Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Venue as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the most power (129 bhp).
- Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.08 kmpl), the biggest boot (382 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue vs XUV 3XO vs Nexon — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Venue as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the most power (129 bhp). Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.08 kmpl), the biggest boot (382 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Venue, XUV 3XO, Nexon?
The Tata Nexon starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹7.50 Lakh for the XUV 3XO and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Mahindra XUV 3XO: 5 stars; Tata Nexon: 5 stars.