KIA Seltos Vs Hyundai Creta- Which Sub Compact SUV Should You Take Home? Performance Specs Compared News24 –
India’s sub compact SUV market segment is riddled with a variety of SUVs, but the most prominent ones continue to be the KIA Seltos, Hyundai Creta and The Grand Vitara. If you are unsure about which SUV You should choose amongst the three this comparison would definitely help you make a informed decision. We have iterated full details about the engine options and beyond that the safety features these cars can provide.
KIA Seltos
The KIA Seltos has been one of the most favorable choice for users in the segment. The base model of the vehicle starts from Rs 12.85 Lakh, while the top model has been priced at Rs 23. 96. Seltos is available in 24 variants. Three engine options that you can opt for in different variant classes would be a Advanced Smart Stream G1.5 Petrol Engine, Powerful Smart stream G 1.5 T-DI Petrol Engine and Refined 1.5l CRDI VGT Diesel Engine. Beyond the slew of engine options and features the addition of safety features such as 6 air bags as standard and level 2 ADAS functionalities further make this car a top choice for users.
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Creta has long been the go to choice for many in the segment, the vehicle as of now is being offered in E, EX, EX(O), S, SX, S(O), SX( O). All of these models come within the price range of around Rs 12.94 to Rs 24.34 Lakh. Unlike the Grand Vitara, the Creta is still offered in Diesel powered engine variants. The Engine options that you can opt for would be a 1497cc four cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder with DOHC, the diesel engine that powers the vehicle would be a 1493 cc, 4-cylinder Inline 4 engine. With DOHC. Both the vehicles provide the users with automatic transmission options and other features as well.
Comparison Between Petrol Variants
| Comparison | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Hyundai Creta | KIA Seltos |
| Engine | 1462 CC , Four Cylinder engine with DOHC and A Mild hybrid System- – Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Intelligent Hybrid- e-CVT Dual Tone- Rs 22.95 |
1497 CC Petrol Four Cylinder Engine for the Petrol Variant – 1493 CC – Four Cylinder Diesel Manual |
Powerful Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI Petrol engine
Advanced Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Engine Refined 1.5 CRDI VGT Diesel Engine |
| Performance | 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm Max Torque (Nm@4400rpm) 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm Max Torque 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
113 Bhp @6300 RPM and Peak Torque of 144nM @4500 RPM – G1.5 T Gdi- 158 Bhp @ 5500 RPM and a peak Torque of 253 Nm – 1.5 CRDI VGT- 114 Bhp@ 4000 rpm, and peak Torque of 250Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm |
| Safety Features | Six Air Bags as standard | Front And Side Airbags Missing On Sigma and Delta Variant | 6 Airbags As standard- further inclusion of ABS, EBD and other safety features |
| Hybrid Functionality | Mild HYBIRD- Strong Hybrid Available from ZETA + variant starting at Rs 21.36 | None | None |
| Prices | Rs 12.82 Lakh Rs -22.95 Lakh | Rs 15.70 Lakh Rs To 24.34 Lakh Rs | Rs 11,12,900 To Rs 20,50, 900 |
| Most Value for money Variants | Zeta CNG, Delta CNG, Zeta Plus if you seek Hybrid Options | EX (o), S | HTK, HTK (o) |
If you seek a SUV style vehicle and can skimp on features and full on safety with 6 air bags the Delta and Sigma variant of the Hyundai Grand Vitara offer great value. But if you want a SUV with a extensive feature list you can opt for the S or Ex(o) variants of Creta. If Creta is not your go to choice the HTK and HTK plus variants can be your go to choice as they provide the a slew of features in the price tag.
Written By
Shriyansh Garg
Apr 11, 2025 13:10