Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs. 10.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.34 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 31.25 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Creta returns a claimed 19.1 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the Creta uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the XEV 9e a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp. 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. 31.25 Lakh
Mileage / Range 19.1 kmpl656 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1493 cc79 kWh
Max power / Motor 114bhp@4000rpm282bhp

Creta vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Creta King Lounge Edition Diesel AT DTMahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
Rating
116 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.46 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 282bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Hyundai Creta Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,042 Creta Insurance XEV 9e Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
1.5L U2 CRDi
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
210 kW
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
79 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
282bhp
Range
Not Available
656 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
ECO|NORMAL|SPORT
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Options
Not Available
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Rear parcel tray
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25 Inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Reported Boot Space
433 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

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

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Bose premium sound 8 speaker system
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
5
No of Speakers
8
16
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Rear parcel tray
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
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
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
11.6
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Driver
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
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
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
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
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
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
JioSaavan
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
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
Yes
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.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.

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 4.3
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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Hyundai Creta Comparison with Similar Cars

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?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Hyundai Creta is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹20.34 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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