So, one is India’s favourite MPV while the other is India’s favourite SUV. The Innova has dominated the utility vehicle space for a long time with new competition not even coming close to its popularity and reliability. The XUV500 on the other hand killed the D1 segment sedans and stands as the best selling model in the price range.
So, what should you buy? The comfortable workhorse Innova Crysta, or the XUV500? Here’s a quick comparo.
| Toyota Innova Crysta | Mahindra XUV500 | |
| Price (ex-showroom Mumbai) | Rs. 13.84-20.78 Lakh | Rs. 11.97-17.81 Lakh |
| Dimesnions | 4735x1830x1795 | 4585x1890x1785 |
| Whelbase | 2750 | 2700 |
| Engine | 2.4/2.8L | 2.2L |
| Power | 150/174 Hp | 140Hp |
| Torque | 343/360 Nm | 330Nm |
| Transmission | 5-MT/6-AT | 6 MT/AT |
| Mileage | 15.10-14.29 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L | 70L |