Tata Sierra EV Pure Vs Hyundai Creta EV Executive - Which Base Variant Offers Better Value?

Tata Sierra EV has recently entered the highly competitive electric SUV market. The electric SUV market already offers a lot of options from OEMs like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, JSW-MG Motor, VinFast, and others. The Sierra EV has been launched at a starting price of Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom), while, on the other hand, a very worthy rival, the Hyundai Creta Electric, is also priced in the same range at Rs 18.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The base variants of both these electric SUVs are decently equipped and come under the Rs 19 lakh price tag. So, in this article, we'll compare the base variant of the Tata Sierra EV, the Pure variant, with the base variant of the Hyundai Creta Electric, the Executive variant.

Tata Sierra EV Pure vs Hyundai Creta EV Executive

Let's start with the pricing of the base variants; the Hyundai Creta EV Executive variant is priced at Rs 18.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Sierra EV Pure, on the other hand, is priced on the higher side at Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The Sierra EV is priced on the higher side, and the difference is approximately Rs 77,000.

Design - Which One Looks Better?

The Tata Sierra EV boasts a design language similar to the ICE version, with some EV-specific changes. It gets an LED front light bar, LED headlamps, a blanked-off grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, among other design highlights. On the other hand, the Creta EV also looks similar to the Creta ICE and features some EV-specific changes, such as a blanked-off grille, active aero vents at the front, and a different aerodynamic alloy wheel design, among other differentiators.

In terms of dimensions, the table above shows that the Sierra EV is the clear winner. It is wider, longer, and taller than the Creta EV, which results in better interior space. Regarding boot space and frunk, the base variant of the Creta EV does not offer frunk storage, whereas the Sierra EV comes with a 55-litre frunk. Moreover, the tyre size on the Sierra EV is also bigger than that of the Creta EV.

Specifications - Which SUV Packs More Performance?

The Creta EV falls short in terms of specifications. The Sierra EV offers a bigger battery pack, resulting in a longer range, while its RWD setup delivers better performance than the Creta EV's FWD setup. This configuration also helps the Sierra EV deliver significantly more power than the Creta EV, by almost 103 PS. More power will offer a good driving experience and more confidence to the driver.

Features - Which One Offers More Convenience?

The base variants are generally considered the bare-bones offerings, but that's not the case with the Hyundai Creta EV and the Tata Sierra EV. The Creta EV offers several features that make it a good offering in the segment. The Sierra EV is not far behind with its base model, especially in terms of feature offerings.

In the features department, both SUVs are well-equipped right from the base variant. Both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages regarding convenience features inside the cabin. However, it ultimately depends on the customer's personal preferences and what they want in their car. The Sierra EV Pure variant is better equipped and offers larger wheels, a cooled glovebox, rain-sensing wipers, and an 8-speaker sound system, among other features.

Safety - Which SUV is Safer?

Tata cars are known for their robust build quality and safety features. The Sierra EV comes packed with a good number of safety features, such as six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, and all four disc brakes, among others. On the other hand, the Creta EV is no less when it comes to safety. It offers a largely similar set of safety features as the Sierra EV's base variant. However, there are a few minor differences, which are highlighted in the table below.