Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Creta: Two of the best mid size SUVs in the Indian market compared thoughtfully to help you make a wise decision, read before you buy

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Creta: As it is apparent that car manufacturers have begun introducing SUVs in this class with new features and designs, demand for the mid-size SUV segment is rising quickly in the automotive industry. Today, we'll discuss two well-liked SUVs in this segment that stand out for their looks, performance, and features.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Creta

Key specifications

Maruti's midsize SUV has a 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid and 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engine with 103 PS and 116 PS, respectively. The latter features three driving modes: petrol, hybrid, and pure electric vehicle. It also boasts self-charging technology.

Three different engine options are available for the Creta: a 1.5-litre normally aspirated petrol (115PS and 144Nm), a 1.5-litre diesel (115PS and 250Nm), and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol (140PS and 242Nm). The 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines are paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The latter has a torque converter as an option, while the former additionally offers a CVT gearbox. 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic).

Features

The Grand Vitara has a heads-up display, a digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The Creta comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a semi-digital instrument cluster with connected car technology. Moreover, it has a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, a motorised driver seat, standard 60:40 split back seats and ventilated front seats.

Safety

Up to six airbags may be included in Grand Vitara's safety kit, along with an electronic stability programme (ESP), ABS with EBD, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Moreover, a 360-degree camera, hill-descent control, and ISOFIX child-seat anchors are included.

The Creta comes equipped with all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control (HAC), and ISOFIX child-seat anchors as standard equipment. In addition, it has an ABS with EBD, a rear parking camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Price in India

Retail prices for Maruti's midsize SUV range from Rs. 10.45 lakh to Rs. 19.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Hyundai sells the Creta for between Rs. 10.84 lakh and Rs 19.13 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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