Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Hyundai Creta (₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh) and Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 158 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–21 kmpl | 17.0-20.7 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 3 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 433 L |
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 Cretaprices & variants →Kia Seltos in short
The Kia Seltos is the brand's midsize SUV workhorse in India and one of the Hyundai Creta's fiercest rivals, refreshed comprehensively in 2023 with sharper styling and Level 2 ADAS. Its trump card is choice: three engines and five gearbox options spread across sporty GT Line and classy Tech Line trims. The 158bhp turbo-petrol makes it one of the quickest mainstream SUVs in the class.
Full Seltosprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Creta or Seltos?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Creta vs Seltos — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta — not yet tested; Kia Seltos — 3 stars.
Should I buy the Creta or the Seltos?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.