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Hyundai Alcazar vs Tata Curvv vs Tata Sierra (2026)

The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):

  • Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the most seats (7).
  • Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.76 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
  • Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the biggest boot (622 L).

Three-Way Specification Comparison

SpecHyundai AlcazarTata CurvvTata Sierra
Ex-showroom price₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh₹9.76 Lakh – ₹19.16 Lakh₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh
Engine / Motor1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel1.2L turbo-petrol / 1.2L GDI turbo-petrol / 1.5L turbo-diesel1.5L Revotron petrol / 1.5L Hyperion TGDi turbo-petrol / 1.5L Kryojet turbo-diesel
Max power158 bhp123 bhp158 bhp
Fuel optionsPetrol, DieselPetrol, DieselPetrol, Diesel
TransmissionsManual, DCT, Torque Converter ATManual, DCTManual, DCT, Torque Converter AT
Mileage (claimed)15–20 kmpl15.0-18.4 kmpl depending on engine and gearbox16.9-17.4 kmpl (petrol), 15.3 kmpl (turbo-petrol), 19.2-21.3 kmpl (diesel), ARAI
Seating755
Safety ratingNot tested5 stars5 stars
Airbags (max)666
Boot space180 L500 L622 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.

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Tata Curvv in short

The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.

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Tata Sierra in short

The Sierra revives Tata's most loved nameplate as a boxy midsize SUV that squares up to the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata's own Curvv. Launched in November 2025 with deliveries from January 2026, it offers three 1.5L engines — a 105 bhp petrol, a 158 bhp Hyperion turbo-petrol and a 116 bhp Kryojet diesel — a segment-huge 622-litre boot, and a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags standard.

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Head-to-head pairs

Frequently Asked Questions

Alcazar vs Curvv vs Sierra — which should I buy?

Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.76 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the biggest boot (622 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.

Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Curvv, Sierra?

The Tata Curvv starts lowest at ₹9.76 Lakh, against ₹11.49 Lakh for the Sierra and ₹14.99 Lakh for the Alcazar (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Which is the safest of the three?

Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv: 5 stars; Tata Sierra: 5 stars.