Comparing the Hyundai CRETA and the Kia Seltos side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai CRETA is available at ₹1,110,998, while the Kia Seltos is priced at ₹1,372,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai CRETA comes with a 1497 cc unit compared to the Kia Seltos's 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel), producing 115 PS @ 6300 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA versus 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L MPi Petrol | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 17.4 l | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed MT / IVT | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 L | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes - Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bose Premium 8-speaker system | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) |
| USB Ports | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) | Yes - via UVO app |
| Wireless Charger | Available with cooling function | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Quad Beam LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Horizon LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines | Yes - 360° Camera (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
