Mahindra TUV300 Plus vs Maruti Ertiga: Variants Comparison

The TUV300 Plus can seat more but the Ertiga is better equipped. Which one would suit you better? Let’s find out

Priced between Rs 9.59 lakh to Rs 10.98 lakh, the Mahindra TUV300 Plus is the most affordable 9-seater MPV in the country. At this price it competes with likes of the Renault Lodgy and the Maruti Ertiga, both of which are 7-seater MPVs. So, let’s compare the Mahindra with the segment leader, the Ertiga, to find out which of the two people movers deserve your hard earned money.

Price (ex-showroom Delhi)
Mahindra TUV300 Plus	Maruti Ertiga
-	L (Rs 8.78 lakh)
-	L (O) (Rs 8.86 lakh)
P4 (Rs 9.59 lakh)	V (Rs 9.57 lakh)
P6 (Rs 9.95 lakh)	Z (Rs 9.95 lakh)
P8 (Rs 10.98 lakh)	Z+ (Rs 10.69 lakh)

Mahindra TUV300 Plus P4 vs Maruti Ertiga V

Price Difference: The Mahindra is dearer than the Maruti by Rs 2,000.

Common Features: Microhybrid technology and front and rear power windows.

What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: The TUV300 Plus doesn't get much over the Ertiga except for the tilt-adjustable steering wheel.

What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Dual front airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, front fog lamps and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with turn indicators. Other features include 60:40 split 2nd row and 50:50 split 3rd row, 2nd row AC, day/night IRVM, central locking with keyless entry, and music system with bluetooth and steering-mounted controls.

Verdict: The Ertiga is the clear pick here since the TUV300 Plus misses even basic safety features like ABS and dual front airbags.

Mahindra TUV300 Plus P6 vs Maruti Ertiga Z

Price Difference: Nil. Both the cars carry an identical price tag of Rs 9.95 lakh.

Common Features (over the previous variants): Dual front airbags and ABS.

What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: The TUV300 Plus doesn't get much over the Ertiga except for EBD, tilt-adjustable steering wheel and 16-inch wheels.

What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Front fog lamps,rear parking sensor, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with turn indicators, alloy wheels (15-inch) and rear wiper, washer and defogger. Other features include 60:40 split 2nd row and 50:50 split 3rd row, 2nd row AC, day/night IRVM, central locking with keyless entry, second row AC, driver seat height adjuster and music system with bluetooth and steering-mounted controls.

Verdict: Going by the features, the Ertiga continues to be our choice here. However, if you really need a 9-seater or a more accommodating vehicle, you can go for the TUV300 Plus and get the much-needed features such as parking sensors with camera, central locking and music system fitted from the aftermarket, which should cost you somewhere around Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000.

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Mahindra TUV300 Plus P8 vs Maruti Ertiga Z+

Price Difference: The Mahindra is dearer than the Maruti by Rs 29,000.

Common features (over previous variants): Front fog lamps, rear wiper, washer and defogger, alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable ORVMs, steering-mounted controls, remote lock and keyless entry, driver seat height adjuster and folding 2nd row seats.

What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: EBD, tilt-adjustable steering wheel and a smartphone app that offers information like distance to empty, service reminder and control for several other car functions (Mahindra Blue sense mobile app).

What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Electrically foldable ORVMs, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, reverse parking camera, 2nd row AC and push-button start with smart key.

Verdict: Both the cars here are very competitively equipped and offer good value for money. The Ertiga, in this case, should be your pick if you’ll primarily use it as a 5-seater and not 7 (7 could be an occasional affair, but only for children at the back). The TUV300 Plus is the bigger vehicle here and should seat more than 5 people in better comfort compared to the Maruti. It’s also the one with the bigger engine.

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Reader’s Note:

Maruti Ertiga Limited Edition: Alongside the standard variants, Maruti is also offering a ‘Limited Edition’ model of the Ertiga. It is basically a cosmetic job based on the V variant of the MPV and is priced at Rs 9.86 lakh (ex-showroom Jaipur). It attracts a premium of Rs 14,000 over the standard V variant. To know more about the Ertiga Limited Edition click here.

Before we sign off here are the technical specs of both the cars

	Mahindra TUV300 Plus	Maruti Ertiga
Length	4400mm	4296mm
Width	1835mm	1695mm
Height	1812mm	1685mm
Wheelbase	2680mm	2740mm

 

	Mahindra TUV300 Plus	Maruti Ertiga
Engine	2.2-litre mHawk D120 diesel	1.3-litre diesel engine
Power	120PS	90PS
Torque	280Nm	200Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	5-speed MT

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