Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta are two popular mid-sized SUVs in the market. These two SUVs from the Korean family are the top contenders in Nepal and India as well.
Although, after the launch of the Kia Seltos back in 2019, the SUV received immense success over Hyundai Creta, the Creta’s comeback with a facelifted version in 2020 turned the game a little.
So, which is the best SUV among these two currently available in the market. To compare that to you, we have contrasted the key features of both the SUVs in a tabulated form below. To have a generic idea, we have compared the features of the base variants of both models.
Let’s have a look.
Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta
| Kia Seltos HTE G | Hyundai Creta E | |
| Engine Type |
Smartstream G1.5 Petrol
|
1.5 L MPi Petrol
|
| Displacement (cc) |
1497
|
1497
|
| No Of Cylinder |
4
|
4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) |
113.42bhp@6300rpm
|
113.43bhp@6300rpm
|
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) |
144nm@4500rpm
|
144nm@4500rpm
|
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4
|
4
|
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC
|
DOHC
|
| Transmission Type |
Manual
|
Manual
|
| Gear Box |
6-Speed
|
6-Speed
|
| Drive Type |
FWD
|
FWD
|
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
Petrol
|
| Mileage |
16.8 kmpl
|
16.8 kmpl
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
50.0 (Litres)
|
50.0 (Litres)
|
| Emission Norm Compliance |
BS VI
|
BS VI
|
| Front Suspension |
McPherson Strut & Coil Spring
|
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
|
| Rear Suspension |
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
|
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs
|
| Steering Type |
Electric
|
Power
|
| Steering Column |
Tilt
|
Tilt
|
| Steering Gear Type |
Rack & Pinion
|
Rack & Pinion
|
| Front Brake Type |
Disc
|
Disc
|
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc
|
Drum
|
| Tyre Size |
205/65 R16
|
205/ 65 R16
|
| Tyre Type |
Tubeless,Radial
|
Tubeless,Radial
|
| Wheelsize |
R16
|
R16
|
| Length (mm) |
4315
|
4300
|
| Width (mm) |
1800
|
1790
|
| Height (mm) |
1645
|
1635
|
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
190
|
210
|
| Power Steering |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Power Windows |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear AC vents |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Multifunctional Steering Wheel |
Yes
|
No
|
| Cruise Control |
No
|
No
|
| Bottle Holder |
Front & Rear Door
|
Front & Rear Door
|
| USB Charger |
Front & Rear
|
Front
|
| Voice Control |
Yes
|
No
|
| Additional Features |
Side sill plates, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Premium Fabric Seats - Black, 8.89 cm (3.5") Mono Color Display Cluster
|
Two tone black & greige interiors, D-Cut steering wheel
|
| AC |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Heater |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Adjustable Steering |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Keyless Entry |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Leather Seats |
No
|
No
|
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Assist |
No
|
Yes
|
| Central Locking |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Child Safety Locks |
Yes
|
No
|
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes
|
No
|
| No Of Airbags |
4
|
2
|
| Adjustable Seats |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| EBD |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Advance Safety Features |
Emergency Stop Signal,Inside Door Handle Override,Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
|
Graphine Body Structure, Aspheric Glass in Outside Mirror, LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, Emergency Stop Signal
|
| Price in India |
INR 10.19 lakhs
|
INR 10.44 lakhs
|
Our Verdict
If we have to compare the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, of course, the Seltos lie on the bulkier side in terms of dimensions. On the design front as well, I personally feel that Kia Seltos looks more stylish compared to Hyundai Creta.
Moreover, Kia Seltos also feels more like a modern-day SUV, maybe due to its late release. Speaking of the interior, Kia’s ambient lighting system with adjustable steering is definitely a win over Hyundai Creta.
However, when it comes to the panoramic sunroof, the sunroof in Creta is massive compared to the standard one in Kia Seltos. Features such as a heads-up display, and telescopic adjustment steering are missing in the Hyundai Creta.
In addition, coming on to the power performance, since both of the machines adopt the same engine, the power, and torque also remain the same. However, Kia Seltos offers more trims over Hyundai Creta. The Kia Seltos is also available in 6-speed iMT transmission and a 6-speed manual for 1.5L and 1.4L Petrol engines respectively.
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On the safety front, both the SUVs receive six airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, and rear parking sensors as common features. Moreover, Kia Seltos takes on the game with the advantage of a 360-degree parking camera, front parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and blind-spot indicator. Therefore, with additional features, Kia Seltos has aced the safety game.
Price-wise, there isn't much difference in the cost of both these SUVs. The price of Kia Seltos starts from INR 10.19 lakhs and goes up to 18.45 lakhs. On the other hand, Hyundai Creta Price starts at 10.44 lakhs while goes up to 18.15 lakhs for the top variant.
On contrary, as both Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta are loaded with top features followed by comfortable ride and performance, it might be a baffle to pick one right SUV. However, I love the design and features of the Kia Seltos more compared to Creta.
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Which do you think is the best SUV for you? Let us know down in the comment section below.
