Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Nissan Magnite: which should you buy?
The full picture
The Nissan Magnite starts at ₹5.69L against the Mahindra XUV 3XO's ₹7.79L ex-showroom, so it is ₹2.10L cheaper to get into.
They run together up to ₹10.99L, where the Magnite tops out. Past that only the XUV 3XO has anything left to sell you, up to ₹15.04L.
Fuel is a real difference here: the XUV 3XO comes in petrol, diesel and CNG, the Magnite in petrol.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹10.99L to both showrooms and you come out with the XUV 3XO MX3 Pro at ₹10.86L or the Magnite Tekna+ at ₹10.99L, the XUV 3XO leaving ₹13,000 of that in your pocket.
Our take
- Choose the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX3 Pro if
- You would rather keep the ₹13,000 than pay for features you will not missOnly one here withall-wheel disc brakessingle-pane sunroof10.25" touchscreen
- Choose the Nissan Magnite Tekna+ if
- You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comfortsOnly one here with360° cameratyre pressure monitorauto climate (single zone)
XUV 3XO vs Magnite, on paper
| Spec | Mahindra XUV 3XO | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.79L to ₹15.04L | ₹5.69L to ₹10.99L |
| Variants | 39 | 22 |
| Body type | Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuels | Petrol, Diesel, CNG | Petrol |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹9.99L | ₹6.30L |
| Boot | 364 litres | 336 litres |
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,994 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,758 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 201 mm | 205 mm |
| Fuel tank | 42 litres | 40 litres |
| Turning radius | 5.3 m | 5 m |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years or 1,00,000 km |
The working behind our take
Here is everything that fed that read.
- Extra featuresMagnite Tekna+driver display (7" digital against Semi-digital)auto headlampsrain-sensing wipersheight-adjustable driver seat
- Trade-offMagnite Tekna+all-wheel disc brakessingle-pane sunrooftouchscreen (10.25" against 8")
The full story
Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Magnite Tekna+ asks ₹13,000 more for 360° camera and tyre pressure monitor, but the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX3 Pro costs less and has the stronger engine, at the diesel's 117 PS against the petrol's 100 PS. The useful extras on top: auto climate (single zone) and speakers (6 against 4).
- Also on the Magnite Tekna+: driver display (7" digital against Semi-digital), auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and height-adjustable driver seat, and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Magnite Tekna+, you give up all-wheel disc brakes, single-pane sunroof and touchscreen (10.25" against 8"), which the XUV 3XO MX3 Pro keeps
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
XUV 3XO vs Magnite: the questions people ask
- Is the Mahindra XUV 3XO or the Nissan Magnite cheaper?
- The Nissan Magnite, by ₹2.10L: it starts at ₹5.69L against ₹7.79L ex-showroom for the XUV 3XO. Both run well past that, so what you actually pay depends on the variant.
- Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Nissan Magnite: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹10.99L it is the XUV 3XO MX3 Pro against the Magnite Tekna+. Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Magnite Tekna+ asks ₹13,000 more for 360° camera and tyre pressure monitor, but the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX3 Pro costs less and has the stronger engine, at the diesel's 117 PS against the petrol's 100 PS. The useful extras on top: auto climate (single zone) and speakers (6 against 4).
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Mahindra XUV 3XO or the Nissan Magnite?
- The Magnite: its cheapest automatic is ₹6.30L against ₹9.99L for the XUV 3XO, ex-showroom. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.
Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.