Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) and Skoda Kylaq (₹7.59 Lakh – ₹12.99 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 ₹0.20 Lakh of each other).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 114 bhp.
- The Skoda Kylaq has the bigger boot: 446 litres vs 364 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: XUV 3XO or Kylaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.20 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
XUV 3XO vs Kylaq — which is safer?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO scores 5 stars and the Skoda Kylaq scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the XUV 3XO or the Kylaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.20 Lakh of each other). The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the more powerful car, with 129 bhp against 114 bhp. The Skoda Kylaq has the bigger boot: 446 litres vs 364 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.