Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the most power (158 bhp).
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L).
- Pick the Skoda Kushaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.69 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Skoda Kushaq in short
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Full Kushaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta vs Seltos vs Kushaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Creta if you want the most power (158 bhp). Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L). Pick the Skoda Kushaq if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.69 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta, Seltos, Kushaq?
The Skoda Kushaq starts lowest at ₹10.69 Lakh, against ₹10.91 Lakh for the Creta and ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta: not yet NCAP-tested; Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Skoda Kushaq: 5 stars.