Tata Nexon Vs Hyundai Creta: Which One To Buy?

Should you buy the bigger but more expensive Creta over the feature-rich Nexon? We answer.

We would like to clear upfront that the Tata Nexon and Hyundai Creta are not natural rivals. The top-end diesel Nexon ends at Rs 9.62 lakh while the base petrol Creta starts at Rs 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). There are differences in size, features and even the drivetrain, hence the two can’t be directly pitted against each other.

But in case you are considering buying the Nexon, does it make sense to stretch your budget and opt for the Creta instead or does the Tata offer better value? Let’s first compare their technical specifications and then move on to features.

 

Technical specifications

 

Dimensions	Tata Nexon	Hyundai Creta
L x W x H (all in mm)	3994 x 1811 x 1607	4270 x 1780 x 1630
Wheelbase (mm)	2498	2590
Ground clearance (mm)	209	201
Boot space (litres)	350	400

 

	Nexon 1.2 L  Petrol	Creta 1.6 L Petrol	Nexon 1.5 L Diesel	Creta 1.4 L Diesel
Displacement	1198cc	1591cc	1497cc	1396cc
Max. power	110PS	123PS	110PS	90PS
Max. torque	170Nm	154Nm	260Nm	224Nm
Transmission	6MT	6MT	6MT	6MT
Claimed FE	17kmpl	15.3kmpl	21.5kmpl	21.4kmpl

Prices:

 

Prices of the Hyundai Creta start from Rs 9.29 lakh (petrol) and 9.99 lakh (diesel). However, the base E variant of the Creta feels significantly under-equipped compared to the Nexon XZ+, which costs Rs 8.57 lakh (petrol) and Rs 9.42 lakh (diesel), so we would not recommend that. In order to level the playing field, we have picked Creta petrol’s E+ variant and Creta diesel’s S variant.

 

Tata Nexon	Prices	Hyundai Creta	Prices
XZ+ Petrol	Rs 8.57 lakh	1.6L MT Petrol E	Rs 9.29 lakh
XZ+ Petrol Dual tone	Rs 8.77 lakh	1.6L MT Petrol E+	Rs 9.99 lakh

 

Tata Nexon	Prices	Hyundai Creta	Prices
XZ+ Diesel	Rs 9.42 lakh	1.4L CRDi MT Diesel E	Rs 9.99 lakh
XZ+ Diesel Dual tone	Rs 9.62 lakh	1.4L CRDi MT Diesel S	Rs 11.38 lakh

 

Prime Differences

 

Basis	Tata Nexon	Hyundai Creta
Rivals	The prime contestants against the Tata Nexon are the other sub-4 meter SUVs such as the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and Honda WR-V.	Hyundai Creta with its bigger frame rivals against the Renault Captur, Renault Duster and its top variants slog it out with the Jeep Compass as well.
Kerb Weight	1237kg(petrol) to 1305kg(diesel)	1265kg (1.6L petrol), 1326 kg (1.4L diesel)
Driveability	The Nexon is softly sprung giving it a comfortable ride; body roll around the corners is not much making it a decent handler on the highways and corners.	Creta makes for a great city commuter with its light steering and delivers sprightly performance on the highways as well. The smaller 1.4-litre diesel on offer here, however, is a bit tame.
Driving Modes	3 driving modes- Eco-City-Sports to suit your driving style	No driving modes

 

Now let’s get down to the features that each of the variants have on offer.

Features

 

	Tata Nexon XZ+	Hyundai Creta S	Hyundai Creta E+
Lights	Projector headlamps with  DRLs upfront and LED taillights	Follow-me Home Halogen Headlamps	Follow-me Home Halogen Headlamps
Wheels	16-inch machine cut alloy wheels with 215-section tyres	16-inch steel wheels wrapped in 205-section tyres	16-inch steel wheels wrapped in 205-section tyres
Infotainment System	6.5-inch floating dash infotainment system from Harman with 8-speakers, Android Auto, voice command and read out with video playback	5-inch touchscreen with USB, AUX, Bluetooth, CD Player 1GB internal memory linked to 4-speakers with two front tweeters	5-inch touchscreen with USB, AUX, Bluetooth, CD Player 1GB internal memory linked to 4-speakers with two front tweeters
ORVM	Power folding mirrors with integrated indicator	ORVMs with integrated indicator	ORVMs with integrated indicator
HVAC Unit	Auto climate control with rear AC vents	Manual AC with rear vents	Manual AC with rear vents
Safety	Dual airbags and ABS with EBD(standard), park assist with camera and rear sensor, front,  rear fog lamps and rear defogger	Dual airbags and ABS with EBD (standard). Day/night IRVM with impact sensing door unlock	Dual airbags and ABS with EBD (standard). Day/night IRVM with impact sensing door unlock

 

Takeaway

As aforementioned, both the SUVs in this comparison are quite different from each other. The Creta is bigger but the variants in question don’t get as many features as the Nexon besides being more expensive. However, if you’re still confused about which SUV makes better sense, we have listed down a few reasons why you should buy one over the other. Watch Video: Tata Nexon Variants Explained

 

Why Buy Creta E+ Petrol:

• Bigger and more spacious: Should seat 3 at the rear more comfortably; bigger boot useful for hauling extra luggage
• Powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine likely to offer a more exhilarating drive compared to Nexon petrol
• Should depreciate at a lower rate since it sells in more numbers
• Hyundai’s wider service network should make for a more hasslefree ownership experience

Why Not:

• Expensive by Rs 1.22 lakh over Nexon XZ+ petrol dual tone
• Misses out on essential features like rear parking sensors with camera, keyless entry, height adjustable driver’s seat (E+) and automatic climate control compared to the Nexon XZ+
• Facelift around the corner: The Nexon was recently launched while the Creta has been around since 2015 and will soon get an update

Why Buy Creta S Diesel:

• Bigger and more spacious
• Hyundai’s wider service network
• Lower rate of depreciation

 

Why Not:

• Expensive by Rs 1.76 lakh over Nexon XZ+ diesel dual tone
• Less powerful 1.4-litre diesel engine compared to Nexon’s 1.5-litre unit
• Misses out on essential features
• Facelift around the corner
• Misses out on essential features like rear parking sensors with camera, keyless entry and automatic climate control compared to the Nexon XZ+

 

Why Buy Nexon XZ+ Petrol

• Loaded with features - top-end variant is fully kitted with projector headlamps with DRLs, LED tail lamps, 16-inch machine cut alloys, 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, rear parking sensors with camera and more (see table above).
• Compact dimensions make it easier to drive in the city
• Radical styling may appeal to some; dual-tone paint job further enhances its looks

 

Why not:

• Less powerful engine
• Fit and finish of interior plastics not upto the mark

 

Why Buy Nexon XZ+ Diesel:

• Gets more features
• Compact dimensions make it easier to drive in the city
• More powerful and torquier engine

 

Why not:

• Fit and finish of interior plastics not upto the mark. Do Not Miss: Jeep Compass Vs Toyota Fortuner: Specifications and Features ComparisonRead More on : Nexon on road price

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