Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 118 bhp.
- The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 20.6 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Venue has the bigger boot: 375 litres vs 364 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Venue or XUV 3XO?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Venue vs XUV 3XO — which is safer?
The Hyundai Venue scores 5 stars and the Mahindra XUV 3XO scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Venue or the XUV 3XO?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other). The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 118 bhp. The Hyundai Venue is more efficient on paper — up to 24 kmpl vs 20.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.