Mahindra XUV700 vs Suzuki Jimny XL

The Mahindra XUV700 starts from $36,350 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny XL opens at $36,800. That makes the Mahindra XUV700 the more affordable entry point by $450.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $39,990 for the Mahindra XUV700 and $40,490 for the Suzuki Jimny XL.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Jimny XL by roughly $2,710 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.

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The Mahindra XUV700 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny XL gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra XUV700 stands out with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Suzuki Jimny XL. The Suzuki Jimny XL counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Suzuki Jimny XL responds with a 1.5L four-cylinder (1462cc K15B, naturally aspirated) making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving all four wheels.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 75kW. 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, 730mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny XL at 3,965mm (2,590mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 450L in the Mahindra XUV700 and 211L in the Suzuki Jimny XL, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 239L advantage. The Mahindra XUV700 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny XL. That is a $542 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny XL.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny XL). The Mahindra XUV700 has longer coverage.