Hyundai Alcazar vs Hyundai Creta vs Tata Harrier (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).
- Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (445 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Alcazar | Hyundai Creta | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 2.0L Kryotec turbo-diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 158 bhp | 168 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | 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 | 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | 180 L | 433 L | 445 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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The 2023 facelift added a plush new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. Powered solely by the punchy 170 PS Kryotec diesel, it battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass on road presence and ride sophistication.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Creta vs Harrier — 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). Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (445 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Creta, Harrier?
The Hyundai Creta starts lowest at ₹10.91 Lakh, against ₹14.99 Lakh for the Alcazar and ₹15.00 Lakh for the Harrier (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Hyundai Creta: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.