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Mahindra XUV400 vs VinFast VF6

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Mahindra XUV400
VinFast VF6

Mahindra

XUV400

Last listed ₹15.49 Lakh

No longer sold in India

VinFast

VF6

From ₹18.19 Lakh

Mahindra XUV400Standard · ₹15.49 Lakh
VinFast VF6VF6 Earth · ₹18.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XUV400: ₹15.49 Lakh (ahead) VF6: ₹18.19 Lakh XUV400 ₹2.70 lakh cheaper
Safety XUV400: 5 stars VF6: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Range XUV400: 456 km VF6: 463–480 km (ahead) Claimed
Power XUV400: 147 hp VF6: 174 hp (ahead)
Boot XUV400: 368 litres (ahead) VF6: 350 litres Length 4,200 vs 4,238 mm
Versions XUV400: 1 VF6: 3 (ahead)

Pick the XUV400 for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the VF6 for more range, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹15.49 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹16 Lakh
₹18.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹26,886 a month
₹31,422 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
147 hp
174 hp
Torque
310 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Not listed
Automatic
Range
456 km
463–480 km

Engine & Transmission

Battery Capacity
39.4 kWh
Not listed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not listed
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160,000 km
Not listed
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not listed
Charging Time (AC)
7.2 kW, 0-100% in 6h 30m
Not listed
Charging Time (DC)
50 kW, 0-80% in 50 mins
Not listed
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not listed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not listed
Gearbox
Shift-by-Wire AT
Not listed
Drive Type
FWD
Not listed

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
Not listed
Top Speed
150 kmph
Not listed
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Not listed

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4,200 mm
Not listed
Width
1,821 mm
Not listed
Height
1,634 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,445 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
368 Litres
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Rear
Not listed
Drive Modes
3 (Fun, Fast & Fearless)
Not listed

Exterior

Sunroof
Yes
Not listed
Alloy Wheels
16-inch
Not listed

Safety

No. of Airbags
6
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.38/32) and 5 stars for children (43/49).
Not listed

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
7-inch
Not listed

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
Electric Sub-Compact / Compact Crossover SUV
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
59.6 kWh Usable High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
LFP / NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Rating, Pininfarina Italian Styling)
Top Speed
Not listed
160 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
8.4 sec (0-100 km/h on Wind and Wind Infinity)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 6.0 hours (7.2 kW in 9.0 hours)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
100 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-70% in 24 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 120 km range added in 10 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with One-Pedal Drive Mode

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
19-inch 5-Spoke Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 17-inch Alloys (Earth)
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/45 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
4,238 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
1,820 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,594 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2,730 mm (Long 2.73m wheelbase for spacious compact SUV cabin)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
170 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
1,650 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
350 Litres (expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
0 Litres (No Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not listed
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (27.13/32) and 5 stars for children (44.41/49).
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
7 Airbags Standard across Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity (India-spec; a detailed position-by-position breakdown was not confirmed for this lineup, the global-market Eco/Plus trims this row previously described have 6 and 8 airbags respectively and do not apply to India)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Start Assist HSA, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 12 Features: Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
12.9-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System (Angled towards driver) with VinFast OS & Virtual Assistant
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
Head-Up Display (HUD projecting speed & navigation onto windscreen) + 12.9-inch Central Touchscreen Display
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
VinFast Connected Suite with Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, Battery Telemetry, Smart Navigation with EV Charging Route Planner, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 6-Speaker (Earth)
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Wind Infinity)
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Seat Ventilation & Heating in Vegan Leather (Wind Infinity)
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Headlamps with Signature Flying V-Winged LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs across entire front fascia)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Full-Width Continuous V-Winged 3D LED Tail Lamps across rear tailgate with Illuminated Center V-Badge
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper Satin Chrome Skid Plates, Gloss Black Wheel Arch Cladding, Flush Roof Rails & Push Button Gear Selector on Center Console

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Flap, 400V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
7 Years / 1,60,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Factory Warranty (Industry Leading)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / Unlimited km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹15.49 Lakh – ₹17.69 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh – ₹20.09 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Standard₹15.49 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹2.70 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

XUV400 Standard against VF6 VF6 Earth

CityXUV400VF6Gap
Mumbai₹16 Lakh₹18.7 LakhXUV400 ₹2.70 lakh less
Pune₹16 Lakh₹18.7 LakhXUV400 ₹2.70 lakh less
New Delhi₹16 Lakh₹18.7 LakhXUV400 ₹2.70 lakh less
Bengaluru₹17.3 Lakh₹20.22 LakhXUV400 ₹2.92 lakh less
Chennai₹16.08 Lakh₹18.78 LakhXUV400 ₹2.70 lakh less
Hyderabad₹16.11 Lakh₹18.81 LakhXUV400 ₹2.70 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the XUV400 or the VF6?

The XUV400, by ₹2.70 lakh on the versions compared here: XUV400 Standard at ₹15.49 Lakh against VF6 VF6 Earth at ₹18.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹16 Lakh against ₹18.7 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The VF6 claims 463–480 km against 456 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The XUV400: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The VF6: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The XUV400 has 6 airbags and the VF6 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The XUV400 Standard makes 147 hp and 310 Nm and the VF6 VF6 Earth makes 174 hp.

Which is bigger?

The VF6 is 38 mm longer. Boot space is 368 litres in the XUV400 and 350 litres in the VF6.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,886 a month for the XUV400 and ₹31,422 for the VF6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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