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Hyundai Creta vs Skoda Kushaq

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Hyundai Creta
Skoda Kushaq

Hyundai

Creta

From ₹10.91 Lakh

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Skoda

Kushaq

From ₹10.69 Lakh

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Hyundai CretaE Petrol MT · ₹10.91 Lakh
Skoda KushaqClassic+ 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Creta: ₹10.91 Lakh Kushaq: ₹10.69 Lakh (ahead) Kushaq ₹21,700 cheaper
Safety Creta: 3 stars Kushaq: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Mileage Creta: 17.4 kmpl Kushaq: 19.66 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Creta: 115 PS Kushaq: 115 PS Torque 143.8 vs 178 Nm
Boot Creta: 433 litres (ahead) Kushaq: 385 litres Length 4,330 vs 4,225 mm
Versions Creta: 23 (ahead) Kushaq: 12 Only Creta: diesel, manual

Pick the Creta for the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Kushaq for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.91 Lakh
₹10.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.54 Lakh
₹12.22 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,063 a month
₹20,536 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
115 PS
115 PS
Torque
143.8 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17.4 kmpl
19.66 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
Compact European Performance SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L MPi) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)
Engine Config
1.5L MPi Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
0-100
8.9 sec (1.5L Turbo DCT) / 10.5 sec (Diesel)
8.8 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
190 km/h
185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-speed manual / IVT automatic (1.5 MPi petrol) / 7-speed DCT (1.5 turbo petrol, King only) / 6-speed torque-converter automatic (diesel)
6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI, Aisin AQ300) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Gears
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
6 / 8-AT / 7-DSG
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 8-Speed AT)
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on Monte Carlo)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
17-inch 'Vega' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Monte Carlo Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,330 mm
4,225 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1,635 mm (with roof rails)
1,612 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,240 kg - 1,360 kg
1,220 kg - 1,305 kg
Boot Space
433 Litres
385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2022): 3 stars for adult occupants (8/17) and 3 stars for children (28.29/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules. The pre-facelift Creta built in Indonesia scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP in 2022.
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.64/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Volkswagen Taigun, before the 2026 facelift.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags Standard across all Signature / Monte Carlo trims (Dual front on base)
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist HAC, ABS with EBD, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense with 19 Autonomous Features: Forward Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Warning)
None
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster)
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Seamless Integrated Dual 10.25-inch Displays: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with BlueLink
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Gaana In-Built
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Cluster with Customizable Multi-Drive & ADAS Visualizations
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Custom Red/Black Monte Carlo Themes
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink Connected Car Technology with 70+ Features, In-Built JioSaavn, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-Cooling
MySkoda Connect with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts, SOS Alert
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Central Speaker & Dynamic Subwoofer
6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Dedicated Subwoofer in Spare Wheel Well & Amplifier
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats & Rear Window Sunshades
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Black & Red Leatherette (Monte Carlo) + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Voice Control & Rear AC Vents
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Positioning Lamp & DRLs
Full LED Crystalline Headlamps with Integrated L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Stop Lamp
Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Crystalline Facets & Smoked Dark Chrome Accents
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps & Integrated DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Gloss Black Monte Carlo Roof & Mirrors, Silver Roof Rails & Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
23 versions
12 versions
Price range
₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.31 Lakh
₹10.69 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

E Petrol MT₹10.91 Lakh Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT₹10.69 Lakh Kushaq ₹21,700 less

Petrol, automatic

EX(O) Petrol IVT₹14.49 Lakh Signature 1.0 TSI AT₹15.59 Lakh Kushaq ₹1.09 lakh more

Only the Creta sells a diesel, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹12.61 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Creta E Petrol MT against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT

CityCretaKushaqGap
Mumbai₹12.75 Lakh₹12.44 LakhKushaq ₹31,833 less
Pune₹12.75 Lakh₹12.44 LakhKushaq ₹31,833 less
New Delhi₹12.54 Lakh₹12.22 LakhKushaq ₹31,399 less
Bengaluru₹13.31 Lakh₹12.98 LakhKushaq ₹32,918 less
Chennai₹13.43 Lakh₹13.1 LakhKushaq ₹33,135 less
Hyderabad₹13.46 Lakh₹13.13 LakhKushaq ₹33,135 less
Ahmedabad₹12.1 Lakh₹11.8 LakhKushaq ₹30,531 less
Kolkata₹12.54 Lakh₹12.22 LakhKushaq ₹31,399 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Creta or the Kushaq?

The Kushaq, by ₹21,700 on the versions compared here: Creta E Petrol MT at ₹10.91 Lakh against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.54 Lakh against ₹12.22 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Kushaq claims 19.66 kmpl against 17.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Creta: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Kushaq: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Creta has 6 airbags and the Kushaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Creta E Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 143.8 Nm and the Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Creta is 105 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Creta and 385 litres in the Kushaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,063 a month for the Creta and ₹20,536 for the Kushaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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