Tata Nexon Vs Hyundai Creta: Which One To Buy?

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

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.

Prime Differences

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

Features

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.

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

• Facelift around the corner

• Gains Height adjustable driver seat but continues missing out on 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.

Source: cardekho.com