Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos
By Let’s Pick My Car · Editorial published · Page updated
Which should you choose?
Both catalogues offer petrol manual/IVT, turbo-petrol DCT and diesel manual/automatic choices. Choose the powertrain first, then compare similarly priced trims. Camera, climate-control and driver-assistance packages are not equivalent just because two variants occupy the same place in the range.
Editorial advice based on the catalogue, not a head-to-head road test. Confirm the exact model year and variant before booking.
Prices and powertrain choices
Use the site’s price switch to compare ex-showroom prices or estimated Bengaluru on-road costs. Range endpoints cover different variants and are not equivalent equipment packages. See pricing assumptions.
Creta
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026 · 27 listed variants
- 1.5 Petrol Manual — 6-speed manual
- 1.5 Petrol IVT — Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
- 1.5 Diesel Manual — 6-speed manual
- 1.5 Diesel Automatic — 6-speed automatic
- 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT — 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Exact variants to investigate
Catalogue editorial picks; compare their different equipment and purposes.
- S(O) Petrol MT
Comfort equipment with manual control
₹17,59,522Estimated Bengaluru on-roadClimate control, camera, cruise, dashcam, alloys and panoramic roof without the top-trim premium.
- SX Premium Petrol IVT
Ventilated petrol automatic
₹21,97,536Estimated Bengaluru on-roadIVT with ventilation, Bose and surround-view cameras. Choose King only if its assistance and memory/passenger-seat extras matter.
- S(O) Diesel AT
Lower-priced diesel automatic with climate AC
₹21,46,148Estimated Bengaluru on-roadS(O) includes cruise, camera, EPB, paddles and modes. Accept the 8-inch screen and absent ventilation/ADAS.
Seltos
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026 · 38 listed variants
- 1.5 Petrol Manual — 6-speed manual
- 1.5 Petrol IVT — IVT continuously variable automatic
- 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT — 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Diesel Manual — 6-speed manual
- Diesel Automatic — 6-speed automatic
Exact variants to investigate
Catalogue editorial picks; compare their different equipment and purposes.
- HTK Petrol MT
Manual essentials
₹16,63,111Estimated Bengaluru on-roadSmart key, rear wiper, camera, cruise and telescopic steering. Accept manual AC and styled steel wheels; HTX adds climate control and ventilation.
- HTK(O) Petrol IVT
Comfortable petrol automatic
₹19,56,751Estimated Bengaluru on-roadIVT with panoramic sunroof, ventilation, powered driver seat and wireless charging. Climate control and Bose require HTX.
- HTX Diesel AT
Diesel automatic with comfort
₹23,26,248Estimated Bengaluru on-roadDual-zone AC, ventilation, Bose and the 12.3-inch screen. Compare HTX(A) if the assistance/camera package matters.
What to check before deciding
- For a petrol automatic, compare IVT and turbo-DCT variants separately; their character and price can differ.
- Check the exact assistance package instead of treating ADAS as a single yes/no feature.
- Bring your passengers to both test drives and compare rear-seat comfort, visibility and luggage access before deciding on a trim.
Which is cheaper for your driving?
Compare the exact variants you would buy, then include your monthly distance, energy costs and ownership period. The lowest starting price is not necessarily the lowest ownership cost. Calculate fuel-cost break-even and compare itemised dealer quotes.
Creta: evidence and coverage
Sources & last updated
- Data last updated:
- Prices checked:
- 9 Oct 2026
- Specs & equipment checked:
All 27 current combustion combinations across 10 trims and five powertrains match the August 2026 brochure and 38 Bengaluru price rows, including 11 dual-tone alternatives at ₹15,000 extra. Older Summer Edition, SX(O) and SX Tech material is superseded by this range. N Line and Creta Electric require separate guides. Current certified efficiency and current Indian-range crash rating remain unverified. On-road totals, mixed-use efficiency and colour swatches are estimates/illustrations.
Brochures establish specifications and trim equipment; price sources are identified below. On-road prices, real-world efficiency, running costs and buying verdicts are Let’s Pick My Car estimates or opinions. “Not verified” means the reviewed sources do not settle that fact. Source-check dates are distinct from document publication dates. Pricing assumptions and rule sources.
- Hyundai Creta brochure, August 2026
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Current 10-trim equipment and powertrain matrix, Lounge Edition, technical specifications, footnotes and current colours. Pages 12–18 visually checked; publication month printed on page 18.
- Hyundai Creta Bengaluru price feed
Official manufacturer source · Checked
All 38 current rows: 27 base combinations and 11 dual-tone alternatives, ₹15,000 extra each. Matched by real price-row ID.
- Hyundai Creta detailed features
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Independent equipment-table cross-check including SX Premium cameras without ADAS, King manual EPB, adapter connectivity and Lounge screen.
- Hyundai Creta model page
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Currently linked brochure and explicit front-wheel drive. Some lower-page variant/colour copy is older and is superseded by the August brochure.
Seltos: evidence and coverage
Sources & last updated
- Data last updated:
- Prices checked:
- 9 Oct 2026
- Specs & equipment checked:
All 38 current combinations across 11 trims and five powertrains match the linked 2026 brochure and Kia’s Delhi/N10 configurator feed. Ex-showroom prices are rounded to the nearest rupee because some API rows contain paise fractions; raw values are retained in the audit. Eight dual-tone alternatives have variant-specific premiums, not a flat paint surcharge. Bengaluru on-road totals are estimates. Older website FAQs and comparison cells mention withdrawn combinations; current brochure plus priced manufacturer codes take precedence. Certified mileage is unverified; ownership efficiency and colour swatches are estimates/illustrations.
Brochures establish specifications and trim equipment; price sources are identified below. On-road prices, real-world efficiency, running costs and buying verdicts are Let’s Pick My Car estimates or opinions. “Not verified” means the reviewed sources do not settle that fact. Source-check dates are distinct from document publication dates. Pricing assumptions and rule sources.
- Kia all-new Seltos official 2026 brochure
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Current 11-trim/38-combination powertrain matrix, equipment inheritance/exceptions, kW/torque, dimensions, fuel tanks, tyres and colours. Page 10 visually checked; page 11 supplies VDA/height footnotes. No printed publication month found.
- Kia Seltos configurator price feed (Delhi)
Official manufacturer source · Checked
38 current manufacturer-coded base prices and eight dual-tone price groups. Prices rounded to nearest rupee; raw paise fractions retained in the audit. Paint premiums preserved per variant; dual-tone paint-code names remain unverified.
- Kia Seltos specification page
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Current trim navigation, dimensions and equipment; confirms this page uses the Delhi/N10 price feed. Representative tab codes/base prices may refer to different powertrains, so code-specific prices take precedence.
- Kia Seltos detailed trim comparison
Official manufacturer source · Checked
Independent cross-check of 151 equipment rows, including manual ventilation and ADAS limitations. Obsolete X Line column, erroneous IVT allocation for X Line(A)/GTX(O), and incomplete DCT parking-brake qualifier are resolved with the current brochure and price feed.
- Bharat NCAP Seltos fact sheet and applicability
Official crash-test source · Checked
Five-star adult/child results, 31.70/32 and 45.00/49. Pages 1 and 5 visually checked; annexure includes all 38 current combinations and some combinations no longer in the brochure/price feed.