Hyundai Creta Adventure Edition vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Limited Collection: Spec Comparison

Hyundai has just come out with a new Adventure Edition for its hot-selling Creta compact SUV. The Hyundai Creta Adventure edition packs a new exterior hue matching the inserts inside the cabin, along with one new feature addition as well. 

So we pit it against the recently launched special edition of the Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Limited Collection and the top-spec Kia Seltos X Line, comparing their design, powertrains, features and price. Let’s start:

Design

All three cars get a few design quirks to set them apart from their standard models. The Kia Seltos X Line is offered only in one hue: Xclusive Matte Graphite. The elements which are chrome in the other variants have been blacked out save for the chrome trim under the window sill. It also gets a sporty bumper design with a black skid plate, however, the cabin is similar to the other variants.

The Taigun GT Edge’s design changes over the standard variants are limited to its paint scheme which now gets two new colour options – Carbon Steel Matt and Deep Black – which are contrasted by red brake calipers for a sporty look. Changes to the cabin are limited to aluminium pedals and red stitching on the leatherette upholstery. 

Hyundai introduced the Exter’s Ranger Khaki green hue with the Creta Adventure Edition. That is complemented by blacked out elements on the grille and red brake calipers. There are other standard exterior shades also available, while on the inside, the whole cabin has been blacked out with sage green inserts splashed on the AC vents and seat upholstery. You get Adventure branding on the seat cushions and floor mats as well.

Powertrain

• The Adventure Edition of the Hyundai Creta is available with a single NA petrol engine option, while both other contenders get turbo-petrol engines. 

• The Kia Seltos X Line can also be had with a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

• The Creta and Taigun’s powertrains can be paired with a manual ‘box, which is absent from the Seltos X Line.

Features

• All three cars are well equipped, with large infotainment and driver screens, though the Taigun gets a TFT display and not a fully digital driver’s unit.

• The Kia Seltos is the only one to boast features like a heads-up display, dual-zone climate control, and ADAS features.

• The Hyundai Creta packs a dual dash cam, a feature exclusive to this Adventure Edition.

• The VW Taigun misses out on a 360-degree camera and proper tyre pressure monitoring system, something that both the other cars pack. It also gets a smaller single-pane sunroof

Price

• The Hyundai Creta Adventure Edition has the lowest entry price.

• In fact, the upper limit of the Creta Adventure Edition is lower than the entry point of both the other cars.

• The Kia Seltos X Line is the most expensive here, almost touching the Rs 20 lakh mark.

• Prices for the Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Limited Collection range between Rs 18 lakh to Rs 19.46 lakh 

The Hyundai Creta is also available in a Knight Edition, the prices for which go up to Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Both the Kia Seltos and VW Taigun top out at Rs 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom). All three cars fight for a spot in the same segment, which includes the Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, and the upcoming Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.