Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Which Should You Buy?
A side-by-side comparison of price, depreciation, specifications and known issues to help you decide between the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos in the South African market.
Hyundai Creta
7.4
Strong Buy
VS
Kia Seltos
7.2
Solid Buy
Kia Seltos is the more affordable option to buy used.
Hyundai Creta holds its value better over 5 years.
| Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Retail Price | R285k | R280k |
| Est. Trade Price | R250k | R245k |
| Annual Sales (SA) | ~2,400 | ~3,200 |
| 5yr Depreciation | 32% | 35% |
| RideReport Score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Engine | 1.5L MPI Petrol | 1.5L CRDi turbodiesel 4-cyl |
| Power | 113 kW @ 6,300 rpm | 100 kW (134 bhp) |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual | 6-speed automatic (CVT-style logic) |
| Fuel consumption | 7.5–8.5 L/100 km (combined) | 6.8 L/100 km combined (official) |
| Known issues | 3 | 3 |
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