Short answer: the Mahindra XUV 3XO has the most powerful petrol and diesel engines, the Tata Nexon offers petrol, diesel and CNG, and the Maruti Brezza is the most fuel-efficient choice with its CNG version. The Nexon and the Brezza both start at ₹7.40 lakh* and the XUV 3XO at ₹7.79 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: ₹7.79 lakh* to ₹15.04 lakh*. A 1.2-litre turbo-petrol with 111hp and 200Nm, a 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol with 131hp and 230Nm, or a 1.5-litre diesel with 117hp and 300Nm. Six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX are standard.
Tata Nexon: ₹7.40 lakh* to ₹14.52 lakh*. Petrol with up to 120hp and 170Nm, diesel with 115hp and 260Nm, and a CNG version with 100hp. A 382-litre boot.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza: ₹7.40 lakh* to ₹13.55 lakh*. A 110hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (manual only), a 103hp 1.5-litre petrol (manual or automatic) and an 89hp CNG version. No diesel.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XUV 3XO | Tata Nexon | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹7.79 lakh to ₹15.04 lakh | ₹7.40 lakh to ₹14.52 lakh | ₹7.40 lakh to ₹13.55 lakh |
Petrol | Up to 131hp, 230Nm | Up to 120hp, 170Nm | Up to 110hp |
Diesel | 1.5-litre, 117hp, 300Nm | 1.5-litre, 115hp, 260Nm | Not offered |
CNG | Offered | 100hp, 170Nm | 89hp, 26.90km/kg (ARAI) |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Nexon and Brezza | Both start at ₹7.40 lakh*, ₹39,000 below the XUV 3XO. |
Petrol power | XUV 3XO | 131hp and 230Nm from the TGDi engine. |
Diesel | XUV 3XO | 117hp and 300Nm, against 115hp and 260Nm for the Nexon. The Brezza has no diesel. |
Running costs | Brezza | ARAI certifies the CNG at 26.90km/kg and the 1.5-litre petrol at 21.09kpl. |
Top-end price | Brezza | The range tops out at ₹13.55 lakh*. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the XUV 3XO if you want the strongest petrol or diesel engine and six airbags and ESC on every version. Autocar India notes that ventilated seats are not offered.
Choose the Tata Nexon if you want the widest choice of fuels, including diesel and CNG.
Choose the Maruti Brezza if you want the lowest running costs and a roomy cabin for five.
Test drive the XUV 3XO in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange an XUV 3XO test drive and an on-road quote for Ghaziabad or Noida registration. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: XUV 3XO, Nexon or Brezza?
The Nexon and the Brezza both start at ₹7.40 lakh* ex-showroom. The XUV 3XO starts at ₹7.79 lakh*.
Which has the most powerful engine?
The XUV 3XO. Its 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol makes 131hp and 230Nm.
Is the Maruti Brezza available with a diesel engine?
No. The Brezza is sold with petrol and CNG engines only.
Does the XUV 3XO have a diesel engine?
Yes. The 1.5-litre diesel makes 117hp and 300Nm.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra XUV 3XO, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Nexon, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Maruti Suzuki Brezza, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
