Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Creta

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

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

115 hp at 3750 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 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

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
50 litres

Official Fuel Economy

19.1 kmpl

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
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.1 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Discs

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
4330 mm

Width

1804 mm
1790 mm

Height

1620 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2610 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
433 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Powered Tailgate

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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

1-zone
2-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

Bottle Holder in Doors

Comfort Headrest

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Foldable Seatback Table

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5

BNCAP Rating

5

Dual Tone Horn

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Speed Assist System

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Video Recording

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Anti Theft Alarm

Front Collision Avoidance

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Connected LED

Scuff Plates

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Split

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL
Bose

CD Player

Speakers

4
8

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

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front USB port

Type C

Inbuilt Music App

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Over the air (OTA) updates

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Find and Book Parking Slot

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Summon Mode

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Smart Drive Information

Phone App

Service Reminder Via App

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

Digital Key

Questions you may find useful

7w

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

7w

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.

7w

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!

9w

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 ....

13w

Which one do you think is better to purchase at this moment: the Hyundai Creta SX Premium Summer Edition 1.5 Petrol IVT or the Tata Nexon Fearless Plus A (PS) 1.2 DCA? I know they are not part of the same segment, but I think it is worth comparing them because Tata is offering almost all the features in the top-end version for around Rs 17 lakh, whereas the Creta costs over Rs 20 lakh with a similar feature list. Do you still think the Creta is a better value for money than the Nexon? As per my knowledge, both are doing well in terms of sales and resale value. I am a bit confused and looking for an opinion.