Mahindra XUV700 vs Suzuki Vitara

The Mahindra XUV700 starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $36,350. That makes the Suzuki Vitara the more affordable entry point by $1,140.

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 $39,985 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Vitara by roughly $3,565 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 Suzuki Vitara gets a 9-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 Suzuki Vitara. The Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara responds with a Petrol making 80.9kW and 235Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 80.9kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mahindra XUV700 is 0.7s 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, 510mm longer than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,185mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 450L in the Mahindra XUV700 and 362L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 88L advantage.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg 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 $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $2,366 (Mahindra XUV700) vs $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara). The Suzuki Vitara saves you roughly $713 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Mahindra XUV700 has longer coverage.