Hyundai Alcazar vs Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra XUV 7XO (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 XUV 7XO if you want the most power (197 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Alcazar | Hyundai Creta | Mahindra XUV 7XO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.94 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 | 197 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 | 13-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| 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 XUV 7XO in short
The XUV 7XO is Mahindra's flagship monocoque SUV, pairing near-two-hundred-horsepower engines with twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and 5-star Global NCAP safety at prices that undercut rivals. It redefined value in the three-row midsize segment at launch and continues to command strong demand. It squares up against the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
Full XUV 7XO prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Creta vs XUV 7XO — 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 XUV 7XO if you want the most power (197 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, XUV 7XO?
The Hyundai Creta starts lowest at ₹10.91 Lakh, against ₹13.99 Lakh for the XUV 7XO 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 XUV 7XO: 5 stars.