Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 10.79 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual vs Creta E Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Creta
Price	Rs. 10.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Creta

E Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.79 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Select Car

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Hyundai Creta

E Petrol 1.5L Manual

Select Car

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Oil Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	1.5l MPi
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		User Reported: 16.6 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 65 R16
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts		Pretensioning (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C	2 x USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels		Low
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED
Connected LED		Headlight & Taillight
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity	Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Greige)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Imperial Blue	Titanium Black
	Aurora Black Pearl	Atlas White
	Gravity Grey	Robust Emerald Pearl
	Morning Haze	Ranger Khaki
	Pewter Olive	Titan Grey Matte
	Ivory Silver Gloss
	Magma Red
	Frost Blue
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

24 Ratings

4.5/5

121 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.5Performance
	4.5Value for Money	4.1Fuel Economy
		4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Absolutely worth it

I recently bought a new Kia Seltos and I’m happy with it so far. It looks modern, drives comfortably in the city and on the highway, and the tech is easy to use. Fuel economy has been solid and the interior is practical for daily use. It’s not the most powerful or premium feeling, but for the price it offers good value. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

Used Cars in India

1847 Used Seltos

Rs. 5.99 Lakhonwards

3593 Used Creta

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Seltos and Creta

New Kia Seltos First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali23 Dec 2025

Does the new Seltos do enough to justify the generational upgrade? More importantly, has Kia finally addressed the ride quality concerns? We spent some time with it to find out.

Living with Hyundai Creta Diesel

By Jay Shah19 Jun 2025

In a market increasingly leaning towards petrol and electrics, there's still a significant set of buyers who appreciate the efficiency and engagement of a diesel. This is precisely why the Creta Diesel Manual found its way into the long-term garage.

Hyundai Creta Long Term Review: 10,000km Service Experience

By Jay Shah28 Apr 2025

Our long-term Hyundai Creta Diesel Manual has rolled past the 10,000km mark, it was time for its scheduled service. In this report, we detail the service experience outlining the maintenance work carried out along with the associated costs.

Seltos comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4330 mm * 1790 mm * 1635 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2610

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	447 L	433 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47	50

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Black
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection
Crawl Control