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KIA Carens vs Hyundai Creta vs KIA Seltos

KIA Carens Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 10.60 Lakh
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Hyundai Creta E 1.5L MPi Petrol 6-Speed MT car
E 1.5L MPi Petrol 6-Speed MT
Rs. 11.11 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
Rs. 11.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.28 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.96 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
433 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
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Creta Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
-
Dual Pane Panoramic
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson strut with coil spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Coupled torsion beam axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
215/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
215/55 R18
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
-
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
8 inches
10.25 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
-
-
8
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 7 years
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1497 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.5l MPi
G1.5 T-GDi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
7
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
17.4 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
-
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
-
3
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
-
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4330 mm
4365 mm
Width
1800 mm
1790 mm
1800 mm
Height
1708 mm
1635 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2610 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
190 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
3.8 Litres
3.8 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
433 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
-
1222 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • The Creta is one of the most feature-loaded SUV in the segment
  • It offers refined petrol, turbo petrol and diesel engine option with smooth automatic transmission
  • The base variants are reasonably loaded
  • It is available in a good number of variants catering a wider audience
  • The suspension of the SUV is well-tuned offering a comfortable ride
  • Comes loaded with features like 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, 360-degree camera, BOSE premium sound system, panoramic sunroof
  • The safety kit includes a good number of features starting from the base variant such as 6 airbags, hill assist control, all 4-disc brakes, level 2 ADAS
  • Hyundai Creta is one of the top-selling SUVs with a strong resale value
  • Hyundai’s widespread sales and service network is a boon for customers
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Not everyone may like the Creta's design language
  • The soft suspension may not provide much comfort for the rear passenger
  • The turbo petrol engine option is available with DCT only and comes with a high price tag
  • Automatic transmission is limited to a few variants
  • Certain variants come with a higher price tag, and you can find larger SUVs within the same price range
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Hyundai Creta

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Creta has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Creta is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1635 mm height, 4330 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Creta comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Hyundai Creta and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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    • AJ
      Anurag Jhariya
      01 May 2025
      5.0
      Best in Class, full of comfort, Good Mileage, Very Elegant Look. Fully loaded with all features, a combination of class, luxury and Comfort. Love It. Kia Carens A Class Thing To Own.
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    • rp
      raju prajapath
      25 Apr 2025
      3.8
      Kia Carens very safety car in India.
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    • r
      rizwan
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Mind-blowing and comfortable and safe looking amazing many color awesome.
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    • AS
      Amar Singh
      4 Month ago
      4.7
      One Of good family cars, spacious in the category and amazing mileage despite being a 7-seater car, which can be used as 5-seater car with huge luggage space for the big family.
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    • AJ
      Aditya Jaiswal
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Very underrated car for family This gem of kia is very power efficient and plenty of space. A good combination of price. features. Premium ness Specially 2nd row is like.
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