Hyundai Motors has 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 one of its rival, the Maruti Grand Vitara to see how better is the Creta in comparison to Maruti’s SUV.
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.
The Grand Vitara from the outside has a bold look. At the front, it has tri-cube signature NEXA LED DRLs, and below that is square-shaped LED headlamps. The front grille is huge with curvy ‘n’ pattern and chrome around the grille. The bumpers are made of faux skid plate, and bonnet features cuts and creases enhancing its bold appeal. The side profile has creases, thin wheel arches, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome on window beltline, and non-functional grey-coloured roof rails. Moving to the rear, the LED taillamps looks similar to the Jeep Meridian, yet they aren’t connected taillamps and its because of the Suzuki logo between them. There is C-shape protrusion with reverse and indicator lamp, and straight line creases.
The Grand Vitara on the inside, features a 9-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents at the sides are positioned horizontally. It has the dual-tone dashboard theme option as well as leather seat upholstery. The Grand Vitara has a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster although the image you’re seeing has Analog instrument cluster which is available in all the variants except the top variant. The Grand Vitara has two USB ports at the front and rear, buttons for ventilated seats, driver mode, and EV mode. The Grand Vitara also has a Heads-up Display top of the instrument cluster. At the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and it has a 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system.
So, from the outside, and the inside, the Hyundai Creta looks absolutely incredible and spacious with luxurious looking interiors while the Grand Vitara looks good as well.
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| Dimensions | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4330 MM | 4345 MM |
| Width | 1790 MM | 1795MM |
| Height | 1635 MM | 1645 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2610 MM | 2600 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 208 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG) |
| Boot Space | 433 L | 373 L (Petrol Only) 265 L (Hybrid) |
In Dimensions, the Hyundai Creta Facelift measures 4330 MM in length, 1790 MM in width, and 1635 MM in height. The Maruti Grand Vitara on the other hand measures 4345 MM in length which is longer by 15 MM, width of 1795 MM which is wider by just 5 MM, and height of 1645 MM which is taller by 10 MM. The Creta Facelift has a wheelbase of 2610 MM, and Ground Clearance of 190 MM while the Grand Vitara has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 2600 MM (10 MM Shorter), and Ground Clearance of 208 MM that is 18 MM higher. The Creta Facelift has a fuel tank of 50 L & Boot Space of 433 L while the Grand Vitara has 45 L Petrol Tank, 55 L CNG Cylinder, and Boot Space of 373 L (Petrol Only) (which is 50 L shorter), and 265 L (Hybrid) (shorter by 178 L)
| Diesel | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1493cc | – |
| Power | 113.45 BHP | – |
| Torque | 250 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | – |
In Engine Options, the Creta comes with a Diesel Powertrain which Maruti doesn’t offer with the Grand Vitara. Anyway, 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.
| Turbo Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1493cc | – |
| Power | 157.57 BHP | – |
| Torque | 253 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 7 Speed DCT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL |
Another Engine Option that Maruti Grand Vitara doesn’t have is the Turbo Petrol. The 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol produces 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque paired to 7 Speed DCT Gearbox with a 18.4 KMPL fuel efficiency.
| Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1497cc | 1462cc |
| Power | 113.18 BHP | 101.64 BHP |
| Torque | 143.8 NM | 136 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.4 KMPL – MT 17.7 KMPL – IVT | 21.11 KMPL – MT 20.58 KMPL – AT |
Both the SUVs are offered with a non-turbo petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta Facelift also comes with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 113.18 BHP and 143.8 NM of torque mated to the 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox. The Maruti Grand Vitara on the other hand is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine that pumps out 101.64 BHP and 145 NM of torque paired to 5 Speed Manual Gearbox with 21.11 KMPL Mileage and an 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox with 20.58 KMPL mileage.
| Petrol Hybrid | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1490cc |
| Power | – | 112.84 BHP |
| Torque | – | 141 NM |
| Transmission Options | – | eCVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 27.97 KMPL |
The Maruti Grand Vitara is also offered with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol Hybrid generating 112.84 BHP and 141 NM of torque mated to an eCVT Gearbox, and has a fuel efficiency of 27.97 KMPL. The Creta Facelift isn’t going to be offered this type of engine anytime soon.
| CNG | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1462cc |
| Power | – | 86.63 BHP |
| Torque | – | 121.5 NM |
| Transmission Options | – | 5 Speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 26.6 KM/KG |
Last but not the least, the Grand Vitara is offered with the CNG engine as well. The 1.5 L 4 Cylinder CNG producing 86.63 BHP and 121.5 NM of torque mated to 5 Speed Manual Only Gearbox with 26.6 KM/KG mileage.
| Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 17-inch alloy wheels | 17-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| AC | 2-zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Digital | 7-inch Digital |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 9-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) | Wireless |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | – |
| Drive Modes | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | – |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Sunshades | Rear | – |
| Drive Modes | 3 (Eco, Normal, Sport) | Yes |
| Traction Modes | 3 (Sand, Mud, Snow) | – |
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The Grand Vitara misses out on Traction Controls, Sunshades, Powered Seats, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Cooled Glovebox, 8 Speaker Sound System, bigger infotainment system and instrument cluster, and dual-zone climate control.
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Puddle Lamps | Yes | – |
| ADAS | Level 2 | – |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | – | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
The Grand Vitara misses out on Puddle lamps, Front Parking Sensors, ADAS while the Creta misses out on Hill Descent Control.
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | Rs. 10.70 – Rs. 19.99 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. The Maruti Grand Vitara is priced from Rs. 10.70 Lakh for the base ‘Sigma’ variant, and Rs. 19.99 Lakh for the top ‘Alpha+ HYBRID’ variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 3 years / Unlimited KMs standard warranty which is extendable up to 7 years / 1,00,000 KM and and the Maruti Grand Vitara has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 KM that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 KM.
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depend totally on you, however, if you’re looking for an SUV that is affordable, big in size, luxurious interiors, comfy seats, tons of features, and great engine performance and fuel efficiency, then the Hyundai Creta Facelift is a right choice. The Maruti Grand Vitara on the other hand is good in size and shape, great fuel efficiency, almost the same features as Creta, and very reliable as well. So, what is it going to be?
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