Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Hyundai CRETA side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XEV 9S is available at ₹1,899,000, while the Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra XEV 9S comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. 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 | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 175 kW DC | — |
| Range | 600+ km (est.) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 300 Litres (3rd row up) | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2300 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - V2L | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R20 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 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 | Yes - 360° | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
