How does the performance compare between Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel and Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD?

The Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel delivers 113 bhp @ 4000 rpm power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD which produces 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque.

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Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel ₹ 17.22 Lakh

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD ₹ 16.86 Lakh

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Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel vs Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Hyundai

Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel

₹ 17.22 Lakh

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Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD

₹ 16.86 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

113 bhp @ 4000 rpm

Power

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)

250 Nm @ 1500 rpm

Torque

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1.5, U2 CRDi Diesel

Engine / Motor

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2L I4 mHawk 130

Manual

Gearbox

Automatic

FWD

Drivetrain

4WD

Diesel

Fuel

Diesel

5 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 17.22 Lakh	₹ 16.86 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Engine Type	1.5, U2 CRDi Diesel	2.2L I4 mHawk 130
Power	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW)
Torque	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override
Drivetrain	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Fuel Capacity	50 litres	57 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	—
Body
Length	4300 mm	3985 mm
Width	1790 mm	1820 mm
Height	1635 mm	1844 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	226 mm
Wheelbase	2610 mm	2450 mm
Front Tyre	215 / 60 R17	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyre	215 / 60 R17	255 / 65 R18
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Safety
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Visual display
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	—
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	3 Doors
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	—
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen on front	Halogen
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Optional
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	—
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	—
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	—
Seating Capacity	5 Person	4 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Driver Armrest	Yes	—
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	—
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	50:50 split
Interior Colour	Black and Greige	Black
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather Steering	Yes	—
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	—
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	—
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	—
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.25 inch	7 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6	6
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	—
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Window One Touch Down	Driver	—
Window One Touch Up	Driver	—
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	—
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	1
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front Only
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	—
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel and Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD.

The Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel is priced at ₹ 17.22 Lakh, while the Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD is priced at ₹ 16.86 Lakh.

The Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel delivers 113 bhp @ 4000 rpm power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD which produces 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm (97kW) power and 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque.

Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Diesel features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Earth ED Diesel AT 4WD comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.