
Which SUV is worth buying? The Compact SUV, Tata Nexon, or Mid-Size SUV, Hyundai Creta? Why don’t we compare the two against each other to find the answer to this question!
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Exterior and Interior


Tata Nexon front has black element that connect withs the LED headlamps with LED DRLs inside the headlamps that kind of look similar to the rear taillamps and the bottom is the tri-arrow grille with fog lamps at the sides. From the side, it has creases to give it mean look. It has a non-functional roof-rail and rides on the 16-inch alloy wheels. The front and rear bumper are finished in silver faux skid plate. At the rear, it has LED taillamps with two lines within them and has a rear wiper at the rear windscreen with shark fin antenna on top.


As you can see at the front of the Creta, it has square-shaped grille with top edges curved and is finished in chrome with four horizontal line across the grille. Split LED DRLS with tri-square shaped LED lights with fog lamps and indicators below them and the bumpers are finished in faux silver skid plate. Moving to the side, it’s simple looking with roof rails on top and 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. At the rear, the LED taillamps looks similar to the split headlamps at the front.


As for the Nexon, it has a 7-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents, and the AC Vents are positioned horizontally. The Nexon does not have the dual-tone dashboard option. It has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and single-pane sunroof. It has a rotary dial before the gear lever for drive modes, and the buttons for the ventilated seats are placed at the bottom side of the seat. The Nexon has a leather seat upholstery and an 8-speaker Harman sound system. The seats at the rear are split in 60:40 ratio.
From the inside, the Creta has a 10.25-inch infotainment system placed below the AC vent and at the sides it has vertically positioned AC vents. The Creta does not have the dual-tone theme dashboard option unfortunately. It has multi-function four-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, the pedals finished in silver color, and a huge panoramic sunroof. Around the gear lever which is designed like the one in Planes or similar to the one’s in Audi, it has rotary dials for drive modes, button for electric parking brake with auto hold function, and for the ventilated seat . It has two USB-A ports at the front, and two at the rear. The rear seats has 60:40 split which can be reclined as well.
So, from the outside and inside, the Hyundai Creta looks very spacious and premium than the Nexon as the exterior looks good as well.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Dimensions
Tata Nexon | Hyundai Creta | |
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Length | 3993mm | 4300mm |
Width | 1811mm | 1790mm |
Height | 1606mm | 1635mm |
Wheelbase | 2498mm | 2610mm |
Ground Clearance | 209mm | 190mm |
Boot Space | 350 litres | 433 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 litres | 50 litres |
Kerb Weight | 1,315 kg | 1,690 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Nexon measures 3993mm in length, 1811mm in width, and 1606mm in height. The Hyundai Creta has a length of 4300mm which is longer by 307mm, width of 1790mm which is 21mm less wide, and height of 1635mm that is taller by 29mm. The Nexon has a wheelbase of 2498mm, ground clearance of 209mm, and boot space of 350 litres, where as the Creta has a wheelbase of 2610mm that is longer by 112mm, ground clearance of 190mm that is 19mm lower, and boot space of 433 litres that is bigger by 83 litres. The Nexon has a fuel tank of 44 litres, and kerb weight of 1,315 kg while the Creta has a fuel tank of 50 litres which is 6 litres bigger, and kerb weight of 1,690 kg that is heavier by 375 kg.
so, in Dimensions, the Creta is bigger in dimensions in almost every way.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Engine Options
Tata Nexon | |
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Engines | 1.2-litre turbo petrol |
Displacement | 1199cc |
Power | 118.35 bhp |
Torque | 170 Nm |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency | 17.05 kmpl |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Tata Nexon has turbo petrol powertrain. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque mated to 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Transmission with fuel efficiency of 17.05 kmpl.
Hyundai Creta | |
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Engine | 1.5-litre petrol |
Displacement | 1498cc |
Power | 113 bhp |
Torque | 144 Nm |
Transmission Options | 6-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) |
Fuel Efficiency | 17 kmpl |
The Hyundai Creta has a petrol powertrain instead of non-turbo powertrain. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 113 bhp and 144 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and IVT Gearbox with 17 kmpl fuel efficiency.
Tata Nexon | |
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Engine | 1.5-litre turbo diesel |
Displacement | 1497cc |
Power | 113.42 bhp |
Torque | 260 Nm |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency | 24.05 kmpl |
Other than the turbo petrol engine, the Nexon has a turbo diesel powertrain as well. The 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine produces 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 24.05 kmpl.
Hyundai Creta | |
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Engine | 1.5-litre diesel |
Displacement | 1493cc |
Power | 113 bhp |
Torque | 250 Nm |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Fuel Efficiency | 23 kmpl |
Hyundai Creta has one more engine other than the Petrol engine and that is the diesel engine. The 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque paired toa 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox. In return, this engine gives 23 kmpl fuel efficiency.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Features
Features | Tata Nexon | Hyundai Creta |
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Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels |
Sunroof | Single-Pane | Panoramic |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
Ambient Light | – | Yes |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
Infotainment System | 7-inch | 10.25-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 8-speaker Harman sound system | 8-speaker Bose Premium sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to features, the Nexon misses out on bigger infotainment system, ambient lighting, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and LED headlamps. The Hyundai Creta has all these features making it better than the Tata Nexon.
Safety Features | Tata Nexon | Hyundai Creta |
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Airbags | Two airbags | Six |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Reverse-parking camera | Reverse-parking camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
TPMS | Yes | Yes |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESP | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Yes |
ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
In Safety, both the SUVs has the same safety features on offer, except the Nexon misses out on Six Airbags, and All 4 Wheels Disc Brakes. However, the Nexon has a safety rating of 5-star Global NCAP while the Creta has 3-star Global NCAP safety rating. Therefore, making the Nexon safer than the Creta.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Tata Nexon | Rs. 7.80 lakh – Rs. 14.50 lakh |
Hyundai Creta | Rs. 10.87 lakh – Rs. 19.20 lakh |
The Tata Nexon is priced at Rs. 7.80 lakh for the base ‘XE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 14.50 lakh for the top variant, ‘XZA Plus LUXS Red Dark’ Diesel Automatic. The Hyundai Creta currently is priced at Rs. 10.87 lakh for the base petrol ‘E’ variant and goes up to Rs. 19.20 lakh for the top ‘SX (O) Knight Edition DT Diesel Automatic’ variant. The price difference between the two entry level variant is Rs. 3.07 lakh and Rs. 4.70 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, Tata Motors offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for Nexon and can be extended for additional 3 year/1,25,000 km and Hyundai is offering 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for Creta and can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Hyundai Creta if you’re looking for an spacious and premium feel SUV with loads of tech, space, comfort, great mileage, and good safety. The Tata Nexon is a good option as well as it’s got almost the same features as the Creta, good space with comfort, good mileage as well, and safer than the Creta. Therefore, if you’re looking for an big spacious SUV with loads of tech and features, then the Hyundai Creta is for you, otherwise, Tata Nexon is a good choice as well. Which one would you choose?
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