Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Honda Elevate if you want the biggest boot (458 L).
- Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the most power (158 bhp).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | Hyundai Creta | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.5L petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L K15C mild hybrid Petrol / 1.5L TNGA Strong Hybrid |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 158 bhp | 115 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT, e-CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 17–21 kmpl | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 L | 433 L | 373 L |
Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevate prices & variants →Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Elevate vs Creta vs Grand Vitara — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda Elevate if you want the biggest boot (458 L). Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the most power (158 bhp). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Elevate, Creta, Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara starts lowest at ₹10.77 Lakh, against ₹10.91 Lakh for the Creta and ₹11.99 Lakh for the Elevate (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda Elevate: not yet NCAP-tested; Hyundai Creta: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested.