tier | Hyundai Venue (new generation) | Mahindra XUV 3XO | Context / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Reference price (see date) | ₹7,99,900 listed India entry model | REVX EDGE from ₹9.39 lakh (Sep 2026) | Not equivalent variants; compare local trims |
No universal winner: compare the same city, exact trim, rider or family load, and total ownership costs. Conditional recommendations below are editorial desk judgments based on the cited specifications and published tests, not personal road-test claims.
City commuter valuing cabin technology and gearbox options
Family seeking strong rear bench space and powertrain breadth
Common queries, buying considerations, and key answers regarding this comparison.