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Creta vs Seltos – Which SUV Should You Buy in 2025?
Car Compare | Jun 03, 2025 | Posted By: Kartik Rangam
The compact SUV is one of the most competitive segments in India. This segment has been dominated by the Hyundai Creta for a while now, with sales figures averaging over 10k every month. One of its rivals is the Kia Seltos, which is based on the same platform as the Creta. In this report, we compare the two South Korean offerings and decide which one is better.
Hyundai Creta Vs Kia Seltos Price
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Hyundai Creta |
Kia Seltos |
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Engine |
1.5-litre petrol |
1.5-litre turbo petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
1.5-litre petrol |
1.5-litre turbo petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
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Power |
115 PS |
160 PS |
116 PS |
115 PS |
160 PS |
116 PS |
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Torque |
143.8 Nm |
253 Nm |
250 Nm |
144 Nm |
253 Nm |
250 Nm |
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Transmision |
MT/ CVT |
DCT |
MT/ AT |
MT / CVT |
iMT/ DCT |
MT/ AT |
Both Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos come with the same engine options. A single difference between the two models is the presence of an iMT transmission with the turbo petrol in the Kia Seltos, while the Creta only comes with a DCT.
Kia Seltos Vs Hyundai Creta Features
Key features offered on the top variant of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are as follows:
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Hyundai Creta |
Kia Seltos |
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Features |
Safety |
Features |
Safety |
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● 10.25-inch touchscreen ● 10.25-inch digital drivers display ● Panoramic sunroof ● Dual-zone auto AC ● Paddle shifters ● Cruise control ● Rear AC vents ● 3 USB charging slots ● 2 wireless phone chargers ● Auto-folding ORVM ● Keyles entry ● 8-way powered driver seat ● Ambient lighting ● Ventilated front seats ● Drive modes ● Idle start-stop ● Cooled glovebox ● 8-speaker Bose sound system |
● 6 airbags ● ABS with EBD ● ESC ● Hill start assist ● tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ● 3-point seatbelts with reminder ● ISOFIX child seat anchors ● Rear parking camera with sensors ● Automatic headlights ● Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) |
● 10.25-inch touchscreen ● 10.25-inch digital driver display ● Dual-pane panoramic sunroof ● Auto AC ● Paddle shifters ● Cruise control ● Rear AC vent ● 3 USB charging slots ● wireless phone charger ● Auto-folding ORVM ● Smart key ● Powered driver seat ● Ambient lighting ● Ventilated front seats ● Drive modes ● Idle start-stop ● 8-speaker Bose sound system |
● 6 airbags ● ABS with EBD ● Hill start assist ● Tyre pressure monitoring system ● 3-point seatbelts with reminder ● ISOFIX child seat anchors ● Rear parking sensors with sensors ● Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). |
The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos come with a similar set of features. The Creta gets an extra wireless phone charger over the Seltos.
Both Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos received a 3-star rating by the Global NCAP in 2022 and 2020, respectively.
Colours
The Hyundai Creta comes in 9 exterior colour choices:
- Abyss Black
- Robust Emerald Pearl
- Firey Red
- Ranger Khaki
- Atlas White
- Atlas White with Abyss Black Roof
- Titan Grey
- Titan Grey Matte
- Starry Night
Kia Seltos also comes with 9 colour choices:
- Imperial Blue
- Pewter Olive
- Intense Red
- Glacier White Pearl
- Gravity Grey
- Sparkling Silver
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl
- Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl
Both these models come with a special edition that offers a unique black colour.
Hyundai Creta Vs Kia Seltos Size
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Dimensions |
Hyundai Creta |
Kia Seltos |
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Length |
4330 mm |
4365 mm |
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Width |
1790 mm |
1800 mm |
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Height |
1635 mm |
1645 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2610 mm |
2610 mm |
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Boot Space |
433 litres |
433 litres |
The Kia Seltos is marginally longer, wider and taller than the Hyundai Creta. The boot space and wheelbase of the two are the same.
Conclusion
The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are mostly similar when it comes to a spec sheet comparison. They both offer the same set of features, engine, size and even safety. If you want to buy one of them, we advise taking a test drive of both models and considering which model you like more based on the driving experience and looks.
Published on Jun 03, 2025
