I booked for the Renault R-pass but planning to cancel due to the rear comfort. But litttle confused between Kia Seltos HTK(O) 1.5 NA Petrol MT and Renault Duster Techno 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT as they both are similar price around 17.5 lakhs on road thought I need to spend some more on duster to add Leather seat cover, front sensor, spare wheel, etc. My usage will be mostly in City and sometimes on a family trip to Hill station or through Highway. I have test driven both, the duster felt more power and Kia Seltos was comfort. I m planning to buy this car on my office leased car option, so will be selling them after 4 years anyway. Help me clarify which one to buy. I m looking for a family car with good resale value after 4 years.

Autocar India

•3h

Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT, which is essentially a CVT automatic for 30 km a day and a 6-8 year plan, it suits you better than the Creta EV, given your clear worry about resale. Hyundai’s petrol Creta is a proven car with wide service support across India, and its resale is stronger and more predictable than most EVs today. You also already have a Kia Seltos diesel for long trips, so the Creta can focus on city duty without you having to think about charging or planning routes.One thing to be aware of: the IVT is tuned for smoothness, not speed, so fast highway overtakes with a full load need a bit more planning. Also, your fuel cost in the city will be higher than that of an EV.Consider the Creta EV only if you have hassle-free home charging and mainly city use, and you are okay with the risk of lower resale. It is very quiet and relaxing to drive, and with your Kia Seltos diesel covering highways, it can work well if charging is easy.Given your usage and time frame, the Creta 1.5 petrol IVT is the safer, simpler bet and will be easy to live with.

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

•5h

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

•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