2020 Honda WR-V Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 - Price, Specs, Features Comparison
Which B2-segment SUV is better: Honda WR-V or Mahindra XUV300? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to find out which car offers better value for money.

WR-V 2020 Vs XUV300 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
WR-V VS XUV300 | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
SV |
₹8.50 |
W4 |
₹8.30 |
VX |
₹9.70 |
W6 |
₹9.15 |
W8 |
₹10.60 |
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W8(O) |
₹11.84 |
Honda WR-V prices start from Rs. 8.50 lakh and go up to Rs. 9.70 lakh for petrol manual powertrain. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV300 turbo petrol manual prices start from Rs. 8.30 lakh and go up to Rs. 11.84 lakh. The starting price of the two cars is very close but the top variant of the XUV300 is much more expensive at Rs. 11.84 lakh (ex-showroom).
WR-V VS XUV300 | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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DIESEL MANUAL |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
SV |
₹9.80 |
W4 |
₹8.69 |
VX |
₹10.99 |
W6 |
₹9.50 |
W8 |
₹10.95 |
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W8(O) |
₹12.14 |
Honda WR-V prices start from Rs. 9.80 lakh and go up to Rs. 10.99 lakh for diesel manual powertrain. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV300 diesel manual prices start from Rs. 8.69 lakh and go up to Rs. 12.14 lakh. Mahindra XUV300 has a lower starting price for the diesel manual engine combination but the top variant of the XUV300 is over a lakh rupees costlier.
WR-V 2020 Vs XUV300 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?
Honda WR-V is 3999mm long, 1734mm wide and 1601mm tall and rides on a wheelbase measuring 2555mm. The Honda WR-V has a boot space of 363 litres. The Mahindra XUV300 measures 3995mm in length, 1821mm in width and 1627mm in height. The wheelbase of Mahindra XUV300 is 2600mm and it has a boot space of 257 litres.
A wider body normally results in better shoulder room inside the car while a higher roof makes it easier to get in and out of the car. A higher ground clearance makes it easier to go over tall speed breakers or drive on broken roads. The wheelbase is the distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase often results in more cabin space. A larger boot allows you to carry more luggage.
WR-V VS XUV300 | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Honda WR-V |
Difference |
Mahindra XUV300 |
Length (mm) |
3999 |
4 |
3995 |
Width (mm) |
1734 |
87 |
1821 |
Height (mm) |
1601 |
26 |
1627 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2555 |
45 |
2600 |
Boot Space (litre) |
363 |
106 |
257 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
188 |
8 |
180 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
40 |
2 |
42 |
Dimension Review
- WR-V is longer than XUV300 by 4mm.
- XUV300 is wider than WR-V by 87mm.
- XUV300 is taller than WR-V by 26mm.
- XUV300 has a longer wheelbase than WR-V; by 45mm.
- WR-V has 106 litres more boot space than XUV300.
- WR-V has 8mm more ground clearance than XUV300.
In terms of dimensions, XUV300 is a larger car compared to WR-V. So, it’ll have better road presence.
WR-V 2020 Vs XUV300 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One Has Better Performance?
WR-V VS XUV300 | ENGINE & POWERTRAIN OPTIONS |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
1.2 Petrol Manual |
1.2L Turbo Petrol Manual |
1.5 Diesel Manual |
1.5L Diesel Manual |
1.5L Diesel Automatic |
The detailed comparison of Venue and XUV300 powertrains is as follows:
WR-V VS XUV300 | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Engine Type |
Petrol |
Turbo Petrol |
Displacement |
1.2 |
1.2L |
Cylinder |
4 |
3 |
Maximum Power |
90PS @ 6000rpm |
110PS @ 5000rpm |
Peak Torque |
110Nm @ 4800rpm |
200Nm @ 2000-3500rpm |
Transmission |
5-speed |
6-speed |
Claimed FE |
16.5kmpl |
17.5kmpl |
WR-V 1.2 Petrol Manual Vs XUV300 1.2L Turbo Petrol Manual
Honda WR-V gets a 1.2 petrol engine that makes 90PS of maximum power and 110Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel-efficiency of 16.5kmpl.
Mahindra XUV300 gets a 1.2L turbo petrol engine that makes 110PS of maximum power and 200Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and has a fuel-efficiency of 17.5kmpl.
Petrol Manual Engine Review
- XUV300 has a more powerful engine than WR-V.
- XUV300's engine produces almost double the torque compare to WR-V’s normal petrol engine and that too at far lower, city-friendly RPMs.
- XUV300 turbo petrol manual is more fuel-efficient than the WR-V manual.
XUV300's engine offers a lot more torque than the WR-V and at very low RPMs, so will have better driveability compared to WR-V. If you're looking for a car with lower running costs, then XUV300 will be better since its engine is a bit more fuel-efficient.
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WR-V VS XUV300 | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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DIESEL ENGINE |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
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Engine Type |
Diesel |
Diesel |
Displacement |
1.5 |
1.5L |
Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
Maximum Power |
100PS @ 3600rpm |
117PS @ 3750rpm |
Peak Torque |
200Nm @ 1750rpm |
300Nm @ 1500-2500rpm |
Manual Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
Manual Claimed FE |
23.7kmpl |
20.10kmpl |
Automatic Transmission |
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6-Speed AMT |
Automatic Claimed FE |
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19.7kmpl |
WR-V 1.5 Diesel Vs XUV300 1.5L Diesel
Honda WR-V gets a 1.5 diesel engine that makes 100PS of maximum power and 200Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel-efficiency of 23.7kmpl.
Mahindra XUV300 gets a 1.5L diesel engine that makes 117PS of maximum power and 300Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT automatic transmission. The MT version has an official fuel efficiency figure of 20.10kmpl while the AMT option claims to deliver 19.7kmpl.
Diesel Engine Review
- XUV300 has a more powerful engine than WR-V.
- XUV300's engine produces 50% more torque than WR-V's.
- WR-V diesel manual is more fuel-efficient than XUV300 manual.
XUV300's engine offers significantly more torque, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to WR-V's engine. If you're looking for a car with lower running costs then WR-V will be better since its engine is much more fuel-efficient.
WR-V 2020 Vs XUV300 2020 | Feature Comparison - Which Is Better?
WR-V VS XUV300 | FEATURE COMPARISON |
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TOP 5 FEATURES |
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Honda WR-V |
Mahindra XUV300 |
LED projector headlamps w/ LED DRL |
Halogen Projector headlamps w/ LED DRLs |
Electric Sunroof |
Electric sunroof |
R16 Alloy Wheels |
R17 alloy wheels |
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system w/ Navigation, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
7-inch touchscreen w/ Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
Auto AC w/ Touchscreen Control Panel |
7 Airbags including a knee airbag |
Cruise Control |
Cruise control |
Front parking sensors |
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All disc brakes |
Top 5 features of WR-V are LED projector headlamps w/ LED DRL, Cruise Control, Electric Sunroof, R16 Alloy Wheels, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system w/ Navigation, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and Auto AC w/ Touchscreen Control Panel. Top 5 features of XUV300 are halogen Projector headlamps w/ LED DRLs, electric sunroof, Cruise Control, R17 alloy wheels, front parking sensors, all disc brakes, 7-inch touchscreen w/ Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 7 Airbags.
Is Honda WR-V Better Than Mahindra XUV300?
Price of the base variant of Honda WR-V is Rs. 8.50 lakh and Mahindra XUV300 is Rs. 8.30 lakh (both ex-showroom). Entry-level price of Mahindra XUV300 is lower. So it is more affordable.
In the case of the diesel engine, the price of the base variant of Honda WR-V is Rs. 9.80 lakh and Mahindra XUV300 is Rs. 8.69 lakh (both ex-showroom). Entry-level price of Mahindra XUV300 is lower. So it is more affordable.
In terms of dimensions, XUV300 is larger compared to WR-V. So, if the size is a measure of road presence for you, then XUV300 is a better car than WR-V.
For petrol manual powertrain, XUV300's engine offers way more torque, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to WR-V's engine. If you're looking for a car with lower running costs then XUV300 will be better since its engine is more fuel-efficient.
For diesel manual powertrain, XUV300's engine offers a lot more torque, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to WR-V's engine. If you're looking for a car with a low running cost then WR-V will be better since its engine is more fuel-efficient.