Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: what owners and experts say

Cabin refinement

Creta: Generally positiveSeltos: Generally negative

Creta: “The 1.5-litre unit is very refined overall. At city speeds as well as while cruising at 100 km/h, you can barely hear the engine in the cabin. Even the vibrations are well controlled.”

Seltos: “The diesel is a little noisier than before -- Hyundai's diesel engines used to be very quiet, this one is comparatively a bit noisier, though overall still nice”

Dashboard layout

Creta: Generally positiveSeltos: Generally positive

Creta: “Instrument cluster is high-definition, a lot of data that is very well put, and you don't really struggle to find out where is what. Same goes with the touchscreen. The UX/UI is extremely user-friendly.”

Seltos: “In fact, in terms of UI, the Celtos does it best. You have enough physical controls for easy access. Even the touchscreen is very logically laid out.”

Connected car features

Seltos: Generally positiveCreta: Strongly negative

Seltos: “Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay now included -- was missing on high-spec variants of the last generation”

Creta: “it doesn't support wireless functionality for Android auto and apple carplay which is a frustrating Miss lower trims of the creter with the smaller 8in touchcreen ironically get wireless functionality”

Rear seat space

Seltos: Generally positiveCreta: Mixed reviews

Seltos: “The Kia Stos makes the most of its length to offer great legroom at the back. The new STOs has the second largest wheelbase in the segment and it shows when you're sitting on the back seat because there is generous leg room.”

Creta: “Vid6639 (6'1") had just about enough room behind his driving position ... Legroom for Vid6639 (6'1") with the front seat adjusted to his driving position was tight.”

Fit & finish

Seltos: Mixed reviewsCreta: Generally negative

Creta: “this is not the highest grade of quality that we've seen from Hyundai... while this surface looks like it's leather it is very clearly plastic and Plastics lower down are also quite scratchy”

Which is better, the Creta or the Seltos?

Owners and experts rate the Creta better for cabin refinement and dashboard layout, while the Seltos comes out ahead on connected car features, rear seat space and fit & finish. Go for the Creta if cabin refinement and dashboard layout matter most to you. Pick the Seltos if you care more about connected car features and rear seat space.

Which is cheaper, the Creta or the Seltos?

The Creta starts at ₹10.9 lakh and the Seltos at ₹10.99 lakh ex-showroom, so they cost about the same to get into.

How did CarDhoondo compare the Creta and Seltos?

We went through 38 owner and expert video reviews of the two cars, tagged every statement by topic, such as mileage or rear seat space, and scored how positive it was. Nobody paid for this comparison and it is not sponsored.