Top Compact SUVs in India 2025: Tata Nexon, Brezza, Venue, Sonet, Magnite & XUV 3XO Compared

Bengaluru, September 23, 2025: The compact SUV segment in India continues to dominate buyer interest, with models like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, and Mahindra XUV 3XO offering a perfect mix of style, performance, and affordability. Each of these SUVs comes with multiple engine options, advanced features, and competitive pricing, making them strong contenders in the sub-₹10 lakh bracket. Buyers now have more choices than ever, whether they prioritize fuel efficiency, turbocharged power, or premium comfort.

The Tata Nexon stands out with its powerful petrol and diesel options, starting from ₹7.99 lakh, while the Maruti Brezza combines reliability with a smart-hybrid system priced from ₹8.25 lakh. For those seeking versatility, the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet deliver a wide range of petrol, turbo petrol, and diesel engines, starting from ₹7.26 lakh and ₹7.30 lakh respectively. Meanwhile, the Nissan Magnite remains the most budget-friendly choice, beginning at just ₹5.61 lakh, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO appeals to enthusiasts with its high-torque turbo engines starting at ₹7.28 lakh.

From advanced suspension setups and disc brakes to multiple transmission options including manual, automatic, CVT, and DCT, these SUVs are built to handle Indian roads while offering convenience and driving pleasure. With stylish designs, strong safety features, and aggressive pricing, the Nexon, Brezza, Venue, Sonet, Magnite, and XUV 3XO represent the best value-packed compact SUVs in India, catering to both first-time buyers and upgrade seekers.

^{Tata Nexon}

^{Engine Displacement: Diesel: 1496 cc. Petrol: 1199 cc}

^{Max Power: Diesel: 116 ps @ 4000 rpm. Petrol: 120 ps @ 5500 rpm} 

^{Max Torque: Diesel: 260 Nm @1500-2750 rpm. Petrol: 170 Nm @ 1750-4000}

^{Transmission: Diesel: 6 MT. Petrol: 5 MT}

^{Brakes: Front: Disc
Rear: Drum}

^{Suspension: Front: Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring}

^{Rear: Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber}

^{Tyre: Diesel: 215/60R16 95 Radial Tubeless} 

^{Petrol: 195/60R16 Radial Tubeless}

^{Price: Rs from 7,99,990 (ex-showroom Mumbai)}

^{Nissan Magnite}

^{Engine Displacement: 999 cc (Petrol and Turbo Petrol).}

^{Max Power: Petrol: 72 ps @ 6250 rpm. Turbo Petrol: 100 ps @ 5000 rpm}

^{Torque: Petrol: 96 Nm @ 3400-3600 rpm. Turbo Petrol: 160 Nm @ 2800-3600 rpm}

^{Transmission: 5 MT/ 5 AMT, CVT}

^{Brakes: Front: Disc}

^{Rear: Drum}

^{Suspension: Front: McPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link}

^{Rear: Twin Tube Telescopic Shock Absorber}

^{Tyres: 195/60 R16}

^{Price: From 5,61,643 (ex-showroom)}

^{Maruti Suzuki Brezza}

^{Engine Displacement: 1462 cc}

^{Max Power: 100.6 ps @ 6000 rpm. Smart Hybrid: 103.1 ps @ 6000 rpm}

^{Max Torque: 137.1 Nm @ 4300 rpm. Smart Hybrid: 139 Nm @ 4300 rpm}

^{Transmission: 6 AT/ 5 MT}

^{Brakes: Front: Ventilated Disc}

^{Rear: Drum}

^{Suspension: Front: McPherson Strut and Coil} 

^{Rear: Torsion Beam and Coil Spring}

^{Tyres: 215/60 R16}

^{Price: Rs 8,25,900 (ex-showroom)}

^{Hyundai Venue}

^{Engine Displacement: Petrol: 1197 cc. Turbo GDI: 998 cc. Diesel: 1493 cc}

^{Max Power: Petrol: 83 ps @ 6000 rpm. Turbo GDI: 120 ps @ 6000 rpm. Diesel: 116 ps @ 4000 rpm}

^{Max Torque: Petrol: 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm. Turbo GDI: 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. Diesel: 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm}

^{Transmission: Petrol: 5 MT. Turbo GDI: 6 MT, 7 DCT. Diesel: 6 MT}

^{Brakes: Front: Disc}

^{Rear: Drum} 

^{Suspension: Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring}

^{Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring}

^{Tyres: Petrol: 195/65 R15. Turbo GDI: 215/60 R15 (styled wheel), 215/60 R16 (alloy). Diesel: 195/65 R15 (steel), 215/60 R16 (alloy).} 

^{Price: From 7,26,381 (ex-showroom)} 

^{Kia Sonet}

^{Engine Displacement: Petrol: 1197 cc. Petrol TGDI: 998 cc. Diesel: 1493 cc}

^{Max Power: Petrol: 83 ps @ 6000 rpm. Petrol TGDI: 120 ps @ 6000 rpm. Diesel: 116 ps @ 4000 rpm}

^{Max Torque: Petrol: 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm. Petrol TGDI: 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. Diesel: 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm}

^{Transmission: Petrol: 5 MT. Petrol TGDI: 6 iMT/ 7 DCT. Diesel: 6 MT/ 6 AT.} 

^{Brakes: Front: Disc – All Wheels (HTX, GTX+, X-Line), Front – Disc, Rear – Drum (HTE,}

^{HTE(O), HTK, HTK(O), HTK+, HTK+(O))}

^{Suspension: Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring}

^{Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring}

^{Tyres: 195/ 65 R15 – 38.02 cm (15”) (HTE, HTE(O)), 215/ 60 R16 – 40.56 cm (16”)}

^{(HTK, HTK(O), HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, GTX+, X-Line)}

^{Price: From Rs 7,30,138 onwards}

^{Mahindra XUV 3XO}

^{Engine Displacement: Petrol: 1.2 L. Turbo Petrol: 1.2 L. Turbo Diesel: 1.5 L}

^{Max Power: Petrol: 112 ps @ 5000 rpm. Turbo Petrol: 130 ps @ 5000 rpm. Turbo Diesel: 117 ps @ 3750 rpm}

^{Max Torque: Petrol: 200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. Turbo Petrol: 230 Nm @ 1500-3750 rpm. Turbo Diesel: 300 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm}

^{Transmission: Petrol/ Turbo Petrol: 6 MT/ 6 AT. Turbo Diesel: 6 MT/ 6 Autoshift}

^{Brakes: Front: Disc}

^{Rear: Disc}

^{Suspension: Front: McPherson Strut with Anti-Roll Bar}

^{Rear: Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring}

^{Tyres: 205/65 R16 Steel, 205/65 R16 Alloy, 215/55 R17 Alloy} 

^{Price: From 7,28,000 (ex-showroom)}