Hyundai Alcazar vs Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Scorpio-N (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.91 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 21 kmpl), the biggest boot (433 L).
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Alcazar | Hyundai Creta | Mahindra Scorpio-N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol / 2.2L mHawk diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 158 bhp | 200 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–20 kmpl | 17–21 kmpl | 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 180 L | 433 L | — |
Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta prices & variants →Mahindra Scorpio-N in short
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Full Scorpio-N prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Creta vs Scorpio-N — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.91 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 21 kmpl), the biggest boot (433 L). Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Creta, Scorpio-N?
The Hyundai Creta starts lowest at ₹10.91 Lakh, against ₹13.69 Lakh for the Scorpio-N and ₹14.99 Lakh for the Alcazar (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Hyundai Creta: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars.