Is Kia’s Seltos a Serious Threat for Hyundai’s Creta

-Review By Shyam Katare aka Shyameich

Well with a tagline “inspired by the Badass in You” the most awaited Korean mid-sized SUV
Seltos from Hyundai Sister Company Kia finally gets ready to hit Indian Roads.
Now the big debate is would it be emerge as the serious threat for well-established Hyundai’s
Creta.

To search the answer we compare both on various technical parameters.

One thing is sure for “Seltos” with its contemporary and stylish signature tiger-nose grille it
would be the head turner.
Now we dig further technically.

Dimensions

Kia Hyundai
Measurements Winner
Seltos Creta

Length 4315mm 4270mm Kia Seltos

Width 1800mm 1780mm Kia Seltos

Height 1620mm 1665mm Hyundai Creta

Wheelbase 2610mm 2590mm Kia Seltos

433 400
Boot Space Kia Seltos
litres litres
Major Gainer Kia Seltos

Except in case of Height (So Creta could attracts Tall Boys with 45mm more height) Kia Seltos
takes overall dimensional lead here.
 Petrol Engine

Kia Seltos Hyundai Creta Winner

1.5-litre/1.4-litre Hyundai
Displacement 1.6-litre
turbo Creta

Max Power 115PS/140PS 123PS Kia Seltos

Peak Torque 144Nm/242Nm 151Nm Kia Seltos

6-speed MT or
6-speed MT/6-speed
Transmission CVT/6-speed MT or Kia Seltos
AT
7-speed DCT

16.5kmpl or
ARAI Fuel
16.8kmpl/16.1kmpl 15.8kmpl/14.8kmpl Kia Seltos
Efficiency
or 16.5kmpl

Major Gainer Kia Seltos

Boasting with turbo-petrol engine which is the most powerful and torquiest in its class. And
icing on the cake is the fact that its fuel efficiency is better than Creta. So Seltos dominates
here.

Diesel Engine
Kia Seltos Hyundai Creta Winner
 Hyundai
Displacement 1.5-litre 1.4-litre/1.6-litre
Creta
Hyundai
Max Power 115PS 90PS/128
Creta
Hyundai
Peak Torque 250Nm 220Nm/260Nm
Creta
6-speed MT or 6- 6-speed MT/6-speed
Transmission Both
speed AT MT or 6-speed AT
ARAI Fuel 22.1kmpl/20.5kmpl Hyundai
21kmpl/18kmpl
Efficiency or 17.6kmpl Creta
Major Gainer Hyundai Creta
In case of Diesel Engine Hyundai Creta emerges as Winner with more Power,Torque and Fuel
Efficiency.
Now we talk about the most sensitive factor specially if you are in India..yes I am Talking
about..Price.

Price
SUV Kia Seltos Hyundai Creta Winner

Kia Seltos with futuristic

Rs 10 lakh-16 lakh Rs 9.6 lakh to Rs Rs elements all around
Price Range
(expected) 15.65 lakh which catches
everyone's eye

Well almost both of have same Price Tag so with futuristic elements all around which catches
everyone's eye Kia’s Seltos is Clear Winner.

Why we should not buy Kia’s Seltos:

Well just one answer to justify it is Resale-value and Service Availability outside the Showroom.
If you are thinking about these two factors then you should not go for Kia’s Seltos because it
will require more time to prove Kia’s Seltos while Hyundai’s Creta has already proved itself so
better to stick with Creta.

Why we should by Kia’s Seltos:

With number of unique firsts that are not even found in India. An air-purifier integrated into the
car or cameras on rear view mirrors used for turning visibility or lane-change - definitely
segment and at times industry firsts. The SUV is very impressive in its looks, the equipment and
features list but the best part is that it also drives the way one expects an SUV like it should. The
fine-tuned engine is rev happy and really very smooth with excellent NVH (Noise, Vibrations
and Harshness) and with the peak torque available over a wide rev range, so no need to shift
too much, despite the gearbox being super slick and fun to use. The steering is direct and well
weighted and the car is easily maneuverable in city traffic too. There are driving modes as well
in addition to traction modes, which is first in this segment of any front wheel drive vehicle so it
is very impressive.

Cherry on Top is quick acceleration for a mid-sized SUV also in-gear acceleration is great as well
and The well balanced suspension offers a firm ride that makes the car fun to drive on the
highway as well.

So if you ready for thrill and love to enjoy Industry’s first this mid-sized SUV is made for you.