All comparisons
Hyundai Creta EV vs Mahindra XUV700
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,196,000 vs NPR 7,400,000
The verdict
The Mahindra XUV700 takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Creta EV's 1, with 3 measures tied.
- The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Mahindra XUV700 by Rs 22 lakh — about 30% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Mahindra XUV700 carries 10 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The Hyundai Creta EV is electric and the Mahindra XUV700 is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Mahindra XUV700 has an independent crash rating; the Hyundai Creta EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Hyundai Creta EV | Mahindra XUV700 |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 5,196,000 | NPR 7,400,000 |
| Power | 99 kW (135 hp) | ★200 hp |
| Battery | 42 kWh | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 390 km (MIDC) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 200 Nm | ★380 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 190 mm | ★200 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 5 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Hyundai Creta EV or the Mahindra XUV700?
The Hyundai Creta EV is cheaper at NPR 5,196,000 against NPR 7,400,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Hyundai Creta EV vs Mahindra XUV700 — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Mahindra XUV700 takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Creta EV's 1, with 3 measures tied. The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Mahindra XUV700 by Rs 22 lakh — about 30% of the more expensive car's price.