Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos belong to the mid-size SUV segment. Hyundai Creta was first launched in 2015 in India whereas Kia Seltos was first launched in 2019. Since then, both the cars have received multiple upgrades and facelifts. In the current generation cars., both these cars offer three engine options viz. the 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol (NA), the 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol, and 1.5-litre CRDi Diesel Engine. As both the cars are built on the same platform, the mileage offered by their variants is almost identical. In the Hyundai Creta\u2019s lineup, the diesel engine delivers the best mileage which is up to 21.8 km\/l. In the Kia Seltos\u2019s lineup, the best mileage is offered by the diesel engine which reaches up to 19.4 km\/l. In this article, we will see which car offers more mileage when it comes to a specific fuel-type or powertrain. Also, we shall highlight the gap between the claimed ARAI mileage and real-world mileage figures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The differences in the key specifications of Kia Seltos<\/a> vs Hyundai Creta are highlighted below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kerb weight of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are almost identical. Their power, torque, displacement, and drivetrain options are also exactly similar. Due to these reasons, the mileage offered by these cars differ slightly according to the variant, driving style, and road conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ARAI stands for Automotive Research Association of India. The mileage tests of ARAI are performed under controlled lab conditions. So, there are some differences in the claimed mileage and actual on-road mileage. The below table highlights the ARAI mileage figures of both these cars on the basis of the combination of each fuel-type and transmission: <\/p>\n\n\n\n As per the ARAI claimed mileage figures, Hyundai Creta<\/a> with the 1.5-litre CRDi and 6-speed manual transmission is the most fuel-efficient car in the Creta\u2019s lineup. Kia Seltos with the 1.5-litre CRDi VGT \u2013 6-speed manual transmission is the most fuel-efficient car in the Seltos\u2019s lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Specification<\/strong><\/td> Hyundai Creta<\/strong><\/td> Kia Seltos<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Engine<\/td> 1.5-litre NA Petrol1.5-litre Diesel 1.5-litre turbo petrol <\/td> 1.5-litre NA Petrol1.5-litre Diesel 1.5-litre turbo petrol <\/td><\/tr> Displacement<\/td> Petrol: 1497cc (NA), 1482 cc (Turbo Petrol) Diesel: 1493 cc<\/td> Petrol: 1497 cc (NA), 1482 cc(Turbo Petrol) Diesel: 1493 cc<\/td><\/tr> Power<\/td> Petrol: 113-158 bhp Diesel: 114 bhp<\/td> Petrol: 113-158 bhp Diesel: 114 PS<\/td><\/tr> Torque<\/td> Petrol: 144-253 Nm Diesel: 250 Nm<\/td> Petrol: 144-253 Nm Diesel: 250 Nm <\/td><\/tr> Transmission<\/td> 6-speed MT 6-speed TC, IVT7-Speed DCT<\/td> 6-speed MT6-Speed AT, IVT7-Speed DCT<\/td><\/tr> Drive layout<\/td> Front Wheel Drive (FWD)<\/td> Front Wheel Drive (FWD)<\/td><\/tr> Kerb weight<\/td> Petrol: 1175 kg Diesel: 1305 kg<\/td> Petrol: 1222 kg Diesel: 1467 kg<\/td><\/tr> Fuel tank capacity<\/td> 50 litres <\/td> 47 litres <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: ARAI Mileage Figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Engine & Transmission <\/strong><\/td> Fuel Type <\/strong><\/td> Hyundai Creta – ARAI Mileage (km\/l)<\/strong><\/td> Kia Seltos – ARAI Mileage (km\/l)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1.5L NA Petrol \u2013 6MT (Manual)<\/td> Petrol <\/td> 17.4 km\/l<\/td> 17.0 km\/l<\/td><\/tr> 1.5L NA Petrol \u2013 IVT (CVT)<\/td> Petrol<\/td> 17.7 km\/l<\/td> 17.7 km\/l<\/td><\/tr> 1.5L Turbo GDi \u2013 7DCT<\/td> Petrol <\/td> 18.4 km\/l<\/td> 17.5 km\/l<\/td><\/tr> 1.5L Turbo GDi \u2013 iMT (Clutchless)<\/td> Petrol <\/td> NA<\/td> 15.6 km\/l<\/td><\/tr> 1.5L CRDi \u2013 6MT (Manual)<\/td> Diesel <\/td> 21.8 km\/l<\/td> 19.4 km\/l<\/td><\/tr> 1.5L CRDi \u2013 6AT (Automatic)<\/td> Diesel <\/td> 19.1 km\/l<\/td> 17.8 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n