AI Verdict

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Nexon

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

These two occupy different worlds: the Mahindra XUV400 is a genuine EV with 375 km range and zero tailpipe emissions but comes at more than double the price and with a stripped-back feature set, while the Tata Nexon is a feature-loaded, turbo-petrol compact SUV with 6 airbags and a far lower ex-showroom price. Choose the XUV400 if you want EV running costs and are willing to pay upfront and forgo tech/safety extras; choose the Nexon if you want a well-equipped, safer-on-paper, budget-friendly petrol SUV.

Mahindra XUV400

EC PRO 34.5 kWh

₹15.49 - ₹17.69 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

True Zero-Emission Driving
The XUV400 runs on a 34.5 kWh battery with a 375 km MIDC-certified range, letting owners skip petrol stations entirely.
Instant EV Torque
Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers 310 Nm and a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, quicker off the line than the Nexon's turbo-petrol.
Long Battery Warranty
Mahindra backs the XUV400's battery with an 8-year/160,000 km warranty, giving long-term peace of mind on the priciest component.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
70%
Comfort
55%
Luxury & Interior
50%
Technology
35%
Safety
55%
Ownership
68%
Practicality
60%
Value
40%

Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

₹7.4 - ₹14.52 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Far More Affordable
At an ex-showroom price of ₹7,39,990 versus the XUV400's ₹15,49,000, the Nexon costs less than half as much upfront.
Superior Crash Protection
The Nexon packs 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) compared to just 2 airbags in the XUV400, both at 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating.
More Active Safety Tech
It adds Hill Hold Control and a working Traction Control System, both absent on the XUV400.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Mahindra XUV400

68% Match

XUV400's electric drivetrain slashes running costs and offers a smooth, low-maintenance commute, though its higher upfront price and lack of infotainment are drawbacks.

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Why XUV400 for you?

Cheaper to run daily

Electric power means no petrol bills, ideal for stop-start city commuting, plus regenerative braking eases traffic driving.

Automatic transmission

Single-speed automatic makes daily traffic driving effortless compared to the Nexon's manual gearbox in this trim.

Home charging convenience

Portable charging cable lets commuters top up overnight without seeking fuel stations, saving time on daily routines.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon

What the shape reveals

The Nexon's radar bulges out on Safety, Technology and Value thanks to its 6 airbags, turbo-petrol punch and low price, while the XUV400 only pulls ahead on Performance (instant EV torque) and Ownership (long battery warranty, zero running emissions), reflecting a classic EV-premium-vs-petrol-value trade-off.

True Zero-Emission Driving

The XUV400 runs on a 34.5 kWh battery with a 375 km MIDC-certified range, letting owners skip petrol stations entirely.

Instant EV Torque

Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers 310 Nm and a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, quicker off the line than the Nexon's turbo-petrol.

Far More Affordable

At an ex-showroom price of ₹7,39,990 versus the XUV400's ₹15,49,000, the Nexon costs less than half as much upfront.

Superior Crash Protection

The Nexon packs 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) compared to just 2 airbags in the XUV400, both at 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Mahindra XUV400

Strengths for those who prioritise value, power and performance.

True Zero-Emission Driving
The XUV400 runs on a 34.5 kWh battery with a 375 km MIDC-certified range, letting owners skip petrol stations entirely.
Instant EV Torque
Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers 310 Nm and a claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, quicker off the line than the Nexon's turbo-petrol.
Long Battery Warranty
Mahindra backs the XUV400's battery with an 8-year/160,000 km warranty, giving long-term peace of mind on the priciest component.
Smart Remote Convenience
The XUV400 offers app-based remote AC on/off, remote lock/unlock, and remote engine start/stop, none of which the Nexon offers.
Effortless Automatic Drive
It comes with an automatic transmission and Sport mode as standard, versus the Nexon's 5-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Nexon

Strengths for those who prioritise value, safety and comfort.

Far More Affordable
At an ex-showroom price of ₹7,39,990 versus the XUV400's ₹15,49,000, the Nexon costs less than half as much upfront.
Superior Crash Protection
The Nexon packs 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain) compared to just 2 airbags in the XUV400, both at 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating.
More Active Safety Tech
It adds Hill Hold Control and a working Traction Control System, both absent on the XUV400.
Bigger Boot Space
The Nexon's 382-litre boot edges out the XUV400's 378 litres, useful for everyday practicality.
Turbocharged Petrol Punch
Its 1.2L turbocharged Revotron engine makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm, giving strong performance without any range anxiety of an EV.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty 8 Years / 160,000 kms

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Mileage		User Reported: 17 kmpl
Fuel Type		Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type		1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Engine		1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2

Pure Electric Driving Mode		No
DC Fast Charging	0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range	375 km
Officially Certified Range (km)	375 km MIDC Certified Range
Charger Connection Type	CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable	Yes
Regenerative Braking	Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)	No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No
AC Regular Charging	0 - 100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger

Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	2 - Fun and Fast	3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	Independent, lower wishbone, Mcpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	4200 mm * 1821 mm * 1634 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity		44 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.3 metres
Ground Clearance		208 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot	Steel
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms

Fuel Type	Electric
Battery	Lithium Ion, 34.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm
Idle Start/Stop	No
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Change Over Switch	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control		Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Remote	Internal with Key
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	No	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No

Infotainment Screen	No
Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation		No
Inbuilt Music App	No
Ambient Sounds	Yes	No
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer		Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Average Speed	No	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	Yes	Yes
Tyre Position Display	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Yes
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	378 L	382 L
Boot Opener	Remote	Internal with Key
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Optional
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors	Yes	Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	No
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Over The Air (OTA) Updates		No
Emergency Call Button		No
Find My Car		No
Geo-fence		No
Check Vehicle Status via App		No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	Yes	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	Yes	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Anti Theft Immobilisation		Yes
Connected Car App	No
Summon Mode		No
In-Car Payment		No
In-Car Remote	No
Remote Air Purifier Operation	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Grille Design		High gloss black front grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Scuff Plates	Optional	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Black
Body Kit	No	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	No
Skid Plate	No	Front & Rear
Diffuser	No	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system		No

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Nexon

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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