Is the Mahindra XUV 3XO or the Kia Syros better value?

On the equipment we can put a price on, the Mahindra XUV 3XO leads at 7 of the 15 matching price points, with 4 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.

What is the closest Kia Syros to the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L 1.2 TGDi Petrol AT?

The Kia Syros HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹14,99,900, against ₹15,03,500 — a difference of ₹3,600 ex-showroom.

Does this account for how the cars drive?

No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Syros

Not which car is better — which one hands you more equipment for the same money. We line up the two variant ranges at 15 matching price points and price what you get on each.

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On tracked equipment

The Mahindra XUV 3XO leads at 7 of 15 price points

4 of the 15 are too close to call — the gap there is smaller than a single item on the two lists.

Mahindra

Mahindra XUV 3XO

7of 15

₹7.79 L – ₹15.04 L

XUV 3XO prices & variants

Kia

Kia Syros

4of 15

₹8.42 L – ₹15.82 L

Syros prices & variants

Photographs: Mahindra and Kia. Each shows the car, not the trim it is compared at — the points below say which trims these are.

That counts equipment we can put a rupee value on, at prices within ₹80,000 of each other. It is one input into the decision and not the whole of it — read the caveat below before treating it as a verdict.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026

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What this comparison cannot tell you

Nothing about how they drive. Ride, refinement, steering, seat comfort, visibility, boot practicality — none of it is here, and any of it might matter more to you than a longer feature list.
Nothing about size or engine. A matched price can put a larger car's entry trim against a smaller car's top trim. Cabin space, boot, ground clearance and how much engine you get are not in these totals.
Nothing about ownership. Service network reach, running costs, reliability record and resale value are real money and are not counted.
Only equipment we track. Our list is incomplete, and thinnest at the bottom of a range where trims differ on many small items. Either car may be better equipped than this page suggests.
A feature you don't want is worth nothing to you. The totals assume you want everything. Read the lists, not just the numbers.

How every valuation is set, and where the method is weakest, is on the methodology page.

Point by point

At the same money, what changes

Around ₹8 lakh · Petrol manual

₹17,500 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO costs ₹17,500 more and carries ₹18,860 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Kia Syros makes 8 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

REVX M 1.2 Turbo Petrol MT

110 bhp · 200 Nm

₹8,59,400

Equipment we price

₹1,41,680

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat₹3,680
60:40 Split Rear Seat₹4,600
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Kia

HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹8,41,900

Equipment we price

₹1,22,820

Has, that the other doesn't

Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840
Wireless Android Auto₹2,760

Around ₹9 lakh · Petrol manual

₹12,900 apart

The Kia Syros costs ₹12,900 more and carries ₹13,800 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Kia Syros makes 8 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

REVX M(O) 1.2 Turbo Petrol MT

110 bhp · 200 Nm

₹9,09,000

Equipment we price

₹1,73,880

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
60:40 Split Rear Seat₹4,600
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Kia

HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹9,21,900

Equipment we price

₹1,87,680

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,980
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹23,000
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840
Wireless Android Auto₹2,760

Around ₹9 lakh · Diesel manual

₹63,900 apart

The Kia Syros costs ₹63,900 more and carries ₹67,160 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

MX2 1.5 Diesel MT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹9,36,000

Equipment we price

₹1,20,520

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
60:40 Split Rear Seat₹4,600

Kia

HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹9,99,900

Equipment we price

₹1,87,680

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,980
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹32,200
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹25,760
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat₹3,680
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840
Wireless Android Auto₹2,760

Around ₹10 lakh · Petrol manual

₹7,100 apart

Too close to call. The ₹1,380 between them is less than the Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof alone (₹18,400), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Kia Syros is ₹7,100 cheaper and makes 8 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

REVX EDGE (O) 1.2 Turbo Petrol MT

110 bhp · 200 Nm

₹9,89,000

Equipment we price

₹2,31,840

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Cruise Control₹9,200
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking₹6,440
60:40 Split Rear Seat₹4,600
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Kia

HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹9,81,900

Equipment we price

₹2,33,220

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,980
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹23,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs₹22,080
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840

Around ₹11 lakh · Diesel manual

₹2,900 apart

At almost the same price the Kia Syros carries ₹79,580 more equipment by our valuation. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

REVX EDGE 1.5 Diesel MT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹10,59,000

Equipment we price

₹1,53,640

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Cruise Control₹9,200
60:40 Split Rear Seat₹4,600
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Rear Centre Armrest₹3,680

Kia

HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹10,61,900

Equipment we price

₹2,33,220

Has, that the other doesn't

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)₹5,980
Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹32,200
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹23,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs₹22,080
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Auto-Folding ORVMs₹5,520
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840
Automatic Headlamps₹5,520
Roof Rails₹4,600

Around ₹11 lakh · Petrol manual

₹51,600 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO costs ₹51,600 more and carries ₹71,760 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Mahindra XUV 3XO makes 11 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

REVX A 1.2 TGDi Petrol MT

129 bhp · 230 Nm

₹11,27,500

Equipment we price

₹3,45,460

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,760
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking₹6,440
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,680

Kia

HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹10,75,900

Equipment we price

₹2,73,700

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840

Around ₹11 lakh · Diesel manual

₹16,400 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is ₹16,400 cheaper and still carries ₹42,320 more equipment by our valuation. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX5 1.5 Diesel MT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹11,39,500

Equipment we price

₹3,16,020

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,760
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking₹6,440
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,680

Kia

HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹11,55,900

Equipment we price

₹2,73,700

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840

Around ₹12 lakh · Petrol automatic

₹7,900 apart

Too close to call. The ₹11,960 between them is less than the 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster alone (₹18,400), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is ₹7,900 cheaper, and the Kia Syros makes 8 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX5 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT

110 bhp · 200 Nm

₹11,88,000

Equipment we price

₹3,16,020

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,760
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,680

Kia

HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹11,95,900

Equipment we price

₹3,27,980

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹12,880
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840

Around ₹12 lakh · Petrol manual

₹600 apart

At almost the same price the Mahindra XUV 3XO carries ₹80,960 more equipment by our valuation. The Mahindra XUV 3XO makes 11 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX5 L 1.2 TGDi Petrol MT

129 bhp · 230 Nm

₹12,02,500

Equipment we price

₹3,78,580

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Surround View Camera₹23,000
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Wireless Phone Charger₹6,440
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹12,880
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,760
Blind Spot Monitor₹12,880

Kia

HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹12,01,900

Equipment we price

₹2,97,620

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040

Around ₹12 lakh · Diesel AMT

₹56,400 apart

Too close to call. The ₹11,960 between them is less than the 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster alone (₹18,400), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is ₹56,400 cheaper. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX5 1.5 Diesel AMT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹12,19,500

Equipment we price

₹3,16,020

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger₹2,760
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹3,680

Kia

HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹12,75,900

Equipment we price

₹3,27,980

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹12,880
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹1,840

Around ₹13 lakh · Diesel manual

₹21,600 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO costs ₹21,600 more and carries ₹1,08,560 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX7 1.5 Diesel MT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹13,03,500

Equipment we price

₹4,06,180

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹12,880
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
Premium Branded Sound System₹23,920
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Wireless Phone Charger₹6,440
17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹9,200
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Front Parking Sensors₹5,520
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,760

Kia

HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹12,81,900

Equipment we price

₹2,97,620

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140

Around ₹13 lakh · Petrol automatic

₹5,600 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO costs ₹5,600 more and carries ₹1,02,120 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Mahindra XUV 3XO makes 11 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX5 L 1.2 TGDi Petrol AT

129 bhp · 230 Nm

₹13,27,500

Equipment we price

₹4,47,580

Has, that the other doesn't

Surround View Camera₹23,000
Level 2 ADAS Suite₹69,000
Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Wireless Phone Charger₹6,440
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,760
Blind Spot Monitor₹12,880

Kia

HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹13,21,900

Equipment we price

₹3,45,460

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹18,400
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
LED Fog Lamps₹8,280
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
Leatherette Upholstery₹11,040

Around ₹13 lakh · Petrol automatic

₹67,900 apart

The Kia Syros costs ₹67,900 more and carries ₹30,360 more equipment by our valuation — that covers 44% of the price difference. The Mahindra XUV 3XO makes 11 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX7 1.2 TGDi Petrol AT

129 bhp · 230 Nm

₹13,34,000

Equipment we price

₹4,06,180

Has, that the other doesn't

Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Front Parking Sensors₹5,520
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,760

Kia

HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹14,01,900

Equipment we price

₹4,36,540

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Front Ventilated Seats₹25,760
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹12,880
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment₹6,440
Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹11,040
Integrated Dashcam₹8,280

Around ₹14 lakh · Diesel AMT

₹22,400 apart

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is ₹22,400 cheaper and still carries ₹60,720 more equipment by our valuation. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX7 1.5 Diesel AMT

115 bhp · 300 Nm

₹13,79,500

Equipment we price

₹4,06,180

Has, that the other doesn't

Automatic Climate Control₹11,040
Premium Branded Sound System₹23,920
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster₹18,400
Wireless Phone Charger₹6,440
17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹9,200
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Front Parking Sensors₹5,520
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Connected Car Technology₹11,040
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,760

Kia

HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT

114 bhp · 250 Nm

₹14,01,900

Equipment we price

₹3,45,460

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹12,880

Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol automatic

₹3,600 apart

Too close to call. The ₹33,120 between them is less than the Level 2 ADAS Suite alone (₹69,000), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Mahindra XUV 3XO makes 11 bhp more. Mahindra XUV 3XO variants explained or Kia Syros variants explained.

Mahindra

AX7 L 1.2 TGDi Petrol AT

129 bhp · 230 Nm

₹15,03,500

Equipment we price

₹5,23,940

Has, that the other doesn't

Surround View Camera₹23,000
Level 2 ADAS Suite₹69,000
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹11,040
Front Parking Sensors₹5,520
Rain-Sensing Wipers₹5,520
Cooled Glovebox₹2,760
Blind Spot Monitor₹12,880

Kia

HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

118 bhp · 172 Nm

₹14,99,900

Equipment we price

₹4,90,820

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹7,820
Front Ventilated Seats₹25,760
Integrated Rear Window Sunshades₹4,140
Multi Drive & Traction Modes₹13,800
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹8,280
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment₹6,440
Dedicated Climate Touch Panel₹5,520
Rear Ventilated Seats₹13,800
Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)₹11,040

Common questions

Is the Mahindra XUV 3XO or the Kia Syros better value?: On the equipment we can put a price on, the Mahindra XUV 3XO leads at 7 of the 15 matching price points, with 4 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.
What is the closest Kia Syros to the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 L 1.2 TGDi Petrol AT?: The Kia Syros HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹14,99,900, against ₹15,03,500 — a difference of ₹3,600 ex-showroom.
Does this account for how the cars drive?: No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

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