Comparing the Hyundai CRETA and the Mahindra XEV 9e 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 XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,149,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai CRETA comes with a 1497 cc unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9e's N/A (Electric), producing 115 PS @ 6300 rpm and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L MPi Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17.4 l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Torque | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed MT / IVT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh / 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%, 175 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (175 kW) |
| Range | — | 656 km (79 kWh - ARAI) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 L | 663 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 kg | 2200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display Setup |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation | 12.3-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose Premium 8-speaker system | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (large) |
| USB Ports | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Available with cooling function | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Quad Beam LED Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Horizon LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackTango RedRuby VelvetDesert MystDeep Forest |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |










