Comparisons

Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos.

Creta vs Seltos

War of Siblings.

Siblings are known for the bond of love and affection between them. But how we can miss the moments when they compete with each other. The spirit while competing with each other is just incredible and that makes the thing unforgettable. The same thing happens here. Two korean siblings are competing with each other , Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. Kia is the second largest automobile  manufacturer in Korean Auto market after the Hyundai. Minority of stake from Kia Motors is owned by Hyundai Motors. Both the cars have pros and cons with them and due them this competition became very great. Let’s talk about which one should you pick ?

Exteriors-

Both the cars have nice exteriors. The Kia has slim LED headlamps with LED DRL’S , split front grill and the chrome inserts which make this car look good and appealing. The Creta’s exteriors will grab your attention , thanks to its huge cascade grill which looks better and make this car look bolder while the headlamp setup and the placement of LED DRL’S make this car look smarter. Creta’ exteriors are bolder while Seltos exteriors are appealing and pleasing.

Interiors-

The Kia Seltos really shines when it comes to the interiors , thanks to its soft touch materials which make the experience more premium and rich. Hard plastics in Creta doesn’t offer the richness you get in Seltos. But there are some features where Creta shines and these features are storage spaces , wireless charger and electric parking brake. While the Seltos offers segment first HUD(heads up display) , 360 degree camera , blind spot detector and much more. The 10.25inch infotainment system is seen in both and it is associated with bose speakers in both cars. Infotainment system offers good functionality too. Speedometer dials are digital in Creta while Seltos has the traditional analog dials but they are also good. The rear seat comfort is the place where the Creta takes a lead and that is because of good amount of legroom , decent kneeroom and the roomy and airyness due to huge panoramic sunroof(offered in SX variant and higher) The sunroof offers a premium and rich feel. The Seltos doesn’t get a  panoramic sunroof but it has a sunroof (offered in HTX variant and higher) which is good enough but the premium and rich feel you get because of panoramic sunroof in Creta is unmatched and can’t be compared with the sunroof that Seltos offers. But it also has the premium feature that Creta doesn’t has and that is ambient mood lighting. It gives rich and premium feel. Both cars have a common problem which is shortage of space for a person who is sitting in middle.  Because both the cars have rear AC vents and air filter and due to them the middle person might feel disappointing in terms of comfort. Both the cars have nearly about 430 litres of boot space. Both the cars have 60:40 split seats option and that is needed when you need more room for extra luggage. 

Safety –

Both the cars have 6 airbags and offer good safety features too. The features like ABS , EBD are offered as standard while features like Hill hold assist , ECM are offered in higher variants.

Performance , Ride and Handling

As I mentioned , both the cars are like siblings. They are based on same platform , have same engine and so many common features too. Both the cars are offered with 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine , 1.5 litre diesel engine and 1.5 litre normal petrol engine. The 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine produces 140hp and 242nm of torque. 1.5L petrol engine produces 115hp and 144nm of torque while 1.5L diesel engine offers 115hp and 250nm of torque. All the engines have automatic gearbox option. 1.4L turbo petrol offered with DCT gearbox while rest of the two are mated with 6 speed AT gearbox. Both the cars have good handling while Creta feels nice and premium when it comes to ride quality while the Seltos shines when it comes to performance and steering feedback. The body roll is felt in Creta while Seltos takes every corner as a piece of cake. Both the cars have 17 inch wheels which offers good grip and let’s you conquer any corner with confidence. Creta still has its strength as it offers mileage of 16.8 kmpl the Seltos offers 16.5 kmpl. But there’s not much difference I feel personally but for Indian buyers that can be a deal maker for Hyundai Creta.

Pros and cons–

Who is more pocket friendly-

Creta has ex showroom price of RS17.20 lakh while the Seltos has price RS17.29 lakh. Both the prices are for top-end variants.

Conclusion

Both the cars are nice. Both are powerful and sturdy but each of them have their own strengths. The Seltos does well when it comes to performance and steering feedback. Steering feels more weighted and connected to the road while Creta offers great ride quality and comfort.

If you’re looking for a car which drives good and more enthusiastically and offers all the features you expect from the car then you should go for Kia Seltos while if you want a car which is good at ride quality and comfort the Hyundai Creta will be a worthy pick for you.