NEW DELHI: Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 10,90,700, against Rs 11,24,900 for the Kia Seltos HTE, putting the Hyundai Rs 34,200 lower on the official ex-showroom figures. That is the entry-price answer. The more useful comparison is what happens when the same household asks for an automatic, a particular engine or equipment beyond the basic trim.
| Official figure | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Starting ex-showroom price | Rs 10,90,700 | Rs 11,24,900 |
| Entry version | 1.5 MPi petrol MT E | HTE |
| Length | 4,330 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,635 mm |
Price as of 13 November 2026, 00:06 IST. These are manufacturer-listed ex-showroom starting prices, not on-road totals or matching equipment quotations. Registration, insurance and any selected additions need a separate calculation. This comparison does not treat the difference between the entry figures as the cost of a particular feature.
Where the starting-price comparison ends
Hyundai explicitly identifies its opening Creta as the 1.5 MPi petrol E with a manual gearbox. Its table lists the petrol EX at Rs 12,06,700 and EX(O) manual at Rs 13,14,200. Those entries show why a budget framed around the cheapest Creta can change well before reaching the most expensive version.
The Creta EX(O) petrol IVT is separately listed at Rs 14,49,700. Against the EX(O) manual, the listed difference is Rs 1,35,500. That is a comparison within one named Hyundai grade. It should not be applied to the Seltos range, where the starting HTE price alone does not establish an equivalent automatic price.
Kia's showroom FAQ identifies HTE as the starting model and gives its exact figure. It also lists petrol manual and IVT choices, turbo petrol with iMT or DCT, and diesel with manual or automatic transmission. Those choices explain the range, but the HTE headline number cannot stand in for every engine and gearbox pairing.
The size difference deserves its own check
On the published dimensions, the Seltos is 130 mm longer and 40 mm wider than the Creta, while their stated heights match. These are exterior measurements. They do not establish an equivalent increase in legroom, nor do they measure whether a passenger finds a particular seat comfortable.
For a family using a fixed parking bay, however, those differences have a concrete meaning. A space that accommodates the Creta body does not automatically provide the same clearance around the Seltos. Measure the bay and the approach, then check room to open the doors. Width on a specification sheet cannot answer the door-clearance question by itself.
The same distinction matters inside. Rather than inferring cabin comfort from the larger exterior alone, a useful inspection would put the regular driver in position before checking the rear seat. That keeps the comparison tied to the people who will share the car, instead of turning an exterior dimension into an unsupported comfort verdict.
Keep showroom equipment attached to its grade
Kia lists LED headlamps, cruise control and a touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration among HTE highlights. Its showroom page places the panoramic sunroof from HTK(O). Seeing a sunroof in a Seltos promotional photograph therefore does not mean the entry HTE includes it.
Hyundai's Creta highlights page similarly showcases King equipment such as dual-zone temperature control and driver-seat memory. Those descriptions should not be carried across to the E simply because both cars wear the Creta badge. A comparison sheet should have a row for the exact grade, followed by the equipment fitted to that grade.
That creates a more informative discussion than treating the Rs 34,200 gap as a verdict. One family may be comparing the opening manual versions; another may need an automatic and never consider those entry configurations. The official figures answer the first question precisely, while the second requires another pair of confirmed prices.
Colour and edition names also deserve their own column. Hyundai lists Knight and dual-tone entries separately in its price table. A household comparing a specific appearance package with an ordinary entry version is answering a different question from this starting-price comparison. Write down the complete description before calculating the gap.
The practical value of the starting figures is to establish a reliable floor for the discussion. They reveal which model opens lower, while leaving equipment and transmission comparisons open until both configurations are identified. That distinction is especially useful when several family members return from different showrooms with quotations bearing different trim names.
Read the ownership context separately
For related coverage, see the earlier Creta price report and the Seltos range report. The Seltos severe-use service explainer addresses a different ownership question. Service requirements should remain separate from an ex-showroom price comparison.
Official sources: Hyundai Creta prices, Creta highlights, Kia Seltos showroom and Seltos specifications.
