2025 Tata Harrier EV Base Variant vs Similarly Priced Hyundai Creta Electric One-Below-Top Variant Specifications Compared

Published On Jun 30, 2025 03:31 PM By Bikramjit

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The Harrier EV and Creta Electric are not direct rivals; however, the variants in contention are priced similarly, which made us compare both to look for the better option

The flagship 2025 Tata Harrier EV is the latest product in the Indian EV market and is offered in three variants: Adventure, Fearless Plus and Empowered. The Harrier EV’s base-spec Adventure variant is similarly priced as the Hyundai Creta Electric’s one-below-top Smart (O) Long Range variant, hence we compare the two to help you decide which is better value for money.

Price

	Tata Harrier EV Adventure	Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) Long Range	Difference
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 21.49 lakh	Starts from Rs 21.50 lakh	—-

As seen in the table above, there is no price difference between the Harrier EV Adventure and the Creta Electric Smart (O) Long Range. Let’s assess which SUV offers better value for money in the next sections.

Dimensions

	Tata Harrier EV	Hyundai Creta Electric	Difference
Length	4,607 mm	4,340 mm	+267 mm
Width	1,922 mm	1,790 mm	+132 mm
Height	1,740 mm	1,655 mm	+85 mm
Wheelbase	2,741 mm	2,610 mm	+131 mm
Boot space	502 litres	433 litres	+69 litres
Frunk	Up to 67 litres	22 litres	Up to 45 litres

The Tata Harrier EV sits in a higher segment compared to the Hyundai Creta Electric and is considerably larger than the latter. Hence, if more space is the question, the Harrier EV is the better answer.

Powertrain

	Harrier EV Adventure	Creta Electric Smart (O) Long Range
Battery	65 kWh	51.4 kWh
No. of motor(s)	1	1
Power	238 PS	171 PS
Torque	315 Nm	200 Nm
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
MIDC-Claimed Range (part 1 + part 2)	538 km	473 km

The Harrier EV Adventure comes with a larger battery and a rear-wheel drive setup, while the Creta Electric Smart (O) Long Range uses a front-wheel drive system. Although both EVs feature a single motor, the Harrier delivers significantly higher power and torque, along with a 65 km longer range than the Hyundai contender.

Features

Features	Tata Harrier EV Adventure	Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O)
Exterior	Projector LED headlamps LED DRLs Connected LED taillamps Pull-type door handles 18-inch alloy wheels with aero covers Puddle lamps Electrically adjustable and auto-folding ORVMs Integrated side step Rear wiper washer Shark-fin antenna	LED headlamps LED DRLs LED taillamps Pull-type door handles 17-inch alloy wheels with aero covers Puddle lamps Active air flaps Electrically adjustable and auto-folding ORVMs Rear wiper washer Shark-fin antenna
Interior	Leatherette seat upholstery Tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel	Fabric seat upholstery Tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel
Comfort Convenience	10.25-inch digital driver’s display 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat 4-way power adjustable co-driver seat Auto AC with rear vents Air purifier Keyless entry with push-button start/stop Cruise control Paddle shifters for regen modes Vehicle-to-load technology (V2L) Vehicle-to-vehicle charging (V2V) Multi-terrain modes (Normal, Wet/Rain, and Rough Road) Multi-drive modes (Eco, City and Sport) Drift mode	10.25-inch digital driver’s display 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat Rear window sunshade 2-step Rear-reclining seats Blue ambient lighting Panoramic sunroof Dual-zone auto AC with rear vents Wireless phone charger Cruise control Paddle shifters for regen modes Multi-drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) Push button start/stop
Infotainment	10.25-inch touchscreen Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 6-speaker sound system	10.25-inch touchscreen Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 8-speaker Bose sound system
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Disc brakes on all wheels Hill hold control Hill descent control Tyre pressure monitoring system(TPMS) ISOFIX child seat anchorages	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic parking brake with auto hold Auto-headlamps Rear defogger Hill start assist Hill descent control Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Disc brakes on all wheels ISOFIX child seat anchorages Front and rear parking sensors Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)

Both the Harrier EV Adventure and Creta Electric Smart (O) Long Range come well packed with features. The Harrier EV Adventure offers leatherette seats, multi-terrain modes, V2L and V2V charging, and a powered co-driver seat over the Creta Electric.

Meanwhile, the Creta Electric Smart (O) adds some premium things like a panoramic sunroof, rear sunshades, dual-zone auto AC, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and ADAS safety features over the Harrier EV Adventure. While both get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Creta Electric sticks to wired connectivity, unlike the wireless setup in the Harrier EV.

Verdict

If you want a more spacious, feature-loaded, as well as powerful EV, the Tata Harrier EV Adventure is the standout choice in that case, with its bigger battery packs and some added capabilities for multi-terrain.

But if you want a more urban-focused electric SUV for your daily drives, the Creta Electric does the job perfectly. In fact, it also brings you some premium additions like ADAS, a sunroof, and a Bose sound system. Your pick depends on your use case, whether you prioritise performance and road presence or comfort and convenience.

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