Autocar India
•28m

There are two school of thoughts to choose between Creta and Seltos For Seltos the argument is like, it's built on the new platform and is safer snd has a better interior but despite that the Creta is a kore tried and tested model. No influencers advocates for Creta in social media perhaps because they won't get commission on a car that sells by itself. But, again there sre opinions that Creta is a great Diesel car bit not a good petrol car. Which automatic car should really be the buyer's choice given the driving will be 90% in NCR.Every major thing matters Mileage, service cost and comfortable interiors and smooth overtaking. Or is there another player in the market that beats them both

•4m•

Personally, I wouldn’t choose based on what influencers are saying. Drive both in actual NCR traffic and see which one feels better to you. If mileage is really important, You can also take the Hyryder or Grand Vitara for a test drive before finalising either.

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•1d

Looking to buy a new car and am currently confused between the Hyundai Creta 1.5 Petrol Automatic and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta AT Mild-Hybrid. The car will be driven around 1,000 km per month, mostly in city traffic, with occasional highway trips. My main priorities are real-world city and highway mileage, long-term reliability, maintenance costs, comfort, performance, and overall ownership experience over 8-10+ years. I would really appreciate opinions from owners/users of either car, especially regarding actual city mileage in traffic, maintenance costs, and any issues experienced during long-term ownership.

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•15h

Based on your requirements our suggestion would be the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in its Zeta Automatic Mild Hybrid, guys. Since the car will not be driven a lot, it is a good option to consider. Given your preference for mileage, reliability, and maintenance costs, a Maruti is always better.The real-world efficiency of both these cars is not too different. The Maruti gives you an average of 13.4 km/L. The Hyundai Creta is slightly less at 13.1 but maintenance costs and service, on the whole, are going to be slightly cheaper with Maruti. In terms of performance, this Hyundai car is definitely better; however, you will not really experience a lot of difference driving in everyday city traffic. Even on the highway the Grand Vitara has enough grunt to overtake so it is not an absolute dealbreaker. The gearbox on the Grand Vitara is a torque converter automatic, which is a bit smoother and offers better highway performance. The Creta comes mated with a CVT, which is good in the city (it is nice and smooth) but not exactly perfect on the highway. If you do a lot of occasional highway trips, then the Maruti will be better there as well. My overall recommendation would be the Grand Vitara, given your preferences.

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•1d

My Creta tyres are due for a change and I don't want to spend too much. At the same time, don't want to compromise on grip, especially in monsoon. What tyres are you guys using in the mid-range?

•1d

I’m confused about whether to buy the Creta EV or the Creta petrol. My monthly usage is hardly 1,000km, and I plan to keep the car for more than 10 years. Please suggest which would be the better choice for my usage.

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•1d

With a monthly running of around 1,000 km and a planned ownership period of over 10 years, the Hyundai Creta petrol is the safer and more sensible choice. At your usage level, the fuel savings from an EV are unlikely to offset the higher upfront cost within a reasonable timeframe, especially when you factor in the long ownership period. The petrol Creta is a proven, reliable and well-rounded package that will serve you well over a decade, with no concerns about charging infrastructure. The Creta Electric is a good product, but it makes the most financial sense for higher annual running or buyers who are specifically looking to go electric. At your usage, the petrol Creta is the better long-term ownership proposition.

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•4d

I am planning to buy a naturally aspirated petrol automatic car and have shortlisted the Toyota Hyryder mild hybrid and Honda Elevate. Which one would be the better choice?

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•3d

Go for the Honda Elevate CVT. Both the Elevate and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder mild hybrid use naturally aspirated petrol engines, but the Elevate’s 1.5-litre engine is more refined, and the CVT gearbox is silky smooth, making it a more relaxed car to drive in everyday conditions. The Elevate also benefits from Honda’s strong reputation for long-term reliability and low maintenance costs, which is exactly what you want from a naturally aspirated petrol automatic. The Hyryder is still a good car, but the Elevate is the more complete package for this brief.

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I am new to driving and am looking for a sub-4-metre petrol SUV with a torque converter automatic gearbox. My budget is around Rs 12-13 lakh on-road. I have shortlisted two options: the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic and the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro automatic. We are a family of five. My current usage is mostly within the city, but based on my future work requirements, it could shift to an 80:20 mix of city and highway driving.

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•5d

Go for the Skoda Kylaq Signature AT. For a new driver with predominantly city use, its 1.0 TSI with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic is smooth and easy to drive, while the compact dimensions make it relatively easy to manage in traffic. It also has a more mature, planted feel on the highway.The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro AT is the better choice if rear-seat space is the priority. Its cabin is wider and more accommodating for a family of five, and its 1.2 turbo-petrol makes 200Nm, giving it stronger low-end and mid-range performance than the Kylaq.However, the 3XO's boot is also one of its compromises, while the Kylaq offers a better balance of driving dynamics, boot space and highway manners. With your usage potentially becoming 80:20 city/highway, the Kylaq's combination works particularly well.

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•6d

Which car should I buy among Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Petrol base or Kia Seltos petrol base? And also tell me if anyone has faced power issue or pickup issue while overtaking as I want the car for long term.

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•5d

Between the two, the Seltos is the better choice, especially if you are looking at the base variant. It feels more premium, is the newer product and offers a more complete package even in its lower variants.The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol makes 115hp and 144Nm. It isn't a particularly powerful engine, but it is smooth and refined and is perfectly adequate for normal city driving.For overtaking, it won't have the punch of the Seltos turbo, but it isn't underpowered either. With a full load and during quick highway overtakes, you may need to plan ahead and use higher revs. The Grand Vitara's 1.5 petrol is also a smooth, simple powertrain, but its performance is more relaxed and the base variant is quite sparsely equipped.

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Posted on: 17 Sept 2026