Honda Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos Vs Vitara Vs Kushaq
Honda Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos Vs Vitara Vs Kushaq. The compact SUV segment is one of the most popular and competitive in the Indian market, with several brands offering their products to cater to different tastes and preferences. Among them, the Honda Elevate is the latest entrant, making its global debut in India on June 6, 2023. The Elevate is Honda’s first SUV in this space, after the discontinuation of the CR-V and the BR-V. It will compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq and others. But how does it stack up against its rivals in terms of design, dimensions, features, engine options and price? Let’s find out.
Design : Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos
The Honda Elevate has a sleek and modern design, inspired by the latest Honda SUVs sold overseas like the HR-V, the ZR-V and the CR-V. It features a big grille flanked by thin LED headlights and two round fog lamps underneath. The side profile has slightly flared wheel arches and 16-inch alloy wheels, similar to the ones seen on the facelifted City. The rear has a raked window and wraparound tail-lights that resemble the ones on the new WR-V.
The Hyundai Creta has a bold and distinctive design, with a cascading grille, split LED headlamps and DRLs, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and LED tail-lamps. The Kia Seltos has a sporty and aggressive look, with a tiger-nose grille, LED headlamps and DRLs, 17-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels and heartbeat LED tail-lamps. The Maruti Grand Vitara has a simple and elegant design, with a chrome grille, projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 16-inch alloy wheels and LED tail-lamps. The Skoda Kushaq has a classy and premium design, with a butterfly grille, LED headlamps and DRLs, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and crystalline LED tail-lamps.
Dimensions : Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos Vs Vitara Vs Kushaq
Honda Elevate
In terms of dimensions, the Honda Elevate is 4,312mm long, 1,790mm wide and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,650mm and a boot space of 458 litres. It has a ground clearance of 220mm, which is more than any of its rivals.
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta is 4,300mm long, 1,790mm wide and 1,635mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,610mm and a boot space of 433 litres. It has a ground clearance of 190mm.
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos is 4,315mm long, 1,800mm wide and 1,645mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,610mm and a boot space of 433 litres. It has a ground clearance of 190mm.
Maruti Grand Vitara
The Maruti Grand Vitara is 4,345mm long, 1,795mm wide and 1,645mm high, with a wheelbase of 2, 600mm. It has not revealed its boot space or ground clearance yet.
Skoda Kushaq
The Skoda Kushaq is 4, 225mm long, 1,760mm wide and 1,612mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,651mm and a boot space of 385 litres. It has a ground clearance of 188mm.
| SUV | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Boot Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Elevate | 4,312mm | 1,790mm | 1,650mm | 2,650mm | 458 litres |
| Hyundai Creta | 4,300mm | 1,790mm | 1,635mm | 2,610mm | 400 litres |
| Kia Seltos | 4,315mm | 1,800mm | 1,645mm | 2,610mm | 433 litres |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 4,345mm | 1,795mm | 1,645mm | 2,600mm | – |
| Skoda Kushaq | 4,225mm | 1,760mm | 1,612mm | 2,651mm | 385 litres |
Features : Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos
The Honda Elevate comes loaded with features such as a single-pane sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, wireless charging, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and Honda Sensing ADAS suite that includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition.
The Hyundai Creta offers features such as a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BlueLink connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, wireless charging, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and electronic stability control.
The Kia Seltos offers features such as a sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with UVO connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, wireless charging, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and electronic stability control.
The Maruti Grand Vitara offers features such as a sunroof, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SmartPlay Studio connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, wireless charging, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and hill hold control.
The Skoda Kushaq offers features such as a sunroof, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Skoda Play connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, wireless charging, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and electronic stability control.
Engine Options : Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos Vs Vitara Vs Kushaq
Honda Elevate
The Honda Elevate is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 121PS of power and 145Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. Honda has also announced that it will introduce hybrid and full EV powertrains for the Elevate later.
Creta
The Hyundai Creta offers three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 115PS of power and 144Nm of torque; a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 140PS of power and 242Nm of torque; and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that makes 115PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The petrol engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox, while the turbo-petrol engine gets a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The diesel engine gets either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos offers the same three engine options as the Creta: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 115PS of power and 144Nm of torque; a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 140PS of power and 242Nm of torque; and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that makes 115PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The petrol engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or an IVT gearbox, while the turbo-petrol engine gets either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The diesel engine gets either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
Maruti Grand Vitara
The Maruti Grand Vitara is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 105PS of power and
138Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
Skoda Kushaq
The Skoda Kushaq offers two engine options: a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 115PS of power and 178Nm of torque; and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 150PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The smaller engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox, while the larger engine gets either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
| SUV | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Honda Elevate | Petrol | 1.5 L | 121 PS | 145 Nm | 6-speed MT or CVT | Rs 10 lakh – Rs 18 lakh |
| Hyundai Creta | Petrol | 1.5 L | 115 PS | 144 Nm | 6-speed MT or CVT | Rs 10.44 lakh – Rs 17.67 lakh |
| Kia Seltos | Petrol | 1.5 L | 115 PS | 144 Nm | 6-speed MT or CVT | Rs 10.49 lakh – Rs 17.65 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | Petrol | 1.5 L | 103 PS | 136 Nm | 5-speed MT or 6-speed AT | Rs 10.45 lakh – Rs 14.95 lakh |
| Skoda Kushaq | Petrol | 1.0 L or 1.5 L (turbo) | 115 PS or 150 PS | 175 Nm or 250 Nm | 6-speed MT or AT or 7-speed DCT | Rs 11.29 lakh – Rs 18.19 lakh |
Price : Elevate Vs Creta Vs Seltos Vs Vitara Vs Kushaq
The Honda Elevate is expected to be priced from around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), similar to its SUV rivals. However,
the official price announcement will take place after the bookings open in July.
The Hyundai Creta is price from Rs 10.44 lakh to Rs 18.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Maruti Grand Vitara is priced from Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 13.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Skoda Kushaq is priced from Rs 11.29 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
