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    Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Space Comparison

    Published On Jun 13, 2020 08:00 AM By Dhruv for Hyundai Creta 2020-2024

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    Can the Hyundai Creta be more spacious than the Kia Seltos despite being identical underneath?

    After being forced to wait a couple of months since its launch, we finally got our hands on the 2020 Creta. One of the first things we did was whip out the measuring tape and start sizing up its interior. After all, a spacious cabin is one of the most desirable traits in a car. Having made our observations, we are now comparing them to the Creta’s closest competitor that also happens to be its cousin, the Kia Seltos. Let us start with the external dimensions first. 

    Dimensions

     

    Hyundai Creta

    Kia Seltos

    Difference

    Length

    4300mm

    4315mm

    15mm (Seltos is longer)

    Width

    1790mm

    1800mm

    10mm (Seltos is wider)

    Height (including roof rails)

    1635mm

    1645mm

    10mm (Seltos is taller)

    Wheelbase

    2610mm

    2610mm

    Nil

    Boot Space

    433 litres

    433 litres

    Nil

    The Seltos is longer, wider and taller than the Creta by a small margin, and one doesn’t need a measuring tape to find that out as it is quite evident when you look at both cars side-by-side. Does that mean the Seltos is the more spacious offering? Not exactly, as the Creta matches the Seltos in two very important numbers, wheelbase and the boot space on offer.

    Front-row Space

    Measurement (in mm)

    Hyundai Creta

    Kia Seltos

    Legroom (min-max)

    900-1100mm

    915-1070mm

    Kneeroom(min-max)

    570-790mm

    560-770mm

    Headroom(min-max)

    875-990mm

    870-970mm

    Seat base length

    485mm

    515mm

    Seat base width

    500mm

    450mm

    Seatback height

    620mm

    610mm

    Cabin width

    1385mm

    1395mm

    Ideal Kneeroom

    650mm

    635mm

    Ideal Legroom*

    975mm

    960mm

    * The ideal kneeroom and legroom for the front row is calculated by positioning the front passenger seat in such a manner that its 77 cm away from the bottom point of the rear seat backrest.

    • The Creta offers more kneeroom, legroom and even more headroom than the Seltos. An advantage in these three areas means that the Hyundai SUV is better at accommodating taller passengers than its Kia counterpart. That said, most occupants will not be able to make out these differences.  

    • The Seltos strikes back with a longer seat base, and that translates to better underthigh support. This will be especially noticeable on longer journeys.

    • The Creta, however, offers a wider seat base, meaning that it can fit bigger body types more comfortably.

    • The Seltos has an advantage when it comes to the cabin width and seat back height but the difference is so marginal that it wouldn’t be noticeable in the real world.

    • According to our standardized measurement test, the Creta offers marginally better kneeroom and legroom when the front seats are set to an ideal driving position. In this test, we set the seats in such a position that the space offered in the rear is equal in both cars.

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    Second-row Space

    Measurement (in mm)

    Hyundai Creta

    Kia Seltos

    Shoulder room

    1350mm

    1320mm

    Headroom

    915mm

    945mm

    Knee room (min-max)

    635-860mm

    615-830mm

    Seat base width

    1290mm

    1240mm

    Seat base length

    470mm

    450mm

    Seat back height

    640mm

    625mm

    Ideal kneeroom*

    745mm

    735mm

    * The ideal kneeroom in the second row is calculated by positioning the front driving seat in such a manner that the brake pedal is one metre away from the base of the front seat's backrest.

    • The Creta offers more shoulder room and has a wider seat base, signalling that three at the back would be more comfortable in the Hyundai SUV.

    • The Creta offers a taller seat back as well, although the Seltos offers more head space. This is because of the panoramic sunroof that Hyundai is offering in the Creta. So while taller passengers will find their back to be more comfortable in the Creta, they will find it hitting the roof more often in the Hyundai SUV too. For passengers who have an ideal height (around 5 feet 7inches), both cars should be equally comfortable in this regard.

    • The Creta also offers a longer seat base, meaning rear passengers would be more comfortable in the Creta on longer journeys.

    • The Seltos offers less space than the Creta when it comes to kneeroom as well. Even in our standardized measurement test with the front driving seat seat to a similar position in both the cars, the Creta offered more kneeroom.

    Takeaway

    Despite having slightly smaller proportions on the outside, clever engineering has allowed the Hyundai Creta to offer more space inside the cabin. If you are considering buying one of these two SUVs and space is a big decision-making factor for you, the Creta is the better choice hands down. More so if you will be spending a generous amount of time in the back seat. That said, most occupants will not be able to make out these differences in the closely matched Creta and Seltos. A bonus offering in the Hyundai Creta is that its panoramic sunroof will make its already spacious cabin feel a tad more roomy.

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