{"id":184750,"date":"2026-06-23T17:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T23:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=184750"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:41:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T23:11:07","slug":"hyundai-creta-vs-kia-seltos-which-suv-is-better-read-full-comparison-of-features-mileage-and-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=184750","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Which SUV is better? Read full comparison of features, mileage and price"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: <\/strong>The mid-size SUV segment has always been the most fiercely contested in the Indian automotive market. In this segment, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are two such vehicles which have ruled the hearts of the customers. Both the Korean SUVs are siblings of each other as they share the same platform, engine and gearbox options, but they have completely different identities.<\/p>\n

While Hyundai Creta is known for its excellent ride quality, premium appeal and reliability, Kia Seltos attracts young customers with its sporty looks, aggressive design and modern cabin. If you are confused about choosing one of these two, then it is very important to understand the subtle differences in features, safety and performance, so that you can take the right decision as per your need. Let us take a look at the details from their design to engine mileage.<\/p>\n

design details<\/h2>\n

The design of Seltos is quite sporty and aggressive. It has a signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille, attractive LED DRLs, and sleek LED headlights. The connected LED taillights in its rear profile make its look very modern. The red accents found in the GT-Line and X-Line variants give it an even more aggressive look.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the new look of Hyundai Creta is bold and futuristic. It has a large parametric black chrome grille and quad-beam LED headlights at the front. Connected LED tail lamps have been provided in the rear, which give it a distinct identity at night. The overall stance of the Creta is that of a traditional, muscular and rugged SUV.<\/p>\n

Interior and cabin space<\/h3>\n

The interior of the Seltos comes with an all-black or dual-tone theme, which gives a very premium feel. It has a single integrated curved display of two 10.25-inch screens (infotainment and digital instrument cluster). The dashboard layout is quite driver-oriented and sporty.<\/p>\n

The Creta’s cabin feels more ventilated and quieter. It gets dual-tone gray and roof-light combination. The integrated twin screens found on the dashboard are quite smooth. For rear seat passengers, Creta gets cushioned headrests, which increase comfort in long trips.<\/p>\n

Features and safety<\/h3>\n

Both the vehicles are packed with features. Both get panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, wireless charging and Bose’s 8-speaker sound system. The Seltos gets additional features like dual-zone automatic climate control and heads-up display (HUD), while the Creta gets more comfortable headrests and dark chrome theme on the rear seat.<\/p>\n

Both SUVs are very strong in terms of safety. Both have 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist, disc brakes on all four wheels and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard. Apart from this, Level-2 ADAS has been provided in both the cars, which includes features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and autonomous emergency braking. See quick comparison of both-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/th>\nKia Seltos<\/th>\nHyundai Creta<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
engine options<\/td>\n1.5L Petrol \/ 1.5L Turbo Petrol \/ 1.5L Diesel<\/td>\n1.5L Petrol \/ 1.5L Turbo Petrol \/ 1.5L Diesel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
peak power<\/td>\n160 PS (Turbo Petrol)<\/td>\n160 PS (Turbo Petrol)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission<\/td>\n6MT, IVT, 6iMT, 7DCT, 6AT<\/td>\n6MT, IVT, 7DCT, 6AT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
boot space<\/td>\n447 liters<\/td>\n433 liters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
suspension tuning<\/td>\nSporty and a little stiff (handling is better)<\/td>\nSoft and comfortable (better ride quality)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unique Features<\/td>\nDual-zone AC, Heads-up Display (HUD)<\/td>\nPuddle Lamps, Rear Seat Cushion Headrest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
X show. price<\/td>\nStarting from \u20b910.99 lakh<\/td>\nStarting from \u20b911.00 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Engine and Mileage<\/h3>\n

Both vehicles offer exactly the same three engine options:<\/p>\n