Compare Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the same price range over 700 million VND

The most advanced versions of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are both priced at over 700 million VND, promising fierce competition.

Specifications

First in terms of selling price, Kia Seltos Currently, the highest selling price for 1.4DCT Premium version is VND 749 million. The premium Hyundai Creta is priced at VND 730 million. If only looking at the price, Hyundai Creta clearly has an advantage, but now, in fact, the cost customers spend to roll the Kia Seltos is lower because assembled cars are being reduced by 50% of the registration fee.

Hyundai Creta 2022 has just been launched in Vietnam

Specifically, to roll Kia Seltos 1.4DCT Premium, Hanoi customers have to spend about 816 million VND. Meanwhile, the amount to roll Hyundai Creta Premium is nearly 840 million VND. But in return, Hyundai Creta has an imported car label as an advantage, which is favored by many Vietnamese customers.

Kia Seltos has a squarer, more masculine appearance

In terms of dimensions, the Kia Seltos 1.4DCT Premium has a length x width x height of 4,315 x 1,800 x 1,645 mm, while the Hyundai Creta Premium is 4,315 x 1,790 x 1,660. Thus, the Hyundai Creta is 10 mm narrower than the Kia Seltos but taller, the wheelbase of the two models is equivalent at 2,610 mm. Thanks to the taller, the ground clearance Hyundai car The Creta is also 10mm larger than the Kia Seltos, reaching 200mm. Thus, in terms of size, it can be considered that the two models are similar to each other.

According to personal assessment, the appearance of the Hyundai Creta is more modern with a new style of front-end design, similar to the Hyundai Tucson. But the Kia Seltos has a squarer, more masculine appearance.

Hyundai Creta is evaluated slightly better in terms of equipment than Kia Seltos

Equipment Compare equipment Kia Seltos 1.4DCT Premium and Hyundai Creta Premium Equipment Kia Seltos 1.4DCT Premium Hyundai Creta Premium LED LED daytime running lights Automatic LED headlights LED rear lights LED rear lights Power driver’s seat , with front row cooling Electric driver’s seat, front row cooling 10.25 inch analog clock with TFT screen 10.25 inch entertainment screen connecting smartphone 10.25 inch connecting smart phone Smart Speakers 6 speakers 8 speakers Bose Automatic Air Conditioning Automatic Second row vents Yes Yes Button Start Yes Yes Automatic Throttle Yes Yes Sunroof Yes No Electronic handbrake + Auto Hold No

In terms of equipment, the Premium Hyundai Creta is somewhat better than the Kia Seltos when the things that are desired by users appear like a 10.25-inch screen clock or an electronic handbrake with Auto Hold. In addition, the car is equipped with up to 8 Bose speakers, for a better music listening experience. Meanwhile, Kia Seltos is only equipped with a sunroof that Hyundai Creta does not have. However, this equipment is not appreciated by many Vietnamese customers.

Kia Seltos gives a more exciting operating feeling thanks to the turbocharged engine and 7DCT transmission

Operate

In the Vietnamese market, Hyundai Creta uses a 1.5L engine with a maximum capacity of 115 horsepower with an iVT automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the most advanced Kia Seltos version is equipped with a turbocharged 1.4L engine with a capacity of 138 horsepower and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Both cars use front-wheel drive.

Judging from the above equipment, the Hyundai Creta will give smooth gearshifts, save fuel, but in terms of power are significantly inferior to rival Kia Seltos. And Kia Seltos will give better power, smooth acceleration thanks to the use of a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. However, the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission of Kia Seltos is only really useful when traveling on open roads, while on long roads, while in long traffic jams, the car moves slowly, brakes continuously, maybe the gearbox will be hot. up. This is what some Kia Seltos customers have reflected.

Hyundai Creta is superior to Kia Seltos in safety equipment

Safe

In terms of safety, it is clear that the Hyundai Creta is superior as a B-class car that has been equipped with the premium active safety package Hyundai SmartSense. The safety package includes features such as Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind Spot Collision Prevention Assist (BCA), Lane Keeping Assist System (LFA) and Avoidance Assist System. rear-end collision (RCCA).

In addition, the safety technologies of Hyundai Creta include anti-lock braking system ABS, emergency brake assist BA, electronic brake force distribution EBD, electronic balance ESC, hill departure HAC, 6 airbags. , tire pressure sensor, reverse camera, reverse sensor … These safety equipment also appear on the most advanced Kia Seltos.

Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos have their own strengths for customers to consider according to their intended use

Conclude

At the present time, it is clear that buying Kia Seltos is more economical. At the same time, customers can own a model that is powerful, masculine, operating or leading in the segment. However, if you are looking for a model for frequent urban use, the most advanced Hyundai Creta is clearly the better choice when it comes to equipment and more complete safety technology.