With Hyundai sending Block Your Date notification for 16th January, 2024 for the Hyundai Creta Facelift Launch, we thought of comparing the Creta Facelift against one of its rival, Maruti Grand Vitara to see how both perform against each other!
The Hyundai Creta Facelift features 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 connected LED taillamps in L-shape, shark fin antenna on top, and single-tip exhaust on non-turbo trims, and dual-tip exhaust for turbo trims.
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.
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.
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Maruti Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4345 MM | 4345 MM |
| Width | 1800 MM | 1795 MM |
| Height | 1645 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) |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Creta Facelift measures 4345 MM in length, and 1645 MM in height which is same as the Maruti Grand Vitara. However, the Creta has a width of 1800 MM, Wheelbase of 2610 MM, and Ground Clearance of 190 MM where as Grand Vitara has width of 1795 MM which is narrower by 5 M, wheelbase of 2600 MM that is 10 MM shorter, and ground clearance of 208 MM that is 18 MM higher. The Creta has 50 L fuel tank, and 433 L Boot Space while the Grand Vitara has 45 L Petrol fuel tank, and 55 L CNG Cylinder, and boot space of 373 L (Petrol Only), and 265 L (Hybrid only).
| 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 | – |
Another Engine Option that Maruti Grand Vitara doesn’t have is the Turbo Petrol. The new Creta will be getting this new engine which is used in the Verna, and the Alcazar. The Hyundai Creta Facelift will be 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.
| 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 |
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 and an 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox.
| 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 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 | 18-inch alloy wheels | 17-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (All 4 Windows) | 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 |
| Air Purifier | Yes | – |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | – |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamys Sound System |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats | 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 |
In Features, the Grand Vitara misses out on Powered Seats, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold, cooled glovebox, 8 Speaker sound system, ambient lighting, air purifier, 2-zone climate control, and bigger infotainment system.
| Safety Features | 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 |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | – |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 | – |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
The Grand Vitara misses out on ADAS, Front Parking Sensors, and Rain-Sensing Wipers.
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Expected Rs. 11 Lakhs |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | Rs. 10.70 – Rs. 19.99 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 while 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, 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 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 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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