Let's compare Hyundai Creta E vs Kia Seltos HTE

Compare Hyundai Creta E vs Kia Seltos HTE price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Hyundai Creta E
Hyundai Creta
Kia Seltos HTE
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Hyundai Creta E

Price

₹ 12.24 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 22,609/month

Kia Seltos HTE

Price

₹ 12.54 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 23,152/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Hyundai Creta feels light on the pocket compared to Kia Seltos by ₹29,436.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Suv

Suv

Length

4330 mm

4460 mm +130

Width

1790 mm

1830 mm +40

Height

1635 mm

1635 mm

WheelBase

2610 mm

2690 mm +80

Ground Clearance

190 mm

200 mm +10

Seating Capacity

5

5

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 Liters

50 Liters

Boot Space

433 Liters

447 Liters +14

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

17.4

17.7 Km/l +0.3

Range

850 Kms

855 Kms +5

Engine Type

1.5l Mpi

Smartstream G1.5

Powertrain Assistance

No

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

1497 cc

1497 cc

Max Power

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm

Max Torque

143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm +0.2

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

6-Manual

6-MT

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Top Speed

195 +28

167

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

--

Turning Radius

5.3

5.4 +0.1

Front Suspension

McPherson strut with coil spring

McPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Coupled torsion beam axle

CTBA with Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc

Disc

Safety & Security

Airbags

6

6

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

--

--

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Yes

Reverse Camera

No

Yes

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

Yes

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

No

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Electric

Request Sensors

--

--

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

Yes

Keyless Entry

--

--

Steering Mounted Control

--

Yes

Climate Control

--

--

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

--

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

No

Rear Cup Holders

Yes

--

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

205 / 65 R16

205 / 65 R16

Daytime Running Lights

LED

LED

Headlight Type

Projector

Projector Led

Tailgate

Manual

Electric

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Yes

Screen Size

--

10.25 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

No

No

Speakers

--

6

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Telematics

Digital

Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Hyundai Creta Vs Kia Seltos Colors
Hyundai Creta Abyss Black

Abyss Black

Kia Seltos Ivory Silver Gloss

Ivory Silver Gloss

Hyundai Creta Abyss Black

Abyss Black

Kia Seltos Ivory Silver Gloss

Ivory Silver Gloss

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Hyundai Creta Vs Kia Seltos FAQs

The Hyundai Creta is priced between ₹11.11 lakh and ₹20.92 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on variant, fuel type (petrol/diesel), and automatic vs manual gearbox.

Hyundai Creta measures 4.330 m in length, 1.790 m in width, 1.635 m in height (≈ 14.20 ft x 5.87 ft x 5.36 ft). The wheelbase is 2,610 mm, which helps with legroom for back-seaters. Ground clearance is 190 mm (nice if you hate scraping speed breakers).

The Creta offers multiple engines: petrol (1.5-litre NA), a 1.4-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel, depending on variant. Mileage ranges from ≈ 17.4 kmpl to ~21.8 kmpl depending on fuel & transmission.

If you want an SUV that’s stylish, well-loaded, confident on the road (yes, Lord Creta memes are a thing), and gives you good ground clearance, big boot, and highway comfort, Creta is for you. It’s great for small families, professionals who travel, or people who want the image without going full luxury-SUV. If you’re someone who only needs a hatchback for very tight city parking, or wants lowest possible running cost, Creta might feel like “overkill” (and yes, some of the “chhapri” memes come from seeing people park huge SUVs where a small hatchback would do). But for many buyers, that size + road presence + features justify it.

Because Creta has become a status symbol. It’s seen everywhere, sometimes over-parked, sometimes used for flashy selfies. “Lord Creta” jokes come from people treating the SUV like royalty on roads, or behaving like “I own this road because I drive Creta.” It’s humor but also signals what some people value: image + presence. If that matters to you, Creta gives you that.

The 2026 Seltos is not just a facelift. It rides on a new platform with a longer wheelbase, wider stance, updated interiors and a fresh design that feels more premium and bold compared to the earlier Seltos.

It has an aggressive front fascia with Kia’s new “Digital Tiger Face” grille, vertical LED DRLs, sharper body lines and a wider track, making it look more SUV-like and confident on the road than the older model.

Yes, the Seltos now carries the same bold design cues seen in bigger Kia SUVs like the Kia EV9 and Kia Telluride, giving it a premium feel and a stronger road presence.

Kia positions it as a premium mid-size SUV with strong tech and safety features, targeting buyers who want more than basic SUVs but without stepping up to the pricier large SUV segment.

It competes with rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara, and other mid-size SUVs.

The base trim offers essential SUV tech such as touchscreen infotainment, multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and good build quality.

Buyers who want a feature-rich, bold looking SUV with options in petrol, turbo petrol and diesel, strong safety kit, and comfortable cabin space will find the Seltos hard to ignore.
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