Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs. 10.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 9,200 cheaper than the base variant of Kia Seltos, priced at Rs. 11.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Creta uses a 1497cc engine producing 113.18bhp@6300rpm and the Seltos a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the Creta and Seltos, the Creta is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Creta vs Seltos Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai CretaKia Seltos
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.91 LakhRs. 11.00 Lakh
Mileage 17.4 kmplNot Available
Engine 1497 cc1497 cc
Max power 113.18bhp@6300rpm113bhp@6300rpm

Creta vs Seltos Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Creta EKia Seltos HTE
Rating
115 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.91 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113.18bhp@6300rpm 113bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Hyundai Creta Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.4 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 205/65 R16
Boot Space Not Available 447 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,099 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,896 Creta Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.5L MPi
SmartStream G1.5
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
113.18bhp@6300rpm
113bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
144Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
MPi
MPi
Turbo Charger
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
47 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.4 Kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
205/65 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
3
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
447 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Micro Roof
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4330*1790*1635 mm3
4460*1830*1635 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2690 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
6
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Sunglass Holder
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
10.25 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
No
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle stability management
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Creta
  • Updated styling isn’t as polarizing - Looks expensive!
  • Improved interior design & quality makes in-cabin experience richer
  • Loaded with features like dual 10.25” displays & Level 2 ADAS & panoramic sunroof etc
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
Hyundai Creta
  • Boot is shallow and best suited to small trolley bags
  • Limited variants for automatic - Turbo engine available in a single automatic variant
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Hyundai Creta?

66% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Hyundai Creta in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 305 users have also rated Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Hyundai Creta is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Creta
Mileage 4.0 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.7
Maintenance 4.2 4.4
Safety 4.1 4.4
Features 4.1 4.1
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Q. King or knight or S(o) automatic petrol or diesel is the best to buy?
  • If you are evaluating the Hyundai Creta in the S(O), S(O) Knight, or the newer King/King Knight variants with an automatic transmission, the King or King Knight is generally the more preferred choice as it offers a more premium and well-rounded ownership experience, while the S(O) and S(O) Knight sit lower in the lineup and the Knight mainly adds a distinct styling theme. In terms of fuel type, the petrol automatic is better suited for comfortable city driving, whereas the diesel automatic is more appropriate for customers with higher usage or frequent highway driving. The final selection will depend on your driving requirements, and we recommend connecting with an authorized dealership for a better understanding: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/hyundai/Delhi

Hyundai Creta Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Creta is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos?
The Hyundai Creta is cheaper than Kia Seltos by ₹9,200.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos?
For the E version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Creta produces 113.18bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Creta has better performance.

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