mahindra and mahindra has launched the performance oriented version of its xuv300 subcompact suv called the turbosport it gets a turbocharged petrol engine producing 128 hp and 230 nm torque which mahindra claims is 35 percent higher than its competition owing to the ever rising popularity of sub4m suvs automakers are offering several performance based options in the space most recently hyundai launched the venue nline and then there is the kia sonet 10litre turbo that has been on sale for a while so here is a spec comparison of the three suvsengine and transmissionthe mahindra xuv300 turbosport gets the companys 12litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection tgdi petrol engine as mentioned earlier it produces 128 hp and 230 nm torque mahindra claims that the suv can go from 060 kmph in 5 seconds and it is now the fastest suv in the country under rs 15 lakh the power is delivered through a 6speed manual transmission mahindra is not offering the xuv300 turbosport with an automatic as of nowxuv300 turbosporton the other hand both the venue nline and the sonet 10 turbo share the same engine it is a 3cylinder motor producing 118 hp and 172 nm of torque in terms of transmission the venue gets a 7speed dualclutch automatic transmission whereas the sonet turbo gets a 6speed intelligent manual transmission imt option and the 7speed dct as wellthe venue nline even gets a retuned stiffer suspension set up that helps in reducing body roll and improves the vehicles handling the xuv300 and the sonet do not get any updates or adjustments in the handling department2022 venue nlinegadgets and safetywhile the xuv300 turbosport does not get any updates for the interior package it does get an allblack colour scheme similar to the competition convenience features such as dualzone climate control rainsensing wipers and auto headlamps are on offer and it also gets a 7inch touchscreen mahindras bluesense connected features electrically powered orvms and steering mounted controls come with the turbosport as wellthe mahindra also has a gncap safety rating of 5 stars and has 6 airbags abs esp and hill assist among other safety featuressonet interiorsthe venue nline on the other hand is better appointed with an 8inch touchscreen allblack interiors with red stitching and hyundais bluelink connected features it even gets a sunroof wireless charger paddle shifters and automatic climate control among other popular features in the segment safety needs are met by 6 airbags abs with ebd vehicle stability management tpms and esc in the venue nlinethe sonet 10 turbo also gets an allblack interior and sunroof there is also a 1025inch touchscreen ventilated front seats air purifier and a 7speaker bose audio system with the exception of having only 4 airbags the rest of the safety suite in the sonet is similar to that of the venuehyundai venue sunroofwhile the sonet and the venue nline might have less performance on paper they do offer a lot more in terms of features and convenience than the xuv300 priceall