Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo

Autocar India
Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

Diesel King Knight AT

20.14 lakh

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra Xuv 3xo

AX7 Luxury 1.2 Petrol GDI AT

15.04 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

N/A

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
130.5 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
230 Nm at 1500 - 3750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.1 kmpl
18.2 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
42 litres

User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl
15.86 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
5.3 m

Dimensions

Length

4330 mm
3990 mm

Width

1790 mm
1821 mm

Height

1635 mm
1647 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm
2600 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

433 litres
364 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
201 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

Comfort Headrest

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Foldable Seatback Table

Powered Tailgate

Rear Parcel Tray

Front Seatback Pockets

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Sunglass Holder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

UV Cut Glass

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cooled Storage

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Traffic Sign Recognition

Side Airbag

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Boot Open Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Overspeed Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Anti Theft Alarm

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

LED headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED fog lamps

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

Spoiler

Connected LED

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Bose
Harman/Kardon

Front USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

Speakers

8
6

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Emergency Call Button

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Live Location Sharing

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

Summon Mode

Low Battery Warning

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Smart Drive Information

Phone App

Service Reminder Via App

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

App Details

–

Driving Analytics

–

Location Based Services

–

In Car Payment

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•10w

I’m 38 years old, earn more than Rs 1.5 lakh per month, and this will be my first car. I’m considering the Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate. I’m currently planning to go for the Kia Seltos automatic IVT. Which car would be the most suitable for me? I’ll mainly use the car for monthly trips, with a running of around 500-1,000 km per month or every one and a half months.