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Hyundai Creta vs Tata Sierra

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hyundai Creta
Tata Sierra

Hyundai

Creta

From ₹10.91 Lakh

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Tata

Sierra

From ₹11.49 Lakh

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Hyundai CretaEX Diesel MT · ₹13.73 Lakh
Tata SierraSmart+ L Diesel MT · ₹13.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Creta: ₹13.73 Lakh Sierra: ₹13.49 Lakh (ahead) Sierra ₹24,000 cheaper
Safety Creta: 3 stars Sierra: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Creta: 21.8 kmpl (ahead) Sierra: 21.26 kmpl Claimed
Power Creta: 116 PS Sierra: 118 PS (ahead) Torque 250 vs 260 Nm
Boot Creta: 433 litres Sierra: 622 litres (ahead) Length 4,330 vs 4,340 mm
Versions Creta: 23 Sierra: 36 (ahead)

Pick the Creta for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Sierra for the lower price, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.73 Lakh
₹13.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹15.96 Lakh
₹15.69 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹26,812 a month
₹26,359 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
116 PS
118 PS
Torque
250 Nm
260 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
21.8 kmpl
21.26 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, Diesel
Dark Edition
Not listed
Offered on Pure L, Pure L (O), Pure+ L, Adventure+ L, Accomplished and Accomplished+ for 20,000 to 30,000 rupees over the standard version

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L MPi) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
Not listed
Engine Config
1.5L MPi Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
8.9 sec (1.5L Turbo DCT) / 10.5 sec (Diesel)
Not listed
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Hyperion), 1.5L Turbo-Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
50 litres

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)
Not listed
Gears
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-speed manual, 7-speed DCA dual-clutch (NA petrol), 6-speed torque-converter automatic (turbo petrol and diesel). The turbo petrol is automatic only
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
17-inch Steel/Alloy up to 19-inch Alloy depending on variant
Tyre Size
215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial
225/55 R19 (top variants)
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,330 mm
4340 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1841 mm
Height
1,635 mm (with roof rails)
1715 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2730 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
205 mm
Kerb Weight
1,240 kg - 1,360 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
433 Litres
622 (1257 with rear seats folded), split tailgate design
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not listed

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.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.14/32) and 5 stars for children (44.73/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Standard
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)
Not listed
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)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster)
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Available on higher variants, over 20 features including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist
Parking Aid
Not listed
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors
Other Safety Features
Not listed
ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill hold assist

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Seamless Integrated Dual 10.25-inch Displays: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with BlueLink
Triple-screen dashboard, up to 12.3-inch central display on top variants
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Cluster with Customizable Multi-Drive & ADAS Visualizations
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink Connected Car Technology with 70+ Features, In-Built JioSaavn, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-Cooling
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Central Speaker & Dynamic Subwoofer
Not listed
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Panoramic sunroof (higher variants)
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats & Rear Window Sunshades
Not listed
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Voice Control & Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, built-in navigation
Sound System
Not listed
12-speaker JBL Black audio system with subwoofer, SonicShaft soundbar, Dolby Atmos

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Positioning Lamp & DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Stop Lamp
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps & Integrated DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Design Note
Not listed
Split tailgate design in tribute to the original Sierra

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
Standard Tata Motors India factory warranty, extendable via paid Tata Motors Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Pristine White, Bengal Rouge, Munnar Mist, Coorg Clouds, Pure Grey, Andaman Adventure (dual-tone black roof options available)

Choice

Versions
23 versions
36 versions
Price range
₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.31 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
6 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 Smart+ Petrol MT₹11.49 Lakh Sierra ₹58,300 more

Diesel, manual

E Diesel MT₹12.61 Lakh Smart+ Diesel MT₹12.99 Lakh Sierra ₹38,000 more EX Diesel MT₹13.73 Lakh Smart+ L Diesel MT₹13.49 Lakh Sierra ₹24,000 less

Petrol, automatic

EX(O) Petrol IVT₹14.49 Lakh Pure Petrol DCA₹14.49 Lakh Sierra ₹700 less

Diesel, automatic

EX(O) Diesel AT₹16.15 Lakh Pure Diesel AT₹15.99 Lakh Sierra ₹16,200 less

Turbo petrol, automatic

King Turbo Petrol DCT₹19.91 Lakh Accomplished Turbo Petrol AT₹19.99 Lakh Sierra ₹7,700 more

On-road price by city

Creta EX Diesel MT against Sierra Smart+ L Diesel MT

CityCretaSierraGap
Mumbai₹16.16 Lakh₹15.89 LakhSierra ₹27,360 less
Pune₹16.16 Lakh₹15.89 LakhSierra ₹27,360 less
New Delhi₹15.96 Lakh₹15.69 LakhSierra ₹27,000 less
Bengaluru₹16.64 Lakh₹16.36 LakhSierra ₹28,080 less
Chennai₹16.79 Lakh₹16.51 LakhSierra ₹28,320 less
Hyderabad₹16.82 Lakh₹16.53 LakhSierra ₹28,320 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 Sierra?

The Sierra, by ₹24,000 on the versions compared here: Creta EX Diesel MT at ₹13.73 Lakh against Sierra Smart+ L Diesel MT at ₹13.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.96 Lakh against ₹15.69 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Creta claims 21.8 kmpl against 21.26 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 Sierra: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Creta has 6 airbags and the Sierra 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Creta EX Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm and the Sierra Smart+ L Diesel MT makes 118 PS and 260 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Sierra is 10 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Creta and 622 litres in the Sierra.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,812 a month for the Creta and ₹26,359 for the Sierra, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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