Most buyers are pretty sure of the vehicle body type they are going for. However, there are a few that are open to any body type, provided it serves the right value for their money. Hyundai loyalists of the latter variety, having a budget of Rs 10-15 lakh, are likely to find themselves in a fix with the prices of some variants of the Verna and the Creta overlapping with each other. Below are the variants with similar pricing:
Petrol
Hyundai Verna EX (Rs 9.09 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta E (Rs 9.29 lakh)
Hyundai Verna SX (Rs 9.75 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta E+ (Rs 9.99 lakh)
Hyundai Verna SX(O) (Rs 11.41 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta SX+ (Rs 12.02 lakh)
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX(O) Automatic (Rs 12.55 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta 1.6 SX+ Automatic (Rs 13.03 lakh)
Diesel
Hyundai Verna EX (Rs 10.31 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta E (Rs 9.99 lakh)
Hyundai Verna SX (Rs 11.44 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta S (Rs 11.38 lakh)
Hyundai Verna SX(O) (Rs 12.75 lakh) vs Hyundai Creta SX (Rs 12.50 lakh)
Petrol Comparison
Hyundai Verna 1.4 EX vs Hyundai Creta 1.6 E
Hyundai Verna 1.4 EX - 9.09 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 E - 9.29 lakh
So, which car should you pick? Before we tell you the answer, here are some basic differences between these two cars.
Features:
he Verna EX gets dual front airbags, ABS, cruise control, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, rear parking camera with sensors and dynamic guidelines, a 5-inch touchscreen audio system with Arkamys sound, automatic headlamps, tilt-adjustable steering, driver seat height adjuster and all four power windows. The Creta E, on the other hand, ticks just the basics, such as dual front airbags, ABS, day/night IRVM, tilt-adjustable steering, all-four power windows and AC with rear vents. Absence of a music system is a major miss while it would have been a welcome inclusion if it had height-adjustable driver’s seat and rear parking sensors.
Takeaway:
Purely on the basis of features on offer and the price, the Verna EX is a clear winner here over the Creta E. The Creta E is strictly for those who want to own an SUV on a limited budget. But considering the price premium over the Verna EX, the Creta E just isn’t value for money. Buyers should bear in mind though that the performance offered by the Verna EX with the 1.4L petrol engine will be strictly adequate.
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX vs Hyundai Creta 1.6 E+
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX - 9.75 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 E+ - 9.99 lakh
Features:
Apart from the features that the previous variants get, the Verna gets projector headlamps, auto dimming IRVM, alloy wheels and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of the 5-inch unit. The add-ons are focused on lending it a premium appearance while adding a touch of convenience on the inside.
The Hyundai Creta E+, on the other hand, doesn't get much over E variant apart from roof rails, touchscreen audio system (but no Android Auto & Apple CarPlay) and electrically adjustable ORVMs (but not electrically foldable) being the only significant additions. For a vehicle priced at Rs 10 lakh, absence of parking sensors is a big miss, in our opinion. The Verna continues to remain the better equipped of the two.
Takeaway:
Our verdict stays unchanged for these variants as well. The Creta, in its second to the base variant, is still a basic car while the Verna’s cabin will make you feel like you’re sitting inside a modern-day vehicle.
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX(O) vs Hyundai Creta 1.6 SX+
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX(O) Rs 11.41 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 SX+ Rs 12.02 lakh
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX(O) Automatic Rs 12.55 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 SX+ Automatic Rs 13.03 lakh
Features:
In their top variants, both the Verna and the Creta are loaded with a lot of features, and some of them are common. Both the cars get rear parking camera with sensors and dynamic guidelines, projector headlamps with LED DRLs, push-button start with smart key, automatic climate control with cluster ioniser, touchscreen audio system with Arkamys sound, driver seat height adjuster and alloy wheels. Being the newer car here, the Verna gets some extra goodies like side and curtain airbags, electric sunroof, leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.
Takeaway:
With a sunroof and additional airbags, the Verna’s top variant not only feels right to the heart but to the mind as well. And we all know how big a boon ventilated seats can be in a warm country like ours. At under Rs 15 lakh, the Verna’s feature list is very impressive, and we have to say even the Creta’s top variant, which is over Rs 50,000 more expensive, feels lacklustre in comparison.
However, for a moment, if you see the Creta in isolation, it isn’t too bad either since it ticks most of the features you’d want. So if you’re somewhat skewed towards the Creta on the basis of the inherent differences between these two cars that we’ve listed in the table at the beginning of this comparison, we think you can go with the SUV as well. But bear in mind that a facelift is around the corner and it will be better equipped.
Diesel
Hyundai Verna 1.6 EX vs Hyundai Creta 1.4 E
Hyundai Verna 1.6 EX Rs 10.31 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.4 E Rs 9.99 lakh
Features:
The Verna EX gets dual front airbags, ABS, cruise control, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, rear parking camera with sensors and dynamic guidelines, a 5-inch touchscreen audio system with Arkamys sound, automatic headlamps, tilt adjustable steering, driver seat height adjuster and all-four power windows. The Creta E, on the other hand, ticks just the basics such as dual front airbags, ABS, day/night IRVM, tilt-adjustable steering, all-four power windows and AC with rear vents. Absence of a music system is a major miss and it would have been a welcome inclusion if it had height-adjustable driver’s seat and rear parking sensors.
Takeway:
The Verna is again the better option since features in the diesel variants of both the cars are similar to those in the petrol variant. This time, though, the Verna is priced higher but the premium appears justified.
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX vs Hyundai Creta 1.4 S
Hyundai Verna 1.6 SX Rs 11.44 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.4 S Rs 11.38 lakh
Features:
Over the previous variant, the Creta S gets features such as fog lamps, antenna, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors, adjustable front and rear headrest and touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth. But it comes nowhere near the Verna SX’s features list which includes projector headlamps with cornering lamps and LED DRLs, 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, height-adjustable driver seat, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and more.
Takeaway:
The Creta, even in its mid variant, doesn’t offer so much equipment for us to recommend it over the Verna. It offers just basic safety and comfort features while the Verna offers almost the perfect balance of needs and wants with an exhaustive feature list.
Hyundai Verna SX(O) vs Hyundai Creta SX
Hyundai Verna SX(O) Rs 12.75 lakh
Hyundai Creta SX Rs 12.50 lakh
Features:
The SX(O), being the top-spec variant, comes with all the bells and whistles such as side and curtain airbags, electric sunroof, ventilated seats, smart key, leather upholstery among others. The Creta SX, on the other hand, is not the top variant. It gets features like rear parking sensors (but no rear parking camera), 16-inch alloys, projector headlamps with cornering lamps and LEDs, automatic climate control, electrically foldable outside rearview mirrors and rear wiper and washer, silver-chrome finish on front grille, chrome garnish on tailgate and metallic scuff plates
Takeaway:
With a premium of around Rs 25,000, the Verna has to be the pick of the two models here. However, again, in isolation, the Creta isn’t as under-equipped as it appears in front of the Verna. So on the basis of the basic differences that we’ve listed in the table earlier, if the Creta is what suits you better, you can consider its SX variant over the Verna’s SX(O).
Verdict: Which Car To Buy?
Why buy Creta
Ride and ground clearance: While the Creta isn’t the traditional butch SUV, it still rides higher than the Verna and is more suitable for poor quality roads.
Utility: Thanks to its foldable rear seat, the Creta allows you to carry anything from a suitcase to a cycle in the back. Additionally, you also have access to your luggage while on the move.
Cabin space: The Creta is the more spacious of the two.
Why buy Verna
Feature packed: The Verna is packed to the gills when it comes to features.
Bigger boot: At 480 litres, the Verna offer more luggage space than the Creta with 5 people on board.
The current Creta is ageing and is about to receive a facelift this year. The Verna, on the other hand, is fresh from a recent full-model update.
Specifications: Engines
Creta
Verna
Source: CarDekho.com
