Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta vs Tata Sierra: Comparing prices and engine options
The Hyundai Creta and the new-generation Kia Seltos continue to strengthen their positions in the mid-size SUV segment through a combination of advanced features, safety technologies and updated interiors, while the 2025 Tata Sierra enters the space with a competitive price range and multiple powertrain options.
Price comparison of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra
The Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively in the mid-size SUV segment. The Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 10,72,589 and goes up to Rs 20,19,855 for the top-end 1.5 CRDi Diesel AT DSL King DT Knight Edition, offering a broad range across variants and powertrains. The 2025 Tata Sierra is priced between Rs 11.49 lakh and Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom), with the range spanning from the base Smart+ variant to the range-topping Accomplished+ diesel-automatic. Together, the three models cover a wide price spectrum, catering to varied budgets and feature preferences.
Hyundai engine options
The Creta is available with three engine options, including a naturally aspirated petrol, a turbo-petrol and a diesel engine. The naturally aspirated petrol and diesel variants come standard with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while automatic options include an IVT with the petrol engine and a torque converter automatic with the diesel. The turbo-petrol engine is offered exclusively with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Creta Electric is available with two battery pack options of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh, delivering a claimed range of 420 km and 510 km, respectively.
Kia Seltos engine and transmission options
The SUV is offered with three powertrain choices, including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Buyers can choose from multiple transmission options such as manual, iMT, IVT, dual-clutch automatic and torque converter automatic gearboxes, allowing for a wide range of configurations.
Engine and transmission options
The Tata Sierra is offered with three engine options. The base powertrain is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 106hp and 145Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with direct injection is also available, producing 160hp and 255Nm and paired exclusively with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Diesel options include a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 118hp. Torque output is rated at 280Nm with the 6-speed automatic transmission and 260Nm with the 6-speed manual. The Tata Sierra is currently offered only with a front-wheel-drive configuration.
Price comparison of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra
The Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively in the mid-size SUV segment. The Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 10,72,589 and goes up to Rs 20,19,855 for the top-end 1.5 CRDi Diesel AT DSL King DT Knight Edition, offering a broad range across variants and powertrains. The 2025 Tata Sierra is priced between Rs 11.49 lakh and Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom), with the range spanning from the base Smart+ variant to the range-topping Accomplished+ diesel-automatic. Together, the three models cover a wide price spectrum, catering to varied budgets and feature preferences.
Hyundai engine options
The Creta is available with three engine options, including a naturally aspirated petrol, a turbo-petrol and a diesel engine. The naturally aspirated petrol and diesel variants come standard with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while automatic options include an IVT with the petrol engine and a torque converter automatic with the diesel. The turbo-petrol engine is offered exclusively with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Creta Electric is available with two battery pack options of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh, delivering a claimed range of 420 km and 510 km, respectively.
Kia Seltos engine and transmission options
The SUV is offered with three powertrain choices, including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Buyers can choose from multiple transmission options such as manual, iMT, IVT, dual-clutch automatic and torque converter automatic gearboxes, allowing for a wide range of configurations.
Engine and transmission options
The Tata Sierra is offered with three engine options. The base powertrain is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 106hp and 145Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with direct injection is also available, producing 160hp and 255Nm and paired exclusively with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Diesel options include a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 118hp. Torque output is rated at 280Nm with the 6-speed automatic transmission and 260Nm with the 6-speed manual. The Tata Sierra is currently offered only with a front-wheel-drive configuration.
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