Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Midsize SUVs Compared

By - Manjul Sharma
July 11, 2022

Sibling rivalry at its best – that’s precisely what most folks would call the two Korean cousins, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, while pitting them against each other. 

While the two have gained almost equal popularity since their launch in India, they’ve been competing neck to neck, and how! The Hyundai Creta once singularly owned the position of the best-selling compact SUV in the country until the Kia Seltos was launched in 2019 to soon outshine the Creta and every other contender in the market.

However, when Hyundai facelifted the Creta in 2020, its rivalry with the Kia Seltos took an interesting turn. Hyundai took cues from the Seltos’ market feedback and intelligently applied them to the 2020 Creta. This turned the wheels in its favour and made things square.

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The two SUVs are based on the same platform and share the same set of powertrains, yet there are things that set them apart. If you’re weighing your options between the two, here’s all the information you need, in a comparison between the 2020 Hyundai Creta SX(O) and the 2020 Kia Seltos GTX+. Belt up, and come along.

Table of Contents

Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Dimensions

  • Spinny Assured Kia Seltos side
    Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Length

4300 mm

4315 mm

Width

1790 mm

1800 mm

Height

1635 mm

1645 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm

2610 mm

Boot Space

433 L

433 L

While the Kia Seltos is marginally larger on paper, both Korean midsize SUVs are more or less the same size. The seemingly larger size is mostly due to Kia’s cosmetic elements on the Seltos such as the front bumper and slightly higher roof rails. With similar dimensions, it boils down to the exterior design, where personal choice plays a greater role. While the Seltos is more conventionally attractive, the Hyundai Creta features a quirkier design, and would appeal differently to people based on their preferences.

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Interiors and Tech Features

  • Spinny Assured Kia Seltos dashboard
    Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Infotainment system

10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Wireless charger

Yes

Yes

Ventilated front seats

Yes

Yes

Powered driver’s seat

Yes

Yes

Air purifier

Yes

Yes

Rear window blinds

Yes

Yes

Drive or terrain modes

Yes

Yes

Remote engine start

Yes

Yes

Paddle shifters

Yes

Yes

Ambient lighting

No

Yes

Tilt & Telescopic steering adjust

Yes

Yes

Sunroof

Panoramic

Regular

Heads-up display

No

Yes

It’s a tight competition in the features department. While most features are available in both the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, each car offers certain perks over the other. Kia Seltos’s advantage over the Hyundai Creta can be credited to its ambient lighting, heads-up display and telescopic adjustment for steering (along with tilt), that eases the driver’s effort. On the other hand, the Creta comes with a massive panoramic sunroof, unlike the standard sunroof that the Seltos offers. While Hyundai Creta is missing a heads-up display and telescopic adjustment, it smoothens the driving experience with paddle shifters.

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Safety Features

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

GNCAP Safety Rating

3-star safety rating

3-star safety rating

Front parking sensors

No

Yes

Rear parking sensors

Yes

Yes

Airbags

6

6

Electronic parking brake

Yes

No

ABS, EBD, and ESC

Yes

Yes

Blind Spot indicator

No

Yes

Parking camera

Rear

360-Degree

Auto headlamps

Yes

Yes

Rain-sensing Wipers

No

Yes

Tyre pressure monitor

Yes

Yes

Both cars are sufficiently safe with their six airbags, rear parking sensors, TPMS, ABS, EBD, and ESC. However, the Seltos and Creta have both scored a 3-star safety rating in the GNCAP safety test, as both cars share the same platform. Kia Seltos has the advantage of a 360-degree parking camera whereas Hyundai Creta has just the rear one. Moreover, with the availability of a blind spot indicator, front parking sensors, and rain-sensing wipers, Kia Seltos seems to slightly lead in the safety race. However, Hyundai Creta is not too far behind and has an electronic parking brake on offer that Kia Seltos is missing.

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Powertrains

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Engine

1.5L petrol engine

1.5L diesel engine

1.4L turbocharged petrol engine

1.5L petrol engine

1.5L diesel engine

1.4L turbocharged petrol engine

Power

115 PS

115 PS

140 PS

115 PS

115 PS

140 PS

Torque

144 Nm

250 Nm

242 Nm

144 Nm

250 Nm

242 Nm

Transmission

* 6-Speed Manual for petrol and diesel engine

* CVT for 1.5L petrol

* 6-Speed torque converter for 1.5L diesel

* 7-Speed DCT for 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine

* 6-Speed Manual for all three engines

* 6-Speed iMT and CVT and for 1.5L petrol

* 6-Speed torque converter for 1.5L diesel

* 7-Speed DCT for 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine

Mileage

17 km/l for petrol

21 km/l for diesel

16.8 km/l for petrol

21 km/l for diesel

Since both cars have the same engines, power and torque remain the same. Nevertheless, everyone likes to have more options, and Kia Seltos has an upper hand here. All the options available in Hyundai Creta are there in Kia Seltos. Moreover, Kia Seltos offers a 6-Speed iMT transmission for the 1.5L petrol engine and a 6-Speed manual transmission for the 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine. In terms of mileage, both cars perform similarly, considering the powertrains are the same.

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Price & Conclusion

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Entry-level (Ex-Showroom)

₹10.16 – 13.34 lakh

₹9.95 – 12.29 lakh

Mid-level (Ex-Showroom)

₹14.13 – 16.37 lakh

₹13.19 – 15.99 lakh

Top-level (Ex-Showroom)

₹16.57 – 17.87 lakh

₹16.75 – 18.10 lakh

Used car prices (starting)

₹7.0 lakh

₹11.6 lakh

The price points of the Creta and the Seltos don’t differ much, either. In their respective price brackets, Hyundai Creta has 19 variants and Kia Seltos has 18 variants.

The rivalry seems fairly tight in every department. Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta are both are amply loaded with features to keep your ride smooth, comfortable, and convenient. With a couple of additional driving perks, Kia Seltos offers you a better driving experience; however a big panoramic sunroof slightly tips the popularity scale in favour of Hyundai Creta.

FAQs

Which transmission options are available in Kia Seltos?

The Transmission options available in Kia Seltos are a 6-Speed manual or CVT, 6-Speed iMT, and 7-Speed DCT, and 6-Speed torque converter.

Does Kia Seltos have a panoramic Sunroof?

No, Kia Seltos has only a standard sunroof.

How Safe is Hyundai Creta?

Hyundai Creta has secured a 3-star safety rating in the GNCAP safety test. In terms of safety equipment, it has six airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, TPMS, rear parking sensors, and an electronic parking brake.

Among Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, which one is more powerful?

Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta have the same engines. A 1.5L petrol engine produces 115 PS, a 1.5L diesel engine produces 115 PS, and a 1.4L turbocharged engine produces 140 PS.

Does Hyundai Creta have Lane-watch cameras?

No, the Hyundai Creta doesn't have a lane-watch cameras.

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