How does the performance compare between Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD and Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight?

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque, compared to Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight which produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD ₹ 13.99 Lakh

Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight ₹ 13.96 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD vs Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD

₹ 13.99 Lakh

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Hyundai

Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight

₹ 13.96 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)

Power

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm

Torque

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi

Engine / Motor

1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1.5, MPi Petrol

Automatic

Gearbox

Manual

RWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD	Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 13.99 Lakh	₹ 13.96 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	1.5, MPi Petrol
Power	150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	57 litres	50 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	—	Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	3985 mm	4300 mm
Width	1820 mm	1790 mm
Height	1844 mm	1635 mm
Ground Clearance	226 mm	190 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2610 mm
Front Tyre	255 / 65 R18	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre	255 / 65 R18	205 / 65 R16
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Safety
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	—
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Visual display	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	3 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen on front
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Optional	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Single Tone
Seating Capacity	4 Person	5 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)
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)
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Interior Colour	Black	Black
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	—
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Cabin Lamp	Centre	Front and Rear
Driver Armrest	—	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	7 inch	8 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
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
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	1
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Rear AC	—	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Manual
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Manual
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Wireless Charging	—	Yes
Other
Car Status 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 Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD and Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD is priced at ₹ 13.99 Lakh, while the Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight is priced at ₹ 13.96 Lakh.

The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD delivers 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm (112kW) power and 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight which produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Hyundai Creta S+ 1.5 Petrol Knight comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.