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Tata Tiago vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van: the short answer
Tiago and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiago starts ZAR 107,099 cheaperTiago from ZAR 189,900 · XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van from ZAR 296,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Maximum Power
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van200 Nm
Engine Size
Tiago1199 cc
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiago20.00 km/l
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiago170 mm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Tata Tiago
1.2 XZ+ MT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Current local listing
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact hatchback
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
3767 mm
-
Width
1677 mm
-
Height
1535 mm
-
Wheelbase
2400 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
242 l
-
Kerb Weight
982 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1382 kg
-
Payload Capacity
400 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
-
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
920 mm
-
Front Legroom
820 mm
-
Rear Legroom
860 mm
-
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
64.2 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
115.1 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.06
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual gear lever
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
20.00 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.6 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.00 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
Melange Fabric Seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Available
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Melange Fabric Seats
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Climate Control
Fully Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Fully Automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
175/60 R15
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
224900 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
base
Starting Price
224900
296999
Starting Price Zar
224900
296999
Spec
Tiago
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiago and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Tiago 30 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: Tiago 75 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: Tiago 44 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: Tiago 53 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: Tiago not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiago leads by 7 points
Tiago and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Tiago
leads the specification evidence index with 49 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiago leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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