In July 2023, Kia India unveiled the new Seltos Facelift. With this update, the Seltos gets a stylish design, more features and powerful engines. In this story, we have pitched the new Kia Seltos against its sister rival, the Hyundai Creta. Below is our comparison and analysis:

Kia Seltos Facelift vs Hyundai Creta: Exterior highlights

The styling of the new Seltos is attractive with chrome highlight on the grille. Also, the carmaker has added extending LED DRLs, new headlights, and a bumper. Meanwhile, the side profile of the Seltos is like the previous model. But, it gets the new 18-inch alloys which adds the sporty stance. The Seltos facelift gets connected to LED taillights and a thicker skid plate on the bumper.

On the flip side, Hyundai Creta has a bold design profile. The Creta gets a large chrome grille, split LED headlights with DRLs, and character lines on the hood. Meanwhile, at the side profile, the Creta gets contrast colour on the window line. The rear of the Creta features LED taillights and a black sill on the tailgate.

Kia Seltos Facelift vs Hyundai Creta: Exterior Dimensions

Both the Creta and Seltos facelift are based on the same platform called the k2. Meanwhile, the Kia Seltos is longer, wider, and taller than Creta by a marginal difference.

Kia Seltos Facelift vs Hyundai Creta: Interior and Features

With the latest update, the Kia Seltos Facelift gets revised interiors with a new dashboard layout. Moreover, the new Seltos gets 5 different interior themes to select from. The carmaker has also added more features to the Seltos facelift.

As of now, the Creta gets the dual-tone Greige and Black theme on the interior. Presently, the Creta has the features like an analogue instrument cluster, automatic climate control, etc. However, the Creta is due for the facelift which will be launched next year. Below is the table representing the comparison of new features:

Kia Seltos Facelift vs Hyundai Creta: Engine and Gearbox Options

Both these SUVs are powered by a similar set of engine options. The Seltos and Creta get the 1.5L non-turbo petrol and diesel engines. Both, the petrol and diesel make 113hp of power. But diesel produces more torque at 250nm while petrol makes only 144nm.

Meanwhile, the Seltos facelift gets the new 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine. This engine produces 160ps of power and 253nm of torque. But, the Creta doesn’t have a powerful turbo petrol engine.

In terms of gearbox options, Both the Seltos and Creta are available with the following:

• 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox

However, the Seltos also gets more gearbox options such as 6-Speed iMT and 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission(DCT).

Kia Seltos Facelift vs Hyundai Creta: The Conclusion

The Kia Seltos facelift gets more features, and powerful engines over the Creta. Moreover, the Seltos look fresher and more appealing with this update. Meanwhile, the Creta has a bold and elegant design with airy interiors. But it gets regular petrol and diesel engines only.

In terms of features, the Seltos leads the segment with the new features over the Creta. From this comparison, we have concluded that the Seltos facelift is the clear winner with more features and attractive design than Creta.

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