Mahindra Thar vs Hyundai Creta Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The Mahindra Thar and the Hyundai Creta are arguably the two most popular SUVs in India, however both these SUVs cater to completely two different buyers. The Thar is a hardcore off roader with a lifestyle appeal, while the Creta is a family SUV focused on comfort and practicality. The Mahindra Thar is priced between Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.63 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Hyundai Creta is priced between Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 20.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The Mahindra Thar offers both petrol and diesel engines, one being a 2.0L turbo-petrol engine producing 150bhp and 320Nm of torque, offered with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT options, a 1.5L diesel engine producing 116bhp and 300Nm of torque, offered with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT options and a 2.2L turbo-diesel engine producing 130bhp and 300Nm of torque, offered with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT options.

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The Hyundai Creta is offered with three engine options - a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 113bhp and 143Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed MT or IVT, a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine producing 157bhp and 253Nm of torque, offered with a 7-speed DCT and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 114bhp and 250Nm of torque, offered with 6-speed MT and AT.

The Mahindra Thar vs Hyundai Creta: Dimensions

The Mahindra Thar measures 3,985mm in length, 1,820mm in width, and 1,850mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,450mm.

The Hyundai Creta is 4,330 mm long, 1,790mm wide, and 1,635mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,610mm.

The Mahindra Thar vs Hyundai Creta: Features

The Mahindra Thar focuses on rugged capability featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, roof-mounted speakers, cruise-control and more.

The Hyundai Creta features a dual 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, Bose sound system, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and advanced connected car features and more.

The Mahindra Thar vs Hyundai Creta: Safety

The Thar comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill hold and descent control, rear parking camera and more.

The Creta offers 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS features.