
Is Toyota Innova Crysta better to buy than the Hyundai Creta? Does it have better features and comfort on offer? Why don’t we compare the two against each other to find the answer to that two questions!
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Exterior and Interior


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.

From the inside, the Innova Crysta has an 8-inch infotainment
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.
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Dimensions
Toyota Innova Crysta | Hyundai Creta | |
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Length | 4735mm | 4300mm |
Width | 1830mm | 1790mm |
Height | 1795mm | 1635mm |
Wheelbase | 2750mm | 2610mm |
Ground Clearance | 178mm | 190mm |
Boot Space | 300 litres | 433 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 litres | 50 litres |
Kerb Weight | 1,840 kg | 1,690 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the Innova Crysta measures 4735mm in length, 1830mm in width, and 1795mm in height. The Hyundai Creta measures 4300mm that is shorter by 435mm, width of 1790mm that is less wider by 40mm, and has a height of 1635mm which is 160mm shorter. The Innova Crysta has a wheelbase of 2750mm that is longer by 140mm than the Creta’s wheelbase of 2610mm. The Innova Crysta has a ground clearance of 178mm which is 12mm less than the Creta’s ground clearance of 190mm. The Innova Crysta has a boot space of 300 litres, fuel tank of 55 litres, and has a kerb weight of 1,840 kg. The Creta on the other hand has a boot space of 433 litres which is bigger by 133 litres, fuel tank of 50 litres that is smaller by5 litres, and has a kerb weight of 1,690 kg that is lighter by 150 kg.
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Engine Options
Toyota Innova Crysta | Hyundai Creta | ||
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Engine | 2.4-litre diesel | 1.5-litre petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
Displacement | 2393cc | 1498cc | 1493cc |
Power | 147.51 bhp | 113 bhp | 113 bhp |
Torque | 343 Nm | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
Transmission Options | 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Fuel Efficiency | – | 17 km/l | 23 km/l |
In Engine Options, both the cars are offered with non-turbo engines. The Innova Crysta has one diesel engine and Hyundai Creta has one petrol and one diesel engines on offer. But first, the Toyota Innova Crysta, it is powered by a 2.4-litre diesel engine that puts out 147.51 bhp and 343 Nm of torque and drives the rear wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox. The Hyundai Creta on the other hand is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine which puts out 113 bhp and 144 Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed Manual and IVT (which is CVT Gearbox, only different name) Gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 17 km/l. Then there is the 1.5-litre diesel engine that 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 km/l fuel efficiency.
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Features
Toyota Innova Crysta | Hyundai Creta | |
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Headlamps | LED | LED |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel Size & Type | 17-inch alloy wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels |
Sunroof | – | Panoramic |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
Ambient Light | – | Yes |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats | – | Yes |
Instrument Cluster | Analog | Digital |
Infotainment System | 8-inch | 10.25-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless |
Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 8-speaker Bose Premium sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | – | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | – | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to features, Innova Crysta misses out on a lot such as cooled glovebox, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, ambient lighting, sunroof, digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and better sound system.
Safety Features | Toyota Innova Crysta | Hyundai Creta |
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Airbags | Seven airbags | Six airbags |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Reverse-parking camera | Reverse-parking camera |
TPMS | – | Yes |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | – | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Traction Control | – | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Yes |
The Innova Crysta misses out on safety features such as Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control, and Disc Brakes on rear wheels as well.
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Toyota Innova Crysta | Rs. 19.99 lakh – Rs. 25.43 lakh |
Hyundai Creta | Rs. 10.87 lakh – Rs. 19.20 lakh |
The Innova Crysta starts at Rs. 19.99 lakh for the base ‘2.4 GX 7 STR’ variant and goes up to Rs. 25.43 lakh for the top variant, ‘2.4 ZX 7 STR.’ The Hyundai Creta on the other hand starts 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. As you can see, the price difference between the two entry-level variants is Rs. 9.12 lakh and Rs. 6.23 lakh for the top variants.
Toyota Innova Crysta vs Hyundai Creta – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, we would recommend you Hyundai Creta if you have the 5-seater requirement as it’s much better than the Innova Crysta. You can buy the Innova Crysta if you have the 7-seater requirement, but misses out on so many features and safety. Which one would you choose?
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