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Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo-Petrol AT vs Hyundai Venue N Line DCT: Which One Is Quicker?

The XUV 3XO has a extra highly effective turbo-petrol engine than that of the Venue N Line. But which one is faster? Let’s discover out

The Mahindra XUV 3XO has just lately been launched as a facelift to the XUV300 subcompact SUV. While the XUV 3XO boasts new design and options, it nonetheless makes use of the identical powertrain choices as earlier than. However, the turbo-petrol engines now include the choice of a 6-speed torque converter automated. Its direct injection turbo-petrol (TGDi) is probably the most highly effective within the section, however how does it examine to its “sportiest” rival, the Hyundai Venue N Line DCT? We just lately had each automobiles with us, and right here’s how they examine by way of real-world efficiency.

Before moving into the check outcomes, let’s first take a look on the specs of those fashions.

Specifications

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Hyundai Venue N Line

Engine

1.2-litre T-GDi (direct injection) turbo-petrol

1-litre turbo petrol

Power

130 PS

120 PS

Torque

230 Nm

172 Nm

Transmission

6-speed AT

7-speed DCT

The XUV 3XO’s 1.2-litre direct injection turbo-petrol just isn’t solely 10 PS extra highly effective than the Venue’s but in addition produces 58 Nm extra torque..

Acceleration Test

Tests

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Hyundai Venue N Line

0-100 kmph

11.21 seconds

12.28 seconds

Quarter Mile

17.72 seconds at 125.72 kmph

18.75 seconds at 124.49 kmph

Kickdown (20-80kmph)

7.51 seconds

8.20 seconds

In the 0-100 kmph dash, the XUV 3XO was faster by 1.07 seconds in comparison with the Hyundai Venue N Line. The distinction between their quarter-mile timings was 1.03 seconds, the Mahindra being faster. However, within the kickdown from 20 to 80 kmph, the distinction between their timings diminished to 0.70 seconds.

Though the distinction wasn’t important, the XUV 3XO clearly has an edge over the Venue N Line with its further torque and energy.

Braking Test

Tests

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Hyundai Venue N Line

100-0 kmph

41.03 metres

43.50 metres

80-0 kmph

26.40 metres

26.90 metres

 

When braking from 100 kmph to carry the automobile to an entire cease, the XUV 3XO travelled nearly 2.50 metres lower than the Venue N Line. However when braking from 80 kmph, they nearly travelled related distances to return to a standstill. 

Both XUV 3XO and Venue N Line use 215-section tyres, however XUV 3XO has larger 17-inch alloys, whereas the Venue N Line will get 16-inch alloy wheels. Both subcompact SUVs right here include all-four disc brakes.

Final Takeaway

So, the Mahindra XUV 3XO provides higher efficiency total than the Hyundai Venue N Line DCT, and some extra options too. However, the variants examined do have a notable worth distinction as properly.

Disclaimer: Please notice that the efficiency figures might differ relying on the motive force, driving circumstances, automobile’s well being, and local weather.

Price

Mahindra XUV 3XO T-GDi AT

Hyundai Venue N Line DCT

Rs 13.49 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh

Rs 12.87 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh

The XUV 3XO variant as examined, the AX7L with the automated transmission is pricier by over Rs 15 lakh than the top-spec Venue N Line DCT. In addition to the efficiency, you additionally get options like a panoramic sunroof, larger screens together with a digital driver’s show and adaptive cruise management. However, in terms of sporty attraction by way of seems and sound, the Hyundai N Line subcompact SUV is difficult to beat.

Both of those subcompact SUVs additionally tackle the likes of the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.

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Maruti Fronx Is The Quickest Car Under Rs 10 Lakh. But By How Much?


Its turbo-petrol manual variants are quicker to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph than these 5 models we’ve tested under that price bracket

The Maruti Fronx was launched earlier this year as a crossover SUV based on the Maruti Baleno premium hatchback. We recently tested its turbo-petrol manual variant to see its real-world performance. It turns out the Fronx is decently quick and here’s how it compares against the quickest cars – also priced under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) – that we’ve tested.

Results

0-100 kmph

Maruti Fronx Turbo-Petrol MT

10.38 Seconds

Renault Kiger Turbo-Petrol MT

11.01 Seconds

Maruti Alto K10 MT

12.77 Seconds

Tata Tiago EV

13.43 Seconds

Toyota Glanza MT

13.54 Seconds

Citroen C3 MT

14.32 Seconds

* As Tested

  • The Renault Kiger, which comes with a turbo-petrol engine and is priced under Rs 10 lakh, is notably slower to reach 100 kmph.

  • The Maruti Alto K10 is third on the list, but lags behind the Kiger by a significant margin, taking more than a second longer to touch 100 kmph. Even though it is down on power – with just 67 PS on offer – the lightness of the entry-level hatchback makes it quick on its small wheels.

  • The only EV in this list is the Tata Tiago EV, which can do the 0-100 kmph sprint in under 13.5 seconds which, interestingly, makes it the quickest EV under Rs 10 lakh.

  • Lastly, we have the Citroen C3 with a 0-100 kmph run time of over 14 seconds with its 82PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine. There is also a 110 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol on offer for under Rs 10 lakh, but we have not tested it for its 0-100 kmph time yet.

Maruti Fronx Powertrain Details

The Fronx comes with two engine options. The first is a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which makes 90 PS and 113 Nm. This engine comes paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.

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The other powertrain is on the variant we tested, which is the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit makes 100 PS and 148 Nm, and is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Price & Rivals

The Maruti Fronx is priced from Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh (ex-showroom) and its turbo-petrol variants start from Rs 9.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The coupe SUV is a rival to subcompact SUVs like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Maruti Brezza, and Mahindra XUV300.

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Kia Seltos Turbo-petrol DCT Real-world Performance Comparison: New vs Old


The Seltos, with the bigger turbo-petrol engine, is quicker, but the old one is still ahead in the quarter-mile run

The 2023 Kia Seltos was launched earlier this year with a new design, a lot of new features, and a big change to its powertrain. The pre-facelift Seltos was offered with a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit, which, after the facelift, was replaced by a 1.5-litre turbo unit. We have tested the performance of both versions of the compact SUV with automatic transmissions, a 7-speed dual-clutch setup. But before you look at the results, have a glance at the engine specifications.

Different Turbo Engines

Specifications

2023 Kia Seltos

Pre-facelift Seltos

Engine

1.5-litre turbo-petrol

1.4-litre turbo-petrol

Transmission

6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed manual/ 7-speed DCT

Power

160PS

140PS

Torque

253Nm

242Nm

The updated Seltos gets a bigger turbo-petrol engine option, along with an iMT instead of a manual transmission. However, the DCT option in theory is still the same, which is what we tested.

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The new engine, which was first seen on the Kia Carens, makes 20PS more power and 11Nm more torque. Now let’s see how this additional performance translates to the real world for the 2023 Kia Seltos.

Performance: Acceleration

Tests

2023 Kia Seltos

Pre-facelift Kia Seltos

0-100kmph

9.24 seconds

9.51 seconds

Quarter Mile

17.19 seconds at 135.15kmph

17.02 seconds at 135.44kmph

Kickdown (20-80kmph)

5.18 seconds

5.47 seconds

The new engine has made the Kia Seltos quicker. In the 0-100kmph sprint, and in the kickdown, the updated Seltos has proved to be faster than the previous version. However, the old Seltos with the 1.4-litre unit was quicker to complete the quarter mile.

Performance: Braking

Tests

2023 Kia Seltos

Pre-facelift Kia Seltos

100-0kmph

39.67 metres

40.93 metres

80-0kmph

23.92 metres

25.51 metres

While coming to a sudden stop, from 100kmph, the difference in stopping distance between the two is just a little over 1 metre. For the 80kmph to 0 test, the same results were seen, where the new Seltos’ stopping distance came out to be shorter by over 1.5 metres. Both tested units came with disc brakes all around, but there is a difference in the tyres. The pre-facelift Seltos ran on 17-inch alloys wrapped in 215/60 rubber, while the updated SUV ran on 18-inch alloys wearing 215/55 tyres.

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It seems like the 2023 Seltos with the new engine performs better than the old one, while the older 1.4-litre engine only performed better in the quarter-mile run. It is also worth noting that the SUVs were not tested side-by-side.

Price Difference

Variants

2023 Kia Seltos

Pre-facelift Kia Seltos

Difference

X-Line Turbo DCT

Rs 20.30 lakh

Rs 18.70 lakh

+ Rs 1.6 lakh

* Prices are ex-showroom

We took the top-spec variant of both the new and old Kia Seltos for our tests. For the same X-Line DCT variant, the new Seltos asks you to shell out Rs 1.6 lakh more and offers better features, a new design and improved performance.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ: A Powerful and Long-Range Luxury Electric Vehicle

Cadillac has unveiled its highly anticipated electric SUV, the Escalade IQ. This larger-than-life vehicle not only outperforms most sports cars in terms of acceleration but also boasts an impressive range that surpasses many electric saloons. The Escalade IQ represents a bold statement from America’s renowned luxury brand.

Powered by an enormous 200kWh battery, the Escalade sets itself apart from other luxury vehicles like the BMW i7, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Rolls-Royce Spectre, which typically feature smaller battery packs. With a claimed range of 450 miles, the Escalade achieves an efficiency rating of just 2.25 miles per kWh. For comparison, this is less than half the efficiency of the significantly smaller Vauxhall Astra Electric. Clearly, the goal for the Escalade was not to create the most environmentally friendly electric vehicle but rather to offer a vehicle that indulges in conspicuous consumption without relying on a combustion engine.

To support its massive battery, the Escalade is equipped with 800V electrical systems, allowing for rapid charging at a yet undisclosed speed. It can recharge up to 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes at a fast charger. Additionally, the vehicle features vehicle-to-home charging technology, which enables energy to be fed back into the grid. However, this capability will only be activated with a software update for the 2025 model year.

General Motors has yet to disclose the weight of the Escalade’s battery or the total weight of the car. However, for reference, the Hummer EV Pickup, which shares some components with the Escalade, had a 212.7kWh usable capacity battery that weighed 1326kg, according to data filed with the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The Escalade IQ is equipped with two electric motors (one per axle), delivering an impressive 750bhp and 785lb ft of torque to all four wheels when in Velocity Max mode. According to Cadillac, this allows the Escalade to accelerate from 0-60mph in under 5.0 seconds, comparable to high-performance hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf R.