With Hyundai sending Block Your Date notification for 16th January, 2024, which is likely for the Hyundai Creta Facelift Launch, we thought of comparing the Creta Facelift against the Kia Seltos that received the facelift update earlier this year to see how Hyundai plans to compete against its rival.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Design
The upcoming Hyundai Creta Facelift will feature a large front grille with 3 vertical and horizontal slats. It has a connected LED DRLs at the front whose width spans across the full front body. Then there is the square-shape LED headlamp units with dual-cube shape inside them for low and high-beam light projection. Below the grille is the rectangle unit which is radar for the ADAS, and bumpers are made of skid plates. The side profile remains simple with creases on the body, black-colored roof rails, and new 18-inch alloy wheel. The rear features new connected LED taillamps in L-shape, and shark fin antenna on top, and single-tip exhaust on non-turbo trims, and dual-tip exhaust for turbo trims.
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.
The new Creta Facelift features dual 10.25-inch screens – one for infotainment system, and one for digital instrument cluster. The dashboard layout will change because the dual-screen will be free-standing which would move the rectangular AC vents below them while in the outgoing version, they were positioned above the infotainment system. The vertical positional at the sides of the AC vents will continue to remain the same, and it’s likely it’ll feature the 4-spoke steering wheel similar to the Tucson. The center console will have buttons for ventilated and heated seat, audi-like gear shift lever, rotary dial for drive modes, two cupholders, and manual handbrake for lower trims, and electric parking brake for top trims.
Moreover, it’ll get two USB-C ports both at the front and the rear for fast-charging your phone. The seats at the front are electrically adjustable while the rear seats can be reclined as per your comfort. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio, multiple color options for ambient lighting, a huge panoramic sunroof on top, and it continues to have the 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System.
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 | 4300 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 4300 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 65 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 | 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.
| 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 | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 18-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (All 4 Windows) | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) |
| 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 |
| Heated Seats | 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 |
In Features, the Kia Seltos misses out on Heated Seats, Cooled Glovebox, and One touch up and down for all windows.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
In Safety Features, both the SUVs has the same to offer.
Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Kia Seltos – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Expected Rs. 11 L |
| Kia Seltos | Rs. 10.90 – Rs. 20.30 L |
The 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. The Hyundai Creta Facelift is expected to start from Rs. 11 Lakh as Hyundai earlier this month made it clear that in January a price hike is coming, so we expect the Creta pricing to be there.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Creta will have 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 and 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, if you’re willing to wait, you can opt for the Hyundai Creta Facelift given the demand for it is just insane, the sales of the SUV are so good that it ranked as No.1 best-selling SUV for a very long time, even though its rivals were ahead with big updates and features, Creta was the best-selling. The SUV has good amount of space and comfort, tons of features, great engine fuel efficiency and performance, and so much more. The Seltos on the other hand is bigger in dimensions, has same amount of features as Creta, good engine performance and mileage, and more. So, if you’re willing to wait, go for Hyundai Creta Facelift, or you can go ahead and buy the Kia Seltos. What are you going to do?
