Comparing the Hyundai CRETA and the Mahindra Thar side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai CRETA is available at ₹1,110,998, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai CRETA comes with a 1497 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 115 PS @ 6300 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L MPi Petrol | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 17.4 l | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | — | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed MT / IVT | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 L | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with cup holders | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Bose Premium 8-speaker system | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Available with cooling function | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Quad Beam LED Headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Horizon LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
