Hyundai Creta vs Tata Nexon

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.1 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
44 litres

User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.1 m

Dimensions

Length

4330 mm
39952 mm

Width

1790 mm
1804 mm

Height

1635 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm
2498 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

433 litres
382 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
208 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Acoustic Windshield

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Tailgate

Rear Parcel Tray

Front Seatback Pockets

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Sunglass Holder

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Traffic Sign Recognition

Side Airbag

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Boot Open Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED fog lamps

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

Spoiler

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Bose
JBL

Front USB port

Type C
–

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

Speakers

8
4

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Emergency Call Button

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Low Battery Warning

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Smart Drive Information

–

Phone App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•13w

I am planning to buy a car (first time) with the budget around 15 lakhs, my monthly drive would be 500-600 KM. I am looking for good reliable, long ownership with minimal maintenance. Preferablly Toyota, Honda or Maruthi. Confusing to choose the segments between sub compact top end or compact mid end models, like brezza/nexon top end or creta/hyryder/seltos/victoris mid end. Please suggest

•13w

I want to buy my first car within a budget of around Rs. 15 lakh. My annual driving would be below 10,000 km. I am looking for a reliable, low-maintenance car with good long-term ownership prospects. I am confused between choosing a top-end sub-compact SUV like the Maruti Brezza or Tata Nexon, or a mid-size SUV like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, or Toyota Hyryder in their mid variants. Please suggest which would be the better choice.

•13w

Hi everyone, We currently own a Chevrolet Sail Sedan Diesel and are planning to upgrade. I'm having a tough time deciding between buying another diesel SUV or switching to an EV. Our usage pattern is quite different from most buyers. We drive around 50 km per week, almost entirely within the city. Highway trips are very rare, maybe once or twice a year. Because of this, I feel an EV makes more sense, and I absolutely love the smooth and quiet driving experience that electric cars offer. At the moment, I'm considering the Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV (newly launched), and the Hyundai Creta Electric, especially the new BaaS option in the base variant. I'm leaning slightly towards Kia/Hyundai because they seem to have a better reputation for battery management, software, overall reliability, and after-sales service compared to Tata. If I decide to stay with diesel, the base model Kia Seltos Diesel would probably be my choice. However, I'm quite concerned about modern diesel systems, particularly DPF regeneration and DEF/AdBlue-related issues. Since our driving is mostly short city trips with very little highway usage, I'm worried that a diesel may not be the right fit in the long run. Given our usage pattern, what would you recommend: Kia Seltos Diesel, Tata Nexon EV, Kia Syros EV, or Hyundai Creta Electric? I'd especially appreciate feedback from owners who have experience with these cars in predominantly city driving. Thanks in advance!

•15w

Hello, I am using Xcent 2018 model it's only 50K driven . I am planning to upgrade the car I am confused between creta , seltos , kylaq Petrol and EV nexon empowered -45 . My usage is 10K per annum . 80% city jaipur . Should I go for Petrol or EV . Will with evolving technology EV could become cheaper and more realible in next Year or so ....