Mahindra XUV700 vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Mahindra XUV700 starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Crosstrek by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mahindra XUV700 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra XUV700 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra XUV700 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Crosstrek offers cloth.

The Mahindra XUV700 uses a Petrol producing 149kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mahindra XUV700 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mahindra XUV700 measures 4,695mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 200mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 450L in the Mahindra XUV700 and 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 159L advantage.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,400kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,366/year for the Mahindra XUV700 and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Crosstrek.

Estimated annual total: $2,366 (Mahindra XUV700) vs $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Subaru Crosstrek saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). The Mahindra XUV700 has longer coverage.