Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Hyundai Creta: what owners and experts say

Seat comfort

Victoris: Generally positiveCreta: Generally negative

Victoris: “These seats are really nice, large, and supportive. And even after that long 8-9 hour drive, I got out of the car completely normal, no backache, nothing to speak of”

Creta: “Driver's seat is 8-way electrically adjustable but you still don't get lumbar adjustment.”

Ride comfort

Victoris: Strongly positiveCreta: Generally positive

Victoris: “Whether you're crawling over a broken patch at 20 km/h or cruising at 100 on a slightly rough expressway, this car stays composed. Even with a full load, it doesn't crash, it doesn't fidget... It cushions the bad stuff quietly”

Creta: “At slow speeds, small bumps and potholes are absorbed well. The suspension works silently in absorbing small potholes and there is a cushioning effect.”

Cabin refinement

Creta: Generally positiveVictoris: 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.”

Victoris: “Once that engine does come to life, it does sound quite coarse. That's a little bit annoying. So, weirdly, refinement is much better at low speeds, but the moment the engine comes on, it's a whole lot louder than the standard 1.5 petrol”

Rear seat space

Creta: Mixed reviewsVictoris: Strongly negative

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.”

Victoris: “When I've had passengers sitting in, they weren't really comfortable three abreast. Maybe two were comfortable, but three, it was a bit of a squeeze. It is a bit of a narrow cabin, but you can sit two absolutely comfortably”

Engine refinement

Creta: Generally positiveVictoris: Mixed reviews

Creta: “You can cruise along the highway at 100 km/h while the engine spins at a relaxed ~1,800 rpm. Even at 120 km/h, the engine felt relaxed with the rev counter reading ~2,200 rpm.”

Victoris: “One of the weakest points in this particular model is the engine, this 1.5 naturally aspirated engine. I just think it is really underpowered, and given that the chassis of this car is so well sorted, it really deserves a punchier engine”

Which is better, the Victoris or the Creta?

Owners and experts rate the Victoris better for seat comfort and ride comfort, while the Creta comes out ahead on cabin refinement, rear seat space and engine refinement. Go for the Victoris if seat comfort and ride comfort matter most to you. Pick the Creta if you care more about cabin refinement and rear seat space.

Which is cheaper, the Victoris or the Creta?

The Victoris starts at ₹10.49 lakh and the Creta at ₹10.9 lakh ex-showroom, so the Victoris is about ₹0.4 lakh cheaper to start with.

How did CarDhoondo compare the Victoris and Creta?

We went through 20 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.