Hyundai Creta 2025 vs Kia Seltos 2025 : In India’s small sized SUV sector, two names always come to the fore – the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. They have many structural and engine similarities, but in terms of aesthetics, features, and driving experience, both models have their own unique personalities. For now, the 2025 revamp of these two SUVs presents refreshing appearances, different attributes, and a better sense of safety, thus complicating the buyer’s choice further. It is time to see how well they can be compared for a better decision.
Hyundai Creta gets a bold new design, a bigger grille, connected LED DRLs, and sportier bumpers. Compared to the outgoing model, the new design looks more premium and modern. Its 2025 model continues the sharp and aggressive styling with signature “Tiger Nose” grille and updated LED lights. The Creta would definitely appeal to those who like classically elegant SUVs, while the Seltos would be the one to go with if someone is after a sportier and stylish vibe.
Both of them carry premium cabins with soft touch materials, large touchscreen infotainment systems, and digital instrument clusters. The Creta goes minimalist and focuses on a clean layout with a dual-screen configuration; the Seltos goes for a driver-centric cockpit with a bit more physical buttons for easy access and operation. Both offer wireless charging, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, and new-gen connected car tech. However, the higher variants of the Creta have a slightly better ADAS safety package.
Engine wise, both share similar options – that is, all three petrol and diesel units of 1.5-litre displacement, as well as the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, depending on the variant, coupled to a manual, CVT or DCT gearbox. The driving feel is more or less synonymous, but it has a much sportier suspension setup that gives the Seltos a better tendency to handle, while the ride comfort offered by the Creta is softer, convenient, and suitable for long journeys.
As far as safety goes, both acquire these features as standard six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill assist, and rear parking sensors, while other higher trims complement such features with ADAS features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and autonomous emergency braking.
Hyundai Creta 2025 has proved to be slightly lower than its rival, Kia Seltos 2025, in almost all variants, presenting it to be a better option if one is price-conscious. However, Seltos offers a more sportier look and a more thrilling drive at a minor premium.
Though if you seek comfort in family-centered SUVs with an array of modern features priced at a slightly lower point, you will have the perfect deal in Hyundai Creta 2025. If you prefer your sportier SUVs to be the dramatic, stylish ones with sharp driving feel, then Kia Seltos 2025 will keep you a happier camper. Both are winning vehicles, so it will come down to style and driving preferences.