Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV300

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs. 10.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV300, priced at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Creta offers a claimed 17.4 kmpl, while the XUV300 delivers 19.7 kmpl. On the performance front, the Creta uses a 1497cc engine producing 113.18bhp@6300rpm and the XUV300 a 1497cc engine producing 115.05bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Creta and XUV300, the XUV300 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Creta stands out for affordability.

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Creta vs XUV300 Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai CretaMahindra XUV300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.91 LakhRs. 14.76 Lakh
Mileage 17.4 kmpl19.7 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1497 cc
Max power 113.18bhp@6300rpm115.05bhp@3750rpm

Creta vs XUV300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Creta EMahindra XUV300 W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel
Rating
115 reviews
271 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.91 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.76 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113.18bhp@6300rpm 115.05bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai Creta Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.4 Kmpl 19.7 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 205/65 R16
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)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 52,896 Creta Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
1.5L MPi
CRDi
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
113.18bhp@6300rpm
115.05bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
300Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Di
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
42 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.4 Kmpl
19.7 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
20 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21 kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll Bar
Suspension Rear
6
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Micro Hybrid Technology, Extended Power Window Operation, Supervision Cluster
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Semi
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Diamond-cut Alloys, Chrome Upper Grille & Black Lower Grille, Black roof rails, All Black Interiors, Piano-black Door Trims, Body Coloured Door Handles & ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Door Cladding, Chrome Inside Door Handles, Silver Front & Rear Skid Plates, Front Scuff Plate
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Micro Roof
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4330*1790*1635 mm3
3995*1821*1627 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2600 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
9 Touch Screen Infotainment, 2 Tweeters, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, Apple Car Play, Android Auto
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Electrically-operated HVAC, Smart Steering System, Tyre-position Display, Padded Front Armrest, Passive Keyless Entry, Auto-dimming IRVM
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
SMS Read Out
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
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
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
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
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Single Pane

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

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
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
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
No
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
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 XUV300
  • Big feature list, comfortable ride quality, torquey diesel engine, safety tech
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 XUV300
  • Average cabin space, small boot, noise/vibration levels (diesel)
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Recently Asked User Questions

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
Q. Which is better, Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV300?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges if it's polished and the latest tech you're after. On the other hand, Mahindra’s XUV300 will appeal to you for its high feel-good factor and exciting nature. Despite a few quality issues, it feels premium and is very well-equipped too. Its cramped boot can be a deal breaker for households with just one car. The rear seat isn’t class-leading in terms of space and comfort either, but it is comfortable enough for two adults. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better petrol or diesel?
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level, and are cheaper in cost than diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Hyundai Creta Vs Mahindra XUV300 FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV300?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Creta is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra XUV300 is better on the grounds of safety and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV300?
The Hyundai Creta is cheaper than Mahindra XUV300 by ₹3.85 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV300?
The Mahindra XUV300 delivers better mileage 19.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV300?
For the E version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Creta produces 113.18bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the W8 Opt AMT DT Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of XUV300 produces 115.05bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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