Given that Kia has successfully created a mystery around the Syros by hiding its ground clearance or the price of the variants, people have started to compare it with Hyundai’s most popular SUV, the Creta. Given that the vehicles share their diesel engines, it makes sense to compare them as well, especially for someone who is willing to get the diesel option. However, even otherwise, the Syros vs. Creta comparison is a very interesting one, as it highlights one of the key focuses of Kia’s key offerings: space and comfort.
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Kia Syros vs. Hyundai Creta: Basic Differences
Kia Syros | Hyundai Creta | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3995 x 1800 x 1665 mm | 4330 x 1790 x 1635 mm |
Boot Capacity | 393 liters | 433 liters |
Ground Clearance | TBA | 190 mm |
Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Petrol Engine (NA) | Naturally aspirated engine not available | 1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) naturally aspirated engine: 115PS of peak power and 144Nm of peak torque |
Petrol Engine (Turbo) | 1.0-liter (998cc, 3-cylinder) turbo petrol engine: 120 PS of peak power and 172 Nm of peak torque | 1.5-liter (1482cc, 4-cylinder) turbo petrol engine, 160 PS of peak power and 253 Nm of peak torque |
Diesel Engine | 1.5-liter (1497cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque | 1.5-liter (1493cc, 4-cylinder) turbo diesel engine: 116PS of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque |
Transmission Options | 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed TC | 6-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed TC, 7-speed DCT |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 liters | 50 liters |
Wheel Size | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15, 215/60 R16 and 215/55 R17. |
Airbags (Base Variant) | 6-airbags | 6-airbags |
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Kia Syros vs. Hyundai Creta: Starting Price
Kia Syros | Hyundai Creta | |
Starting Price (Ex-Showroom) | Expected: Rs. 9 to 10 lakh (ex-showroom) | Rs. 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the baseline petrol variant Rs. 12.55 lakh (ex-showroom) for the baseline diesel variant |
Kia Syros vs. Hyundai Creta: Key Takeaways
- Being a sub-4 meter SUV, the Syros is naturally smaller than the Creta, which measures 4.3 meters in length.
- However, the Syros is wider and taller than the Creta, implying that it might offer more space on the inside, especially more headroom.
- Hyundai Creta offers a longer wheelbase.
- When it comes to engines, the Creta offers three options: NA petrol, turbo petrol, and turbo diesel. On the other hand, the Syros offers two options: turbo petrol and turbo diesel (the same engine as the Seltos and Creta).
- The Syros is available in a 6-speed manual transmission, a 7-speed DCT transmission, and a 6-speed torque converter. On the flip side, the Hyundai Creta is also available in the aforementioned transmission options, along with CVT.
- With respect to fuel tank capacity, the Creta has the upper hand.
- Even in terms of tire size, the Creta has the upper hand.
- Both cars offer six airbags from the base variant.
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