How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) and Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol?

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) delivers 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque, compared to Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol which produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) ₹ 14.60 Lakh

Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol ₹ 14.94 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) vs Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E)

₹ 14.60 Lakh

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Hyundai

Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol

₹ 14.94 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)

Power

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm

360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm

Torque

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi

Engine / Motor

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

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E)	Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 14.60 Lakh	₹ 14.94 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi	1.5, MPi Petrol
Power	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	50 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	4695 mm	4300 mm
Width	1890 mm	1790 mm
Height	1755 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2610 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Ground Clearance	—	190 mm
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 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	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Optional	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	—	Yes
Park Assist	—	Reverse Camera with Guidance
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Roof Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Fog Light	—	Halogen on front
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	5 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)
Driver Armrest	Yes	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	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Scuff Plates	—	Metallic
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat Folding	—	Full
Rear Seat Split	—	60:40 split
Interior Colour	—	Black and Greige
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	8 inch	10.25 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Speakers	4	6
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	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
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	1
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
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 Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Wireless Charging	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	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 Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) and Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol.

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) is priced at ₹ 14.60 Lakh, while the Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol is priced at ₹ 14.94 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) delivers 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol which produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.