Joseph Fernandes 
Hyundai Motors has finally launched the Creta Facelift for the Indian Market with the SUV getting numerous changes from the inside and outside, and some new features as well. So, we thought of comparing the facelift against the SUV that got facelift update in July 2023 to see how much better its over the Seltos.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos – Design
The new Creta Facelift comes with new robust. exterior design like the new radiator grille, upright hood contributing towards the strong, assertive and distinct road presence, connected Sequential LED DRLs, below that is the split unit vertical Quad-Beam LED headlamp with cube-like detailing, and skid plates as bumpers. The side profile features 17-inch alloy wheel with 5-spoke curvy design, integrated roof rails, and chrome door handles. The rear section now gets new dual L-shape connected taillamps, rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, and hidden wiper with washer.
Jumping to the inside, the Facelift comes with seamlessly integrated 10.25-inch dual displays – one for infotainment system, and one for fully digital instrument cluster. Below the dual displays is the panel to control infotainment system, and dual-zone climate control. The centre console has been tweaked to make it look a little luxurious, then there is illuminated buttons around gear lever for ventilated seats, rotary dial for drives and traction modes; parking camera, two cupholders behind lever, and fixed armrest.
The dashboard has been redesigned with thin AC vents, and dual-tone theme. The rear section is split in 60:40 ratio with center armrest, and 2-step reclining option, ambient lights around the cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, and the SUV gets 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System. Moreover, the boot space of 433 L is the same as before, and other changes inside the cabin include lighter colours and copper details.
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Kia Seltos from the outside has a big grille with extended LED DRLs on it, cuts and creases on the bonnet for a sporty and aggressive look, four LED cubes positioned vertically acting as Fog lamps, the bumpers are faux silver skid plate, and just above the bumpers it has radar panel for ADAS. Moving to the side, the body has few cuts, thin wheel cladding for the 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails on the top, chrome line on the bottom of the window lamp that extends till the D-pillar, and chrome door handles. At the rear, it has L-shaped Caren inspired LED taillamps connected by LED light bar with KIA logo at the center, small spoiler on the roof with shark fin antenna on top, and dual exhaust for turbo variants.
From the inside, the Seltos Facelift has one big display unit with two 10.25-inch displays – one for digital instrument cluster, and for infotainment system, and has new layout for the automatic climate control. It has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, the pedals is finished in black, and now it has panoramic sunroof. Around the gear lever, it has buttons for ventilated seats, wireless charging pad, rotary dial for driving modes, two USB Charging ports at front and rear, electric parking brake with auto hold function, and sun-blinds for all the windows. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio that can be reclined as well, multiple colors for ambient lighting and it has 8 Speaker Bose Premium sound system.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4330 MM | 4365 MM |
| Width | 1790 MM | 1800 MM |
| Height | 1635 MM | 1645 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2610 MM | 2610 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 190 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
| Boot Space | 433 L | 433 L |
The Hyundai Creta Facelift has a dimensions of 4330 MM in length, 1790 MM in width, and 1635 MM in height. On comparison with the Kia Seltos, the Creta falls short of length by 35 MM, narrower by 10 MM, and shorter in height by 10 MM. Both the SUVs wheelbase is the same, which is 2610 MM, ground clearance is 190 MM, fuel tank is 50 Litres, and Boot Space is 433 L.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Engine Options
| Diesel | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 113.45 BHP | 113.48 BHP |
| Torque | 250 NM | 250 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed IMT / AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.1 KMPL – MT 21.8 KMPL – AT | 21 KMPL – IMT 18 KMPL – AT |
Both the Hyundai Creta Facelift and Kia Seltos are powered by the Diesel Engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel generating 113.45 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The mileage is 19.1 KMPL on Manual, and 21.8 KMPL on Automatic Gearbox options. The Kia Seltos on the other hand is offered with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine producing 113.48 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed IMT Gearbox with 21 KMPL fuel efficiency, and 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox with 18 KMPL fuel efficiency.
| Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1497cc | 1497cc |
| Power | 113.18 BHP | 113.43 BHP |
| Torque | 143.8 NM | 144 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 7 Speed IVT | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.4 KMPL – MT 17.7 KMPL – IVT | 16.5 KMPL – MT 16.8 KMPL – IVT |
For lower trims, both the SUVs offer normal Petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol producing 113.18 BHP and 143.8 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual with 17.4 KMPL Mileage, and 6 Speed IVT Gearbox with 17.7 KMPL mileage. The Seltos on the other hand is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder naturally-aspirated Petrol engine producing 113.43 BHP and 144 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox with 16.5 KMPL mileage, and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox with 16.8 KMPL mileage.
| Turbo Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 157.57 BHP | 157.57 BHP |
| Torque | 253 NM | 253 NM |
| Transmission | 7 Speed DCT | 6 Speed IMT, 7 Speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL | – |
For mid to higher trims, both the SUVs gets a turbo petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift will be getting a new 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine seen on the Hyundai Alcazar, and the Verna. It generates 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque mated to 7 Speed DCT Gearbox with 18.4 KMPL mileage. The Seltos also gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine producing 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque but its mated to 6 Speed IMT and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Engine Options
| Diesel | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 113.45 BHP | 113.48 BHP |
| Torque | 250 NM | 250 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed IMT / AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18 KMPL – MT 14 KMPL – AT | 21 KMPL – IMT 18 KMPL – AT |
Both the Hyundai Creta Facelift and Kia Seltos are powered by the Diesel Engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel generating 113.45 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The mileage is 18 KMPL on Manual, and 14 KMPL on Automatic Gearbox options. The Kia Seltos on the other hand is offered with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine producing 113.48 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed IMT Gearbox with 21 KMPL fuel efficiency, and 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox with 18 KMPL fuel efficiency.
| Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1497cc | 1497cc |
| Power | 113.18 BHP | 113.43 BHP |
| Torque | 143.8 NM | 144 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 7 Speed IVT | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17 KMPL – MT 14 KMPL – IVT | 16.5 KMPL – MT 16.8 KMPL – IVT |
For lower trims, both the SUVs offer normal Petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol producing 113.18 BHP and 143.8 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual with 17 KMPL Mileage, and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox with 14 KMPL mileage. The Seltos on the other hand is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder naturally-aspirated Petrol engine producing 113.43 BHP and 144 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox with 16.5 KMPL mileage, and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox with 16.8 KMPL mileage.
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| Turbo Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 157.57 BHP | 157.57 BHP |
| Torque | 253 NM | 253 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT | 6 Speed IMT, 7 Speed DCT |
For mid to higher trims, both the SUVs gets a turbo petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift will be getting a new 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine seen on the Hyundai Alcazar, and the Verna. It generates 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox. The Seltos also gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine producing 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque but its mated to 6 Speed IMT and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Features
| Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Quad-Beam LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 17-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down for Driver’s Only. | One touch up-down for All Windows |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | Yes | Yes (64 Colors) |
| AC | 2-zone | 2-zone |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8-speaker Bose Premium Sound System | 8-speaker Bose Premium Sound System |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Seats | 8-way powered adjustable driver seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Sunshades | Rear | Rear |
| Drive Modes | 3 (Eco, Normal, Sport) | 3 (Eco, Normal, Sport) |
In Features, the Kia Seltos misses out on Cooled Glovebox while the Creta Facelift misses out on 18-inch alloy wheels, and one touch up-down for all windows
| Safety Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot View Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | – | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Modes | 3 (Sand, Mud, Snow) | 3 (Sand, Mud, Snow) |
| Puddle Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 (19 Features) | Level 2 (17 Features) |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
The Creta Facelift misses out on Heads-up Display (HUD).
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L |
| Kia Seltos | Rs. 10.90 – Rs. 20.30 L |
The Hyundai Creta Facelift is priced from Rs. 11 Lakh for the base “E” variant while the top variant “SX (O) Diesel AT” for Rs. 20 Lakh Kia Seltos is available from Rs. 10.90 Lakh for the entry-level HTE variant, and Rs. 20.30 L for the top variant, X-Line Edition.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 3 years / Unlimited KMs standard warranty which is extendable up to 7 years. Kia however offers 3 years/1,00,000 KM for the Seltos that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 KM.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you ask us, both the SUVs comes with identical features, engine options, and much more. However, the Seltos in dimensions is bigger than the Creta giving you extra space and comfort over Creta. So, the performance between the two SUVs is similar and so is the fuel efficiency. Although, the cabin of the Creta facelift looks very luxurious over the Seltos and so, if you’re looking for an SUV that looks good in design, and luxurious cabin, the Creta is the right choice, or the Seltos is another great choice you won’t regret. What are you going to do?
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