So you plan to buy a new compact SUV that would be able to provide your family with a comfortable ride along with the highest safety standards? Two of the most prominent choices for you would be the Hyundai Creta as well as the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Both the cars offer great value for the buyers but their similar specs and extensive variant list might lead you into a dilemma, so here is a comparison of both the vehicles side by side.
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki’s new premium SUV is one of the closest competitors to the Hyundai Creta, so it’s only evident that users might get confused. Suzuki Offers a wide range of variants that range from the Sigma Smart Hybrid which starts at Rs 12.82 Lakh all the way to the smart Hybrid Alpha Plus CVT which been priced at Rs 22.95 Lakhs.
The car is being offered with two engine options one being the 1462, 4-cylinder DOHC engine with a mild HYBRID setup. For users who seek the facilities of a Full HYBRID setup you would have to spend Rs 22.95 Lakh Rs these variants are powered by a 1490 cc 3 Cylinder Engine with DOHC tech.
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Creta has long been the go to choice for many in the segment, the vehicle as of now is being offered in E, EX, EX(O), S, SX, S(O), SX( O). All of these models come within the price range of around Rs 12.94 to Rs 24.34 Lakh. Unlike the Grand Vitara, the Creta is still offered in Diesel powered engine variants. The Engine options that you can opt for would be a 1497cc four cylinder engine, with 4 calves per cylinder with DOHC, the diesel engine that powers the vehicle would be a 1493 cc, 4-cylinder Inline 4 engine. With DOHC. Both the vehicles provide the users with automatic transmission options and other features as well.
Comparison Between Petrol Variants
| Comparison | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Hyundai Creta |
| Engine | 1462 CC , Four Cylinder engine with DOHC and A Mild hybrid System- Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Intelligent Hybrid- e-CVT Dual Tone- Rs 22.95 | 1497 CC Petrol Four Cylinder Engine for the Petrol Variant – 1493 CC Four Cylinder Diesel Manual |
| Performance | 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm Max Torque (Nm@4400rpm) 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm Max Torque 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Safety Features | Six Air Bags as standard | Front And Side Airbags Missing On Sigma and Delta Variant |
| Hybrid Functionality | Mild HYBIRD- Strong Hybrid Available from ZETA + variant starting at Rs 21.36 | None |
| Prices | Rs 12.82 Lakh Rs -22.95 Lakh | Rs 15.70 Lakh Rs To 24.34 Lakh Rs |
| Most Value for money Variants | Zeta CNG, Delta CNG, Zeta Plus if you seek Hybrid Options | EX (o), S |
If you seek a SUV style vehicle and can skimp on features and full on safety with 6 air bags the Delta and Sigma variant of the Hyundai Grand Vitara offer great value. But if you want a SUV with a extensive feature list you can opt for the S or Ex(o) variants of Creta. Beyond that for strong HYBIRD models the users would have to go with Zeta, And Alpha Plus models in the grand Vitara Range.
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