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Ashish

6d

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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Autocar India

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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

4d

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

20m

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

19m

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

3d

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

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Saswat

3d

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

4d

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

4d

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

5d

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

4d

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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Sharmila

1d

Please advise which car I should buy. I am confused between the Hyundai Creta EX(O) IVT, Kia Seltos HTE(O) IVT, and Honda Elevate V CVT, all 2026 models. My usage will be 50% city and 50% highway. I plan to sell the car in 3 to 4 years, so good resale value is important. Which of these cars would be the better value for money and easier to resell later? Please suggest.

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Autocar India

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Since your usage is split evenly between city and highway and you plan to sell the car in about 3–4 years, choosing the model that feels the most modern and premium today would make more sense.Among the three, we would suggest going for the Kia Seltos IVT. It is the newer car compared to the Hyundai Creta, and it is also slightly larger and more spacious, which helps it feel more premium overall. Both the Seltos and Creta share the same powertrain, so either car will offer a similar driving experience. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is one of the most refined units in this segment and the IVT/CVT transmission is silky smooth, making it well suited for both city and highway driving.Also, considering that the Creta is expected to be replaced early next year, it is unlikely to have a higher resale value compared to the Seltos in the coming years.The Honda Elevate is also a safe and reliable option. However, compared to the Creta and the Seltos, it does not feel as premium and the engine is a bit noisier than the Hyundai/Kia unit. It is also an older product compared to the Seltos.

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Ankit

10h

I am planning to buy a new automatic car with a budget of around ₹12 lakh. My driving will be mostly in the city, with occasional highway trips on weekends. I would prefer a car with a peppy engine and good safety. I currently own a Kia Sonet iMT, so I would prefer suggestions from brands other than Kia.

Autocar India team

Autocar India

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The Mahindra XUV3XO will meet your requirements of a car with a peppy engine and good safety. The petrol automatic comes paired with a torque convertor gearbox, which is the smoothest autobox around. Since your driving is mostly in the city, you will really appreciate this. We would recommend the 1.2 litre MPFi turbo engine, which would offer you more than enough pep and a slightly better mileage than the direct injection unit. Though bear in mind that on the whole, mileage will still be lower than something like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, as Mahindra tunes all its engines for a peppy feel. If mileage isn't a priority and you simply want a very peppy and lively drive feel, opt for the direct injection unit. The 3XO will also meet your requirements for safety as it comes well equipped with 6 airbags and ESP as standard, and it has secured a 5-star rating in the BNCAP crash tests

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Sant

3d

I am looking to buy a new car, preferably an SUV with an automatic gearbox. My previous car was the Hyundai Elite i20, and now I am looking for something more comfortable, premium, and reliable. My budget is around ₹22 lakh, and my usage will be less than 1,000 km per month, mostly city driving with occasional long trips. I have already booked the Tata Sierra, but I am now having second thoughts due to the long waiting period and concerns about Tata’s service and reliability. I am open to other brands as well, but would prefer petrol or hybrid engine options. What would you recommend?

Autocar India team

Autocar India

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1d

With your running of less than 1,000 km a month, going for a strong hybrid may not really make sense. Hybrids typically justify their higher price only when the running is higher, and you are able to recover the extra cost through fuel savings.In your case, we would suggest considering the Hyundai Creta turbo-petrol with the 7-speed DCT automatic. Since your previous car was the Hyundai i20, you are already familiar with the Hyundai brand and its ownership experience. The Creta’s 1.5-litre turbo petrol paired with the DCT offers strong performance and smooth shifting, making it both enjoyable on the highway and easy to drive in the city.Another strong option to consider is the Kia Seltos turbo-petrol with the 7-speed DCT. The Seltos is the newer car, slightly bigger and more spacious than the Creta, yet priced very similarly. It uses the same 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine paired with a DCT gearbox that delivers quick and smooth shifts.

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Posted on: 11 Mar 2026