Hello, I am planning to buy the Hyundai Creta EV, but am confused between the Creta EV and the Creta automatic petrol. I drive around 30 km daily and intend to keep the car for the next 6-8 years. I am also concerned about resale value, as EVs are perceived to have lower resale value. I already own a Kia Seltos diesel. Kindly suggest a better option considering all these factors.

Autocar India

•2h

You can choose the Kia Seltos diesel; it is the newer of the two cars you’ve shortlisted and a significant improvement over its predecessor. The car’s size has grown, offering more space inside, and the cabin is thoroughly modern too. There is also a notable improvement in ride quality, but not at the expense of handling.In everyday use, the diesel has enough performance, though it isn’t very punchy on the highway. Safety has also improved, with the Seltos scoring five stars in the Bharat NCAP crash tests.One thing to be aware of: Kia’s service network isn’t as widespread as Hyundai’s, so if that is a concern, then consider the Hyundai Creta instead.If you can drive both back-to-back on the same rough patch of road and try a tight parking spot, you will quickly feel which one suits you better.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Autocar India

•3h

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis DCT HTK+(O) 1.5 turbo-petrol for a chauffeur-driven family car with easy entry for parents and a little fun when you take the wheel. It fits your brief best at this budget.Your parents will find it easy to step in because the floor is low and the rear doors open wide, so they do not have to climb up or drop down. The rear seat is roomy and supportive, and the ride is comfortable at city speeds, which helps in tier-2 traffic. The automatic here is a DCT, which is an automatic that changes gears very quickly. On the highway, the turbo-petrol picks up speed easily, so overtaking feels stress-free and even exciting. Kia’s service reach in smaller towns is also quite good now, which matters for easy ownership.Two things to be aware of: in very slow bumper-to-bumper traffic, the DCT can feel a touch jerky and hesitant if you are gentle on the throttle, and the car is long, so tight parking needs some care. If you prefer two rows and an even softer ride, look at the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT SX. It is very smooth in traffic and easy enough on ingress/egress, though not as exciting as the Clavis turbo.Take your parents along for the test drive and check step-in height and rear-seat comfort, then do a short highway run to feel how easily it gains speed.

Kia Carens Clavis

Hyundai Creta

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Kia Seltos - it is the newer, more modern car, with a more premium and spacious interior compared to the Hyundai Creta. Both Creta and Seltos share their petrol-automatic powertrain, so efficiency and running costs will be similar.

Kia Seltos