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Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Kia Sorento starts at ₹27.99 L and the Hyundai Creta at ₹10.91 L, a difference of ₹17.08 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹18.96 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Kia Sorento

₹27.99 L - ₹40.39 L

Hyundai Creta

₹10.91 L - ₹20.06 L

Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta

Specifications

Parameter

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Price

₹27.99 L - ₹40.39 L

₹10.91 L - ₹20.06 L

Body Type

SUV

Fuel Type

Diesel/Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic/Manual

Engine

2.2 CRDi, Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid

1.5L U2 CRDi,1.5L MPi

Engine Displacement

1598 - 2151 cc

1493,1497 cc

Torque

Power

178 - 190 bhp

114bhp@4000rpm,113.18bhp@6300rpm

Mileage

17.01 kmpl to 24.08 kmpl

19.1 kmpl,17.7 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

7 Seats

5 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

176 mm

190 mm

Boot Space

179 Litres

433 Litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

67 Litres

50 Litres

L Price

2799000

1091000

H Price

4039000

2006000

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Engine Type

Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid

1.5L U2 CRDi

Displacement

1598 cc

1493 cc

Max Power

178bhp

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque

265Nm

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

No. of Cylinders

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6 -Speed AT

6-Speed AT

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid

—

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Valve Configuration

—

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

—

CRDi

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity

67 Litres

—

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Diesel Mileage ARAI

—

19.1 kmpl

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

—

50 Litres

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Gear Type

Rack & Pinion

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Boot Space Rear Seat Folding

813 Litres

—

Turning Radius

—

5.3 m

Alloy Wheel Size Front

—

17 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

—

17 Inch

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Length

4815 mm

4330 mm

Width

1900 mm

1790 mm

Height

1785 mm

1635 mm

Boot Space

179 Litres

—

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2815 mm

2610 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

—

190 mm

No. of Doors

—

Reported Boot Space

—

433 Litres

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Boot Opening

Powered

—

Power Steering

Air Conditioner

Heater

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Ventilated Seats

Electric Adjustable Seats

Front Only

Front

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Seat Headrest

Adjustable

—

Adjustable Headrest

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Rear AC Vents

Lumbar Support

—

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Foldable Rear Seat

2nd Row 60

Engine Start/Stop Button

Voice Commands

Paddle Shifters

USB Charger

Front & Rear

Central Console Armrest

With Storage

Drive Modes

Idle Start-Stop System

Drive Mode Types

Eco| Sport | Smart

ECO|NORMAL|SPORT

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Trunk Light

—

Vanity Mirror

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

—

KeyLess Entry

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Hands-Free Tailgate

—

Rear Window Sunblind

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Additional Features

—

Map lamps, Sunglass holder, Electric parking brake with auto hold, Traction control modes (Snow, Mud, Sand)

Voice assisted sunroof

—

Interior

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Glove Box

Lighting

Ambient light

—

Digital Cluster

Full

Digital Cluster Size

12.3

10.25 Inch

Upholstery

Leather

Leatherette

Ambient Light Colour (numbers)

—

Tachometer

—

Digital Odometer

—

Dual Tone Dashboard

—

Additional Features

—

Dual tone gray interiors, 2-step rear reclining seat, Door scuff plates, D-Cut steering wheel, Inside door handles (Metal finish), Rear parcel tray, Soothing amber ambient light, Rear seat headrest cushion, Leatherette pack (Steering wheel, Gear knob, Door armrest), Driver seat adjust Electric 8 way

Exterior

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Adjustable Headlamps

—

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window Washer

Rear Window Defogger

Rear Spoiler

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Projector Headlamps

Roof Rails

Automatic Headlamps

—

Fog Lights

Front

—

Antenna

Shark Fin

Sunroof

Panoramic

Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

Powered & Folding

Wheels Type

Alloy

—

Exterior Camera

360° Camera

—

Tyre Size

235/ 55 R19

215/60 R17

Tyre Type

Radial & Tubeless

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Size

19 Inch

—

LED DRLs

LED Headlamps

LED Taillights

LED Fog Lamps

—

Wheel Covers

—

Alloy Wheels

—

Integrated Antenna

—

Boot Opening

—

Electronic

Puddle Lamps

—

Additional Features

—

Front & rear skid plate, Lightening arch C-pillar, LED high mounted stop lamp, Rear horizon LED lamp, Body colour Outside door mirrors, Side sill garnish, Quad beam LED headlamp, Horizon LED positioning lamp & DRLs, LED tail lamps, Black chrome parametric radiator grille, Diamond cut alloys, LED turn signal with sequential function, Chrome Outside door handles,Exclusive knight emblem

Safety

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

—

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Descent Control

—

Hill Assist

Safety Airbags

Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee

—

Central Locking

—

Anti-Theft Alarm

—

Driver Airbag

—

Passenger Airbag

—

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

—

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

—

Curtain Airbag

—

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

—

Seat Belt Warning

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Traction Control

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Rear Camera

—

With Guidedlines

Anti-Theft Device

—

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

—

Driver's Window

Speed Alert

—

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

—

Knee Airbags

—

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

—

Driver and Passenger

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

—

360 View Camera

—

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Radio

Wireless Phone Charging

Bluetooth Connectivity

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

10.25 Inch

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

No. of Speakers

Usb Ports

Speakers

Front & Rear

Integrated 2DIN Audio

—

Connectivity

—

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Inbuilt Apps

—

JioSaavan

Tweeters

—

Subwoofer

—

Additional Features

—

10.25 inch HD audio video navigation system, JioSaavan music streaming, Hyundai Bluelink, Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

—

Driver Attention Warning

Adaptive Cruise Control

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Adaptive High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Autonomous Parking

Semi

—

Blind Spot Monitor

—

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

Kia Sorento

Hyundai Creta

Remote Vehicle Status Check

—

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

In Car Remote Control App

—

Remote AC On/Off

—

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

—

Inbuilt APPs

Kia Connect 2.0

Live Location

—

Google / Alexa Connectivity

—

SOS Button

—

RSA

—

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Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Kia Sorento starts at ₹27.99 L and the Hyundai Creta at ₹10.91 L, a difference of ₹17.08 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹18.96 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The Kia Sorento number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic and the Hyundai Creta number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Space and practicality: The Hyundai Creta takes 433 litres against 179, about 254 litres more. That is roughly one extra cabin-size bag of extra room.

What one gives that the other does not: The Kia Sorento adds Hybrid Type, Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity, Steering Gear Type, Boot Space Rear Seat Folding and Boot Space. The Hyundai Creta adds Central Locking, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag and Side Airbag. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Hyundai Creta if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹17.08 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Kia Sorento if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Engine Type without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Kia Sorento offers Hybrid Type.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

Hyundai Creta is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta?+

The ex-showroom price difference between Kia Sorento and Hyundai Creta is ₹17.08 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹18.96 L.

Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta, which has better mileage?+

These figures are not like for like. The Kia Sorento number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic and the Hyundai Creta number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Creta?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.