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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate: If you are planning to buy a new SUV on Diwali, then which car among Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate will be best for you? Some come with panoramic sunroof and advanced technology, while others come with powerful engine and large boot space. From price to mileage, safety and features, a comparison of all three SUVs will help you make the right choice.
Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate: Which SUV is wiser to buy?
Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate: If you are planning to bring home a new mid-size SUV during the festive season of Diwali, then Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate emerge as the strongest contenders. These three vehicles have their own dominance in the Indian automobile market. While the ex-showroom price of Creta starts from ₹10.91 lakh and goes up to ₹20.46 lakh, the Seltos is available in the budget range of ₹11.25 lakh to ₹21.82 lakh (ex-showroom).
On the other hand, Elevate offers an affordable and value-for-money price range of ₹11.80 lakh to ₹16.80 lakh (ex-showroom). All three SUVs cater to different preferences, so choosing the right model depends on budget and usage. Let us know which of these three cars will be a profitable deal to buy this Diwali?
Design and exterior
- Hyundai Creta: Its look is bold and muscular. It has black chrome front grille, connected LED DRL and square LED headlights. The connected taillights at the rear give it a futuristic road presence.
- Kia Seltos: It is known for its sporty and aggressive design. Its ‘tiger nose’ grille, star-map LED light bar and muscular bumper attract young customers.
- Honda Elevate: It gives a classic and boxy SUV look. Its large vertical grille, flat bonnet and segment-best ground clearance of 220 mm give it a rugged stance.
Interior and cabin space
- Creta: Its cabin comes with premium dual-tone theme. The integrated dual screen setup and soft-touch materials give its interiors a luxurious feel. Legroom and thigh support on the rear seat is much better.
- Seltos: Its cabin is tech-oriented and sporty. Black and dark interior theme is available in its GT and X-Line variants. The panoramic display and high-quality fit-finish make it premium in the segment.
- Elevate: Its cabin is very spacious, ventilated and ergonomic. The brown leatherette upholstery and fauxwood accents make it look elegant. Its boot space of 458 liters is the largest among the three.
Features and Technology
- Hyundai Creta: 10.25-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital cluster, voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 8-way powered driver seat, Bose sound system and dual-zone automatic AC.
- Kia Seltos: Dual 10.25-inch screen, panoramic sunroof, 8-inch head-up display (HUD), 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and electronic parking brake.
- Honda Elevate: 10.25-inch touchscreen, single-pane sunroof, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charger and lane-watch camera.
| Features/Specs | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Honda Elevate |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Show Pvt. | ₹10.91 lakh | ₹11.25 lakh | ₹11.80 lakh |
| engine option | 1.5L Petrol, Turbo Pay, Diesel | 1.5L Petrol, Turbocharged, Diesel | 1.5L petrol only |
| sunroof | panoramic sunroof | panoramic sunroof | Single-pane sunroof |
| ADAS Safety | Level-2 (Radar + Camera) | Level-2 (Radar + Camera) | honda sensing |
| gray clearance | 190mm | 190mm | 220mm |
| boot space | 433 liters | 433 liters | 458 liters |
Who is ahead in safety?
- Creta: 6 airbags (standard), all-wheel disc brakes, ESC and level-2 ADAS (19 autonomous features).
- Seltos: 6 airbags, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front and rear parking sensors and level-2 ADAS (17 radar features).
- Elevate: 6 airbags, hill start assist and Honda Sensing (camera-based level-2 ADAS suite).
Engine Performance and Mileage
Creta & Seltos: Both have similar engine options-
- 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol (115 PS / 144 Nm), Mileage: 17 to 17.7 km/litre.
- 1.5L turbo-petrol (160 PS / 253 Nm), mileage: 18 to 18.4 km/l.
- 1.5L CRDi diesel (116 PS / 250 Nm), Mileage: 19 to 21.8 km/l.
Elevate: Comes only with 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine (121 PS / 145 Nm), 6-speed manual and CVT automatic. Its mileage is 15.31 to 16.92 km/litre.
Which SUV makes sense to buy?
- Hyundai Creta: If your priority is good resale value, comfortable suspension, diesel/turbo engine options and reliable service network.
- Kia Seltos: If you want modern technology, head-up display, 360-degree camera and sporty look.
- Honda Elevate: If you’re on a tight budget, you want a reliable Japanese petrol engine, great ride quality and a no-nonsense family SUV instead of a diesel or turbo.
About the Author
Ram Mohan Mishra is an active journalist in the automotive world of digital media and has been working continuously in the field of auto journalism since 2021. Presently he is handling the auto desk of News18 Hindi as Senior Sub-Editor.
