Hyundai Creta vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Hyundai Creta or Kia Carens? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Creta price starts at Rs 11.11 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Creta has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Creta has a mileage of 21.8 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Creta Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Hyundai Creta	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.24,14,715^*	Rs.15,52,518^*
Mileage (city)	-	12.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Hyundai Creta
Rs20.50 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Creta
SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DT
20.50 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DT	Premium Opt Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.24,14,715^*	Rs.15,52,518^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.45,971/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.30,446/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.88,192	Rs.52,141
User Rating	4.6 Based on 396 Reviews	4.4 Based on 466 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

SX (O) Knight Diesel AT DT

Premium Opt Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.24,14,715^*

Rs.15,52,518^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.45,971/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.30,446/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.88,192

Rs.52,141

User Rating

4.6

Based on 396 Reviews

4.4

Based on 466 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5L U2 CRDi	CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L U2 CRDi

CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	12.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	15.58
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.1	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	174
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	174
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4330	4540
Width (mm)	1790	1800
Height (mm)	1635	1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	190	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2610	2780
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	433	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	216
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	No
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	Map lamps, Sunglass holder, Electric parking brake with auto hold, Traction control modes (Snow, Mud, Sand)	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	3	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	No
Drive Mode Types	ECO\|NORMAL\|SPORT	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Dual tone gray interiors, 2-step rear reclining seat, Door scuff plates, D-Cut steering wheel, Inside door handles (Metal finish), Rear parcel tray, Soothing amber ambient light, Rear seat headrest cushion, Leatherette pack (Steering wheel, Gear knob, Door armrest), Driver seat adjust Electric 8 way	Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	No
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Interior

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Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Fiery RedRobust Emerald PearlTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteRanger KhakiAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAbyss Black+4 MoreCreta Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	-	No
Additional Features	Front & rear skid plate, Lightening arch C-pillar, LED high mounted stop lamp, Rear horizon LED lamp, Body colour Outside door mirrors, Side sill garnish, Quad beam LED headlamp, Horizon LED positioning lamp & DRLs, LED tail lamps, Black chrome parametric radiator grille, Diamond cut alloys, LED turn signal with sequential function, Chrome Outside door handles,Exclusive knight emblem	Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs
Fog Lights	-	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	NA	16
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Fiery RedRobust Emerald PearlTitan Grey MatteStarry NightAtlas White+4 MoreCreta Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	No
Speed Assist System	-	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	No
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	No
Remote Immobiliser	-	No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	No
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	No
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	No
Live Weather	-	No
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	No
Save Route/Place	-	No
SOS Button	Yes	No
RSA	Yes	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	No
Remote AC On/Off	-	No
Inbuilt APPs	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	5	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	10.25 inch HD audio video navigation system, JioSaavan music streaming, Hyundai Bluelink, Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	JioSaavan	-
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	1	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Creta
- Improved styling with a more sophisticated appearance
- Better interior design and improved quality for a better in-cabin experience
- Packed with features, including dual 10.25” displays, Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof.
- Rear seat convenience features like sunshades and headrest pillows
- Ride quality in the city
- Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options
Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines

Hyundai Creta
- Shallow boot space more suitable for small trolley bags
- Limited automatic variants, with the turbo engine available in only one variant
- BNCAP score is missing
Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

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HyundaiCreta
Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.19 - 20.51 Lakh^*
Creta vs Seltos
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Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.42 - 20.68 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.34 - 19.99 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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HyundaiCreta
Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
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KiaCarens
Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
Carens vs XL6
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Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.14.99 - 21.70 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.14.49 - 25.74 Lakh^*
Carens vs XUV700
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KiaCarens
Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
Kia Seltos
Rs.11.19 - 20.51 Lakh^*
Carens vs Seltos

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Creta and Kia Carens?

A ) Hyundai Creta price starts at ₹11.11 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Creta is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Carens

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