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Ashish

4w

My 80% running is in the city, approximately 60 km daily. I want a smooth gearbox, a smooth engine and reliability. I am confused between the Maruti Brezza petrol manual and the Hyundai Creta petrol manual.

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The Maruti Brezza and the Hyundai Creta are both quite good in terms of refinement. The Hyundai Creta is more spacious, has a better-quality interior, and is more comfortable, and since you travel mostly in the city, the CVT automatic gearbox will be a better fit for you. It is responsive, smooth and well-suited to traffic, making it effortless in the city.
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a bit smaller in size, especially on the inside, does not have the build and interior quality that the Creta gets, and the automatic gearbox isn't as smooth as the Creta's CVT. If you most definitely want a manual gearbox, the Creta is still the better choice as you get a more powerful engine and a better package overall.
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Skyline

4w

No comparison btwn Creta n Brezza as well explained by Autocar India. Howevr, if ur running is that much, I suggest u consider diesel as well. Moreover, no matter if u r going either for petrol or diesel, Seltos is better than Creta in my opinion.

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Shannu

3w

My 50 percent running in city approximately I drive 70 km per day what would you suggest me a creta knight diesel or electric iam thinking about creta knight diesel

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Shannu

3w

My use is rough and tough my old car was breeza 2017 model I drove 3.5lakh km on it

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Bobby Chaudhary

4w

Creta se behes zindegi tehes nehes……😄Segment King hai bhai Creta Diesel ⛽️ best in city and beast in Highways 🛣️

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Saswat

4w

My daily running is 70 km currently driving Celerio,would like to have a SUV.Can you please guide me

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Skyline

4w

No comparison btwn Creta n Brezza as well explained by Autocar India. Howevr, if ur running is that much, I suggest u consider diesel as well. Moreover, no matter if u r going either for petrol or diesel, Seltos is better than Creta in my opinion.

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Shyam Sunder

4w

Why are you not considering an electric. City runs on petrol will cost you a lot of money because of poor mileage. An electric like Punch, Nexon or Windsor will save you a lot of money and time given the queues at pump nowadays

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Nandan Kumar Singh

4w

My 80% running is in the city, approximately 60 km daily. I want a smooth gearbox, a smooth engine and reliability less maintenance. I am confused between the kia seltos and Hyundai creata ivt or petrol manual

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Skyline

4w

Given ur miles driven daily.. why r not u considering d diesel?? Also, no matter if u r going either for petrol or diesel, Seltos is better than Creta in my opinion.

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Priyanka

1w

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.

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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.

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Karan Singla

5d

Hi, I am planning to buy a new diesel car and am confused between the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta. Which one is the better choice?

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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.

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Av Sharma

3d

I'm looking for a chauffeur driven car for my family. Most driving in tier 2 city traffic with occasional highway trips. Easy ingress/egress is needed for parents. Budget 20 lacs. I'll be driving the cars on highways so something a little exciting would be preferable.

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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.

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Posted on: 11 Mar 2026