Head to head
Tata Nexon vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: what owners and experts say
Based on 226 statements from 21 owner and expert reviews
Owners and experts rate the Nexon better for audio system, while the XUV 3XO comes out ahead on city drivability, ride comfort and rear seat space. On seat comfort, parking camera & sensors and handling there is little to separate them. The Nexon starts at ₹7.39 lakh and the XUV 3XO at ₹7.79 lakh ex-showroom, so the Nexon is about ₹0.39 lakh cheaper to start with.
| Fact | Nexon | XUV 3XO |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.39 lakh to ₹14.29 lakh | ₹7.79 lakh to ₹15.03 lakh |
| Fuel | Petrol, CNG, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Reviews we read | 9 | 12 |
Where the Nexon does better
Audio system
Nexon: Strongly positiveXUV 3XO: Mixed reviews
Nexon: “it doesn't have all the gimmicks as the Mahindra 3xo in terms of DSP modes and Sound Stage modes but it does the basics really well and gets the job done”
XUV 3XO: “there are a lot of DSP modes, you can change the intensity, you can change the soundscapes, all of it which is still deactivated so none of them really make a difference audibly... it could do with a bit more refinement”
Where the XUV 3XO does better
City drivability
XUV 3XO: Strongly positiveNexon: Generally negative
XUV 3XO: “this is by the way torque converter gearbox, which is also like a very bulletproof kind of gearbox that doesn't sort of give away... it's not very jerky, it does feel quite the transmission smooth... it's just feels seamless”
Nexon: “in Nexon, the drive was pretty bad... it was a big delay. So you felt like gear four went to fifth, fifth to sixth, it went like that felt. It is not very good to have basically.”
Ride comfort
XUV 3XO: Strongly positiveNexon: Generally positive
XUV 3XO: “its ride and handling balance is spot on, what further enhances ride comfort are its high-profile tires with 16-in alloys which absorb road shocks better than its higher variants which get 17-in alloys”
Nexon: “As soon as the road goes bad the suspension really comes through -- Nexon always had this very good performance on bad roads and I think they've carried forward with this one, it certainly feels like it is tough in the way it's built.”
Rear seat space
XUV 3XO: Strongly positiveNexon: Generally positive
XUV 3XO: “For the middle passenger as well, I think this is a nice place because you have a nice flat seat, you also get individual headrests, and you have three-point seat belts as well -- so three-abreast in the 3XO would be quite nice.”
Nexon: “Even this is a pretty squarish, pretty spacious cabin... in terms of just outright space it's not too bad, headroom not an issue for me, knee room is quite decent as well, there's a good amount of room under the front seats for your feet.”
Area by area
Every area where reviewers said enough about at least one of the two cars. “Too few reviews” means we won’t guess.
| Area | Nexon | XUV 3XO |
|---|---|---|
| Audio system | Strongly positive | Mixed reviews |
| City drivability | Generally negative | Strongly positive |
| Ride comfort | Generally positive | Strongly positive |
| Rear seat space | Generally positive | Strongly positive |
| Seat comfort | Mixed reviews | Generally positive |
| Parking camera & sensors | Generally positive | Generally positive |
| Handling | Generally positive | Generally positive |
| ADAS driver assistance | Too few reviews | Generally positive |
| Air conditioning | Too few reviews | Strongly positive |
| Boot space | Too few reviews | Generally negative |
| Cabin refinement | Too few reviews | Strongly negative |
| City mileage | Too few reviews | Strongly positive |
| Dashboard layout | Strongly negative | Too few reviews |
| Drivetrain reliability | Too few reviews | Generally negative |
| Driving position | Too few reviews | Strongly negative |
| Electrical reliability | Too few reviews | Generally negative |
| Fit & finish | Too few reviews | Generally negative |
| Highway mileage | Too few reviews | Strongly positive |
| Highway stability | Too few reviews | Strongly positive |
| Service staff competence | Too few reviews | Generally positive |
| Touchscreen responsiveness | Too few reviews | Strongly negative |
| Turbo response | Too few reviews | Strongly negative |
So, Nexon or XUV 3XO?
Go for the Nexon if audio system matter most to you. Pick the XUV 3XO if you care more about city drivability and ride comfort.
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Nexon vs XUV 3XO FAQs
Which is better, the Nexon or the XUV 3XO?
Owners and experts rate the Nexon better for audio system, while the XUV 3XO comes out ahead on city drivability, ride comfort and rear seat space. Go for the Nexon if audio system matter most to you. Pick the XUV 3XO if you care more about city drivability and ride comfort.
Which is cheaper, the Nexon or the XUV 3XO?
The Nexon starts at ₹7.39 lakh and the XUV 3XO at ₹7.79 lakh ex-showroom, so the Nexon is about ₹0.39 lakh cheaper to start with.
How did CarDhoondo compare the Nexon and XUV 3XO?
We went through 21 owner and expert video reviews of the two cars, tagged every statement by topic, such as mileage or rear seat space, and scored how positive it was. Nobody paid for this comparison and it is not sponsored.
How this page is made: we collect what real owners and expert reviewers say in published video reviews, tag each statement by topic and score how positive or negative it is. A car only counts as doing better in an area when the gap between the two verdicts is clear. Nothing here is paid for by manufacturers or dealers. Prices come from CarDekho and can change, so confirm with a dealer.