Hyundai Creta vs rivals: Price, engine, size and features compared

After a long wait, Hyundai is finally bringing its popular Creta to our shores. It has opened the ordering bookings for the SUV and announced the key specifications and features. In its first impression, the Creta appears sensuous and sporty and reflects a fun-loving driving personality. It is kitted with connected technology and comprehensive active safety features. 

But does the upcoming Hyundai Creta have the potential to make its space in the B-segment category that is dominated by the Proton X50, Honda HRV, and Toyota Corolla Cross? We tried to find out the answer to this question in today’s story. So, let’s get started.  

Hyundai Creta vs Rivals: Price

While Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has yet to announce the Creta price for Malaysia, we can get some hints from the neighbouring markets. The Korean SUV retails between IDR 408.3 million (RM 86,153 and RM 120,756) in Indonesia, where it is assembled locally. The Indonesian-made Creta is also exported to Thailand, where it is priced between THB 949k and THB 999k (RM 121,806 to RM 128,224). 

If we look at its competitors, the Malaysian-born Proton X50 is the cheapest in the lot with a starting price of RM 86,300. On the other hand, the Japanese counterparts are a bit expensive and the Creta is also likely to be priced somewhere around them. Well, pricing is always a concern when it comes to non-national models.

Model	Hyundai Creta	Proton X50	Honda HR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Price	Yet to reveal	RM 86,300 - RM 113,300	RM 114,800 - RM 140,800	RM 130,400 - RM 137,400

Hyundai Creta vs Rivals: Engine

The upcoming Hyundai Creta will be offered in a single 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering a maximum power of 115 PS and a peak torque of 144 Nm. On the other hand, the X50 comes equipped with a 1.5-litre engine that has two versions - port-injection and direct injection; the HR-V is offered in three options - 1.5-litre NA i-VTEC, 1.5-litre VTEC turbo, and an e:HEV hybrid; and the Toyota Corolla Cross is powered by a 1.8-litre mill. Let’s see their output comparison -

Model	Hyundai Creta	Proton X50	Honda HR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Engine	1.5-litre NA	1.5-litre port-injected / 1.5-litre direct-injected	1.5-litre NA i-VTEC / 1.5-litre VTEC turbo / e:HEV hybrid	1.8-litre
Power	115 PS	150 PS / 177 PS	121 PS / 181 PS / 131 PS	139 PS
Torque	144 Nm	226 Nm / 255 Nm	145 Nm / 240 Nm / 253 Nm	172 Nm
Transmission	Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission	7-speed DCT	CVT	CVT

According to the above table, we can say the Proton X50 is the most powerful car among the four models compared, followed closely by the Honda HR-V. The Creta is the least powerful SUV of the bunch.

Hyundai Creta vs Rivals: Dimensions

Model	Hyundai Creta	Proton X50	Honda HR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Length	4,315 mm	4,330 mm	4385 mm	4,460 mm
Width	1,790 mm	1,800 mm	1790 mm	1,825 mm
Height	1,630 mm	1,609 mm	1590 mm	1,620 mm
Wheelbase	2,610 mm	2,600 mm	2610 mm	2,640 mm

When it comes to size, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a clear winner with the maximum length, width, and wheelbase and is only 10 mm shorter than the Creta in terms of height. This ensures that this Japanese SUV offers better interior space and better passenger comfort, especially for rear seat passengers.

Hyundai Creta vs Rivals: Features

The key features of the SUVs’ top-spec versions are as follows - 

Model	Hyundai Creta	Proton X50	Honda HR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Headlights	LED	LED	LED	Bi-LED
Tail Lights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Wheels	17-inch alloy	18-inch two-tone alloy	18-inch alloy	18-inch alloy
Panoramic sunroof	NA	Yes	No	No
Hands-free powered tailgate	NA	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment	8.0-inch	10.25-inch	8.0-inch	9.0-inch
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	Wireless	No	Wired	Wired
Instrument cluster	10.25-inch TFT LCD	7.0-inch	7.0-inch	4.2-inch colour TFT
Air-conditioning	Single-zone	Single-zone	Dual-zone	Single-zone
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette	Leather	Leather
Drive modes	Four	Three (Eco, Normal, and Sport)	No	No
Airbags	Six	Six	Six	Seven
ADAS pack	Hyundai SmartSense (Forward and Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning and High Beam Assist)	Forward Collision Warning with autonomous emergency braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Information System, Intelligent high-beam control, Auto Park Assist	Honda Sensing (Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Low-Speed Follow, and Auto High-Beam)	Pre-collision system, Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beam, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

These SUVs offer a similar range of features with some minor differences such as the Hyundai Creta features wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; the Proton X50 is kitted with a larger infotainment system; the Honda HR-V comes with dual-zone auto air conditioning, and so on. 

Upon comparing the Creta with its rivals, we can say that the SUV can give a good run of money to its contenders with its advanced tech and safety features. However, those looking for a powerful SUV might not find it as attractive. 

What do you think? Will the Creta make its mark in this highly competitive segment or not?

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