Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Midsize SUVs Compared

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
• Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Interiors and Tech Features
• Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Safety Features
• Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Powertrains
• Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Price & Conclusion
• FAQs

Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Dimensions

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

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

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

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

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.