Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta Price starts at Rs. 10.99 Lakh which is Rs. 10,000 costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hyundai Creta (Diesel Model) is 19.1 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Hyundai Creta (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Hyundai Creta SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DT vs Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Creta vs Seltos

Key Highlights Creta SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DTSeltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Engine Type 1.5L U2 CRDi Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl

Creta vs Seltos Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Creta SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DTKia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT
Rating
77 reviews
72 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.29 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1482 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 157.81bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
Hyundai Creta Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.1 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R17 215/55 R18
Boot Space ... 433 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,265 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 87,457 Creta Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L U2 CRDi
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1482 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
...
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
GDi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
ECO|NORMAL|SPORT
Eco-Normal-Sport

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.1 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
...
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
Dual tone gray interiors, 2-step rear reclining seat, Door scuff plates, D-Cut steering wheel, Inside door handles (Metal finish), Rear parcel tray, Soothing amber ambient light, Rear seat headrest cushion, Leatherette pack (Steering wheel, Gear knob, Door armrest), Driver seat adjust Electric 8 way
Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
...
433 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Front & rear skid plate, Lightening arch C-pillar, LED high mounted stop lamp, Rear horizon LED lamp, Body colour Outside door mirrors, Side sill garnish, Quad beam LED headlamp, Horizon LED positioning lamp & DRLs, LED tail lamps, Black chrome parametric radiator grille, Diamond cut alloys, LED turn signal with sequential function, Chrome Outside door handles,Exclusive knight emblem
Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4330*1790*1635 mm3
4365*1800*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
190 mm
...

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Map lamps, Sunglass holder, Electric parking brake with auto hold, Traction control modes (Snow, Mud, Sand)
Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
10.25 inch HD audio video navigation system, JioSaavan music streaming, Hyundai Bluelink, Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
3
No of Speakers
5
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle stability management, Driver anchor pretensioner, 3 Point seat belts (all seats), Emergency stop signal, Inside door override (Driver only), Driver rear view monitor, Electro chromic mirror with telematics switch, ADAS-Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist -(Car,Pedestrian, Cycle, Junction Turning), Safe Exit Warning, Lane Following Assist
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Warning
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Creta
  • Updated styling isn’t as polarising - Looks expensive!; Improved interior design & quality makes in-cabin experience richer
  • Loaded with features: dual 10.25” displays
  • Level 2 ADAS
  • panoramic sunroof etc.
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Hyundai Creta
  • Boot is shallow
  • best suited to small trolley bags
  • Limited variants for automatic - Turbo engine available in a single variant.
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.

Is Kia Seltos Better Than Hyundai Creta?

51% users have chosen Kia Seltos over Hyundai Creta in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 266 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.
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Hyundai Creta is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of comfort 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 3.9 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.6
Comfort 4.7 4.7
Maintenance 4.1 4.3
Safety 4.1 4.4
Features 4.9 4.7
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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, maintenance and safety in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort 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 Rs. 15,100.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos?
The Hyundai Creta delivers better mileage 19.1 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos?
For the SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Creta produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Creta has better performance.

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