Hyundai Creta Electric Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: The Battle Of Compact Electric SUVs!

If you are someone who is searching for an electric SUV at around Rs 20 lakh and needs something practical and well-equipped, then you have come to the right place. The Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara are both very compelling SUVs that come with plenty of features, and multiple powertrain options with an impressive claimed range.  

In this report, we provide a detailed comparison of their specifications including dimensions, features, powertrain, and pricing, followed by a verdict in the end! So read on if the Creta Electric and e Vitara are on your list.  

Dimensions 

Here is a detailed look at their dimensions:  

As seen in the table above, the Creta Electric is the longer and slightly taller SUV, while the e Vitara is marginally wider. The Maruti EV also has a greater wheelbase which potentially leads to more space in the cabin. 

Features 

Features	Hyundai Creta Electric	Maruti e Vitara
LED headlamps With DRLs	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	17-inch alloy wheels	18-inch alloy wheels
Infotainment system	10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system	10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Digital Driver’s Display	Yes, 10.25-inch display	Yes, 10.1-inch display
Android Auto And Apple CarPlay	Yes, wired	Yes, wireless
Cruise control	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes, panoramic	A fixed glassroof
Ventilated seats	Yes	Yes
Powered seats	8-way adjustable	10-way adjustable
Boss mode	Yes	No
Sliding and reclining rear seats	Recline only	Yes
Climate control	Yes, dual-zone	Yes, single-zone
Wireless phone charging	Yes	Yes
Audio system	8-speaker Bose sound system	Harman Kardon sound system
Multi-colour ambient lighting	Yes	Yes
Connected car tech	Yes	Yes
Digital Key	Yes	No
Airbags	6 (standard)	7 (standard)
ADAS	Yes, level-2	Yes, level-2
Tyre pressure monitoring system	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Front and rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No

Both Creta Electric and e Vitara are well-equipped SUVs with plentiful amenities that satisfy your daily needs and offer a comfortable experience. The Creta Electric has a slight edge in terms of the equipment on offer. It gets extras like dual-zone climate control, a boss mode, a digital key, and Vehicle-to-load (V2L). The e Vitara on the other comes with an extra airbag (driver side knee airbag), wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sliding rear seats and more ways of adjusting the front seats. In the end, you need to decide what features matter more to you. 

Powertrain 

• Both SUVs come with two battery packs, but the e Vitara packs larger-sized batteries overall!

• The e Vitara produces slightly more power, while the Creta Electric has a slightly greater torque output. 

• While the exact claimed range of the e Vitara has not been revealed yet, Maruti claims that it is over the 500 km mark!

Price And Rivals 

The Creta Electric is priced from Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.37 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices for the e Vitara have not been revealed, but we expect it to be priced from Rs 17 lakh and go up to Rs 23 lakh. In the same segment, other alternatives include the MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Mahindra BE 6. 

Verdict: What Should You Choose?

With new body styles including coupes and crossovers coming into the electric space, SUVs like the Creta Electric and e Vitara offer you the conventional SUV look. The e Vitara has a more rugged appearance, while the Creta Electric has a design which looks modern and sophisticated. Both SUVs offer plenty of tech and comforts, and you won’t really find much to complain about. The e Vitara is expected to offer a slightly superior range, but the difference is not a lot. 

Marutis are known to dominate the segment, but it will be tough going up against something that originates from a tried and tested recipe (Creta ICE) even though it comes with a completely different powertrain. However, both these SUVs are compelling options and come with their unique personalities even though the specifications are completely at par with each other. There is no right or wrong irrespective of the SUV you pick. It all comes down to your individual preferences and which SUV meets your needs better. But, yes, you should consider waiting for the launch of the e Vitara.

Which one would you pick? Let us know in the comments below.