Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs. 10.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Creta returns a claimed 17.4 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Creta uses a 1497cc engine producing 113.18bhp@6300rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Creta and XEV 9e, the Creta is the better pick for affordability.

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Creta vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai CretaMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.91 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 17.4 kmpl542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 113.18bhp@6300rpm228bhp

Creta vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Creta EMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
115 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.91 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113.18bhp@6300rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Hyundai Creta Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 17.4 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,099 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,771 Creta Insurance Rs. 89,211 XEV 9e Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
1.5L MPi
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
113.18bhp@6300rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
17.4 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
16
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Micro Roof
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4330*1790*1635 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle stability management
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Yes
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Creta
  • Updated styling isn’t as polarizing - Looks expensive!
  • Improved interior design & quality makes in-cabin experience richer
  • Loaded with features like dual 10.25” displays & Level 2 ADAS & panoramic sunroof etc
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
Hyundai Creta
  • Boot is shallow and best suited to small trolley bags
  • Limited variants for automatic - Turbo engine available in a single automatic variant
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Hyundai Creta?

100% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Hyundai Creta in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 194 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Hyundai Creta on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Hyundai Creta on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XEV 9e Creta
Mileage 5.0 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 5.0 4.4
Safety 5.0 4.4
Features 5.0 4.1
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s
Q. King or knight or S(o) automatic petrol or diesel is the best to buy?
  • If you are evaluating the Hyundai Creta in the S(O), S(O) Knight, or the newer King/King Knight variants with an automatic transmission, the King or King Knight is generally the more preferred choice as it offers a more premium and well-rounded ownership experience, while the S(O) and S(O) Knight sit lower in the lineup and the Knight mainly adds a distinct styling theme. In terms of fuel type, the petrol automatic is better suited for comfortable city driving, whereas the diesel automatic is more appropriate for customers with higher usage or frequent highway driving. The final selection will depend on your driving requirements, and we recommend connecting with an authorized dealership for a better understanding: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/hyundai/Delhi

Hyundai Creta Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Hyundai Creta on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Hyundai Creta is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹10.99 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Creta has better performance.

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