The Indian car manufacturer Mahindra has dropped a huge bomb in the country called the XUV700. Before XUV700’s unveil, it sure looked promising with many first in segment features and many gadgets and gizmos. But with the introduction of the prices of some variants, definitely shook the market. We too pinched ourselves just to confirm that it was indeed real.
To be precise, this big 7-seater SUV for the base MX variant costs just ₹11.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). This means the XUV700 has entered the territory of many compact SUVs and also some sub-compact SUVs. Now, if you are in the market for a vehicle in this price range, which one should you get? Let’s see it in a little detail.
Mahindra XUV700 MX Variant
Before getting into the competition let’s have a look at what the XUV700 offers in its base MX variant. Today, we’ll be comparing the features, dimensions, powertrain and drivetrain with the SUVs competition.
That said, let’s start with what is class-leading in the segment, the powertrain and drivetrain.
XUV700 Engine and Transmission
Powering the new XUV700 is an option of a couple of engines, a diesel and turbo petrol. But it is the gasoline or the petrol engine that will cost ₹11.99 lakh. Hence it is only the turbo petrol engine that we will be after.
Engine Specs |
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| Engine | 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol | |
| Power | 200ps @ 5,000Rpm | |
| Torque | 380Nm @ 1,750-3000Rpm | |
| Transmission | 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT | |
- Speaking of the machine under the hood, Mahindra XUV700 comes with a new series of turbo petrol engines called the mStallion.
- It is a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that does duties in this new 7 seater SUV from Mahindra.
- This motor is capable of generating 200ps of max power and 380Nm of peak torque.
- Setting the power down on the tarmac are the front wheels that receive power from either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Features
Still, being a base variant, the XUV700 gets most of the necessary features like,
- Dual Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Android Auto
- day/night IRVM
- LED taillights
- steering mounted control
- 17-inch steel rims
- 8.0-inch infotainment screen
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
Mahindra XUV700 MX and Its Competition
Now, with the basics clear, we are ready to dive straight in. Here are the 8 cars that the XUV700 with its MX variant competes with.
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Kia Seltos (HTK Plus)
Orange Kia Seltos | Image for representation only The SUV that wrote the success story of Kia in India is in direct competition with the new Mahindra. That said, it is the HTK Plus variant that coincides with the MX variant when it comes to price.
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Features
It all comes down to what are you willing to leave over the other.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Kia Seltos Front Airbags (Dual) 
ABS+EBD Cruise Control 
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Dimensions
Naturally being a 7-seater the XUV has to be a larger vehicle. But by how much? let’s have a look
Dimensions (MX vs HTK Plus)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Kia Seltos Length (mm) 4965 4315 Width (mm) 1890 1800 Height (mm) 1755 1637 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2610 -
Engine and Transmission Comparison
Engine Specs (MX vs HTK Plus)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Kia Seltos Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.5-litre NA Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 115ps @ 6,300Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 144Nm @ 4,500Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/iMT/iVT
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Kia Sonet (HTX Plus)
Kia Sonet The next vehicle on the list that competes with the full-grown SUV is a rather subcompact SUV. What will you choose?
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Features
HTX plus is among the top-end trims in the Sonet line-up. Hence, it gets most of the gadgets and gizmos.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Kia Sonet Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Smart Door Handles Tyre Pressure Monitor Premium Bose Sound System Air purifier Sunroof High-Speed Alert Alarm -
Dimensions
A sub-compact SUV means, it will measure less than 4 meters. Here is a detailed look.
Dimensions (MX vs HTX Plus)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Kia Sonet Length (mm) 4965 3995 Width (mm) 1890 1790 Height (mm) 1755 1642 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 1500 -
Engine and Transmission
Surprisingly at this price point, the Kia Sonet is more powerful when compared to its bigger brother Seltos. Still, it is down on power when comparing it with the XUV700.
Engine Specs (MX vs HTX Plus)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Kia Sonet Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 120ps @ 6,00Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 172Nm @ 1,500Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT
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Hyundai Creta (S)
Hyundai Creta Moving on to the vehicle that Indian’s truly love, Hyundai Creta. Like the seltos, Hyundai Creta is in the direct rivalry of the new Mahindra XUV700 when considering the price. So, before wasting time, which one you should go for? S variant in Creta or the MX in XUV700.
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Features
Talking a little in detail, the S variant is a little expensive than the MX variant of the XUV700. Also, it is the mid variant, meaning, it also get only the basic features. Here are they.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Hyundai Creta Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Smart Door Handles Sunroof High-Speed Alert Alarm -
Dimensions
Hyundai Creta shares its platform with the Kia Seltos. This translates in similar dimensions to the Kia and a size smaller than the Mahindra XUV700.
Dimensions (MX vs S)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Hyundai Creta Length (mm) 4965 4300 Width (mm) 1890 1790 Height (mm) 1755 1635 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2610 -
Engine and Transmission
Again, the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos share the same powertrain and drivetrain minus the iMT.
Engine Specs (MX vs S)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Hyundai Creta Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.5-litre NA Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 115ps @ 6,300Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 144Nm @ 4,500Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ iVT
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Skoda Kushaq (Ambition)
Skoda Kushaq | Image for representation only The other car manufacturer looking forward to capturing a large chunk of Indian marker is Skoda. And with the Kushaq they are hoping high. Now, with the introduction of the new Mahindra XUV700, things might hesitate. That said, Ambition 1.0L TSI MT is the one that competes with the Mahindra. How does it fair? Let’s have a look.
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Features
Skoda Kushaq in its Ambition variant is one up from the base, i.e this vehicle will mostly get the basic amenities. With that out of the way, the Skoda Kushaq Ambition variant is about a Lakh expensive when taking the ex-showroom prices.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Skoda Kushaq Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Smart Door Handles Sunroof Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Traction Control ISOFIX child seat mounts High-Speed Alert Alarm -
Dimensions
Skoda Kushaq has to be a lot smaller than the Mahindra XUV700. Not just that, when comparing it with other compact SUVs it comes out to be the smallest among them.
Dimensions (MX vs Ambition)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Skoda Kushaq Length (mm) 4965 4225 Width (mm) 1890 1760 Height (mm) 1755 1612 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2651 -
Engine and Transmission
Moving on to the machine that powers both the vehicles. In this era, turbo petrol engines are so common. Well, both the vehicles come with one but the mStallion coming out on top considering power as well as displacement.
Engine Specs (MX vs Ambition)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Skoda Kushaq Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 115ps @ 5,000Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 178Nm @ 1,750Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ 6-Speed AT
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Tata Nexon (XZ Plus (O))
Tata Nexon Dark Edition The next vehicle on the list that will compete with the XUV700 is the Tata Nexon. Though the Nexon is not a straight comparison the price is. Speaking of Tata Nexon, XZ Plus (O) is the variant that you can buy a little lower than ₹11.99 Lakh. But is it worth spending more?
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Features
For the Tata Nexon, XZ Plus (O) variant happens to be the top of the line trim. Meaning, it will be packed with features. What is unique about the Nexon, let’s have a look.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Tata Nexon Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Smart Door Handles Automatic Headlights and Wipers Automatic Climate Control TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitor) Sunroof High-Speed Alert Alarm Global NCAP test rating Not tested ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -
Dimensions
A compact SUV translates that the bumper to bumper length will be under 4m. Indeed it is a lot smaller than the XUV700.
Dimensions (MX vs XZ Plus (O))
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Tata Nexon Length (mm) 4965 3993 Width (mm) 1890 1811 Height (mm) 1755 1606 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2498 -
Engine and Transmission
Introduced first in the Tata Nexon, the SUV comes powered by a turbo petrol engine. This engine is among the most powerful motors in its segment.
Engine Specs (MX vs XZ Plus (O))
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Tata Nexon Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 120ps @ 5,500Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 170Nm @ 1,750Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ 6-Speed AMT Download the GoMechanic app now!
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Renault Duster (RXS)
Renault Duster Turbo | Image of RXZ variant The French carmaker Renault also has a vehicle in the segment, the Duster. Mind it, this was the vehicle that kick-started the compact SUV segment in India. After nearly a decade, how does it fare with the competition? RXS is the variant that comes near the MX variant.
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Features
Renault Duster is more of a rugged vehicle but a sophisticated off-roader. Hence, it comes more with utilitarian features.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Renault Duster Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Steering Mounted Controls Cooled Glovebox Smart Door Handles Sunroof High-Speed Alert Alarm -
Dimensions
By now it is clear that at Mahindra XUV700 MXs platform no one competes in terms of dimensions. Renault Duster is a no brainer.
Dimensions (MX vs RXS)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Renault Duster Length (mm) 4965 4360 Width (mm) 1890 1822 Height (mm) 1755 1695 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2673 -
Engine and Transmission
Before the introduction of the Mahindra XUV700, the motor in the Renault Duster was the most powerful in the segment.
Engine Specs (MX vs RXS)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Renault Duster Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.3-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 156ps @ 5,500Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 245Nm @ 1,600Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ CVT
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Nissan Kicks (XV)
Nissan Kicks (XV Pre (O) variant) One of the most underrated vehicles in the compact SUV segment is the Nissan Kicks. The car offers, almost all the function features without compromising on the features on the inside. That said, it also handles like a dream. With that out of our way XV variant of the Nissan Kicks coincides with the MX of the Mahindra XUV700.
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Features
The XV variant in the Nissan Kicks lineup is the one, one above the base. But never the less, it still packs quite many features. Here it goes.
Features Comparison
Mahindra XUV700 Nissan Kicks Front Airbags (Dual) ABS+EBD Cruise Control Electronic Stability Control Cooled Glovebox Keyless Entry and Go Smart Door Handles Sunroof High-Speed Alert Alarm -
Dimensions
In the segment, Nissan Kicks is the largest vehicle one can buy. Yes! it is indeed a little larger than the Kia Seltos as well Hyundai Creta. But you know how it fairs with the Mahindra XUV700.
Dimensions (MX vs XV)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Nissan Kicks Length (mm) 4965 4384 Width (mm) 1890 1813 Height (mm) 1755 1669 Wheelbase(mm) 2750 2673 -
Engine and Transmission
Now, as the car share the platform with the Renault Duster, the same goes with the powertrain and also drivetrain.
Engine Specs (MX vs XV)
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Nissan Kicks Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.3-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 156ps @ 5,500Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 245Nm @ 1,600Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ CVT
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Volkswagen Taigun (TBA)
Volkswagen Taigun Teaser On this list, apart from the Mahindra XUV700 Volkswagen Taigun is another vehicle that is yet to be launched. That said, we don’t even have the variants of the vehicle. But still, if we had to guess, it might have the same features as the Skoda Kushaq. Also, we also are waiting for the company to reveal the exact dimensions.
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Engine and Powertrain
But, we do have the information of what will power the Volkswagen Taigun. i.e the same powertrain as the Skoda Kushaq.
Engine Specs
Vehicle Mahindra XUV700 Volkswagen Taigun Engine 2.0-litre mStallion Turbo Petrol 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Power 200ps @ 5,000rpm 115ps @ 5,000Rpm Torque 380Nm @ 1,750-3000rpm 178Nm @ 1,750Rpm Transmission 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/ 6-Speed AT
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Let us know in the comment section, which one will you choose and why?
Also, read: How The XUV 700 Can Dominate The Competition
