2026 car comparison

Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara 2026 comparison

The Hyundai Creta Electric starts at ₹18.03 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara starts at ₹15.99 lakh. Here is how they compare on price, range, power, safety and features, variant by variant.

Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara comparison

Creta Electric vs e Vitara: head to head

  • Creta Electric
  • e Vitara

Starting priceex-showroom, lower is better

Creta Electric ₹18.03 lakh
e Vitara ₹15.99 lakh✓ better

Maximum powermost powerful variant

Creta Electric 169 bhp
e Vitara 172 bhp✓ better

Claimed rangeon a full charge

Creta Electric 510 km
e Vitara 543 km✓ better

Biggest batteryusable capacity

Creta Electric 51.4 kWh
e Vitara 61 kWh✓ better

Airbagstop variant

Creta Electric 6
e Vitara 7✓ better

Crash testadult occupant rating

Creta Electric –
e Vitara 5 / 5 stars

Variantsmore choice

Creta Electric 28✓ better
e Vitara 4

Figures are the best across each car's variants, from the manufacturers' claims. Prices are ex-showroom and indicative.

Creta Electric vs e Vitara: key differences

  • The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹15.99 lakh ex-showroom, ₹2,03,800 less than the Hyundai Creta Electric (₹18.03 lakh).

  • Top variants: the Hyundai Creta Electric goes up to ₹25.22 lakh and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara to ₹20.01 lakh.

  • The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is more powerful, with up to 172 bhp against 169 bhp for the Hyundai Creta Electric.

  • The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara goes further on a charge: up to 543 km claimed range against 510 km for the Hyundai Creta Electric.

  • Biggest battery: 61 kWh in the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, 51.4 kWh in the Hyundai Creta Electric.

  • The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara gets 7 airbags even in its base variant; the Hyundai Creta Electric starts with 6.

  • The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara has a 5-star adult safety rating (Bharat NCAP 2025); we have no crash test result for the Hyundai Creta Electric yet.

The basics

Hyundai Creta Electric Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
Ex-showroom price ₹18.03 lakh – ₹25.22 lakh ₹15.99 lakh – ₹20.01 lakh
Body type Mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Fuel Electric Electric
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Power 133 – 169 bhp 142 – 172 bhp
Battery 42 – 51.4 kWh 49 – 61 kWh
Seats 5 5

Specifications and features, variant by variant

Hyundai Creta Electric Executive 42 kWh Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Delta 49 kWh
Ex-showroom price ₹18,02,800 ₹15,99,000
Engine and performance
Engine type Electric motor (42 kWh) Electric motor (49 kWh)
Power 133 bhp (99 kW) 142 bhp (144 PS)
Torque 255 Nm 192.5 Nm
Turbocharger No Not available
Drive type FWD FWD
Battery and charging
Battery capacity 42 kWh 49 kWh
Battery type Li-ion Li-ion (LFP)
Claimed range 420 km 440 km
Range test cycle ARAI MIDC
Motor type PMSM Not available
AC charging time ~4 h (11 kW, 10-100%) 6.5 h (7 kW, 10-80%); 4.5 h (11 kW)
DC charging time 58 min (50 kW, 10-80%) 45 min (10-80%)
DC charging power 50 kW Not available
Battery warranty 8 yrs / 1.6 lakh km 8 yrs / 1.6 lakh km
Regenerative braking Yes Yes
Dimensions, suspension and wheels
Length 4340 mm 4275 mm
Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Height 1655 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase 2610 mm Not available
Ground clearance 190 mm 185 mm
Boot space 433 L Not available
Doors 5 5
Seating rows 2 2
Turning radius 5.3 m Not available
Front suspension MacPherson strut Not available
Rear suspension Twist beam Not available
Steering type Electric Electric
Front brake Disc Not available
Rear brake Disc Not available
Wheel type Alloy Alloy
Wheel size 17 inch 18 inch
Tyre size 215/60 R17 Not available
Safety
Airbags 6 7
ABS Yes Yes
EBD Yes Yes
ESC Yes Yes
Tyre pressure monitor (TPMS) Yes Yes
Rear parking sensors Yes Yes
Front parking sensors No Yes
ADAS No No
Parking camera Not available No
Rear defogger Not available Yes
Comfort and features
Air conditioner Dual-zone automatic Automatic
Rear AC vents Yes Yes
Power windows All four Not available
Cruise control Yes Not available
Push button start Yes Not available
Sunroof No No
Ventilated seats No No
Powered driver seat No No
Seat upholstery Fabric Fabric
Touchscreen size 10.25 inch 10.1 inch
Digital instrument cluster 10.25 inch 10.25 inch
Ambient lighting No Not available
Headlamps LED LED Projector
LED DRLs Yes Not available
Tail lamps LED Not available
Dual tone roof No No
Wireless charger Not available No
Auto headlamps Not available Yes
Rear wiper washer Not available Yes
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay Not available Wireless
Speakers Not available 4
Fog lamps Not available No

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative; confirm the final price with your dealer. The base (lowest-priced) variant of each car is compared unless you choose others above. Mileage and range are the manufacturers' claimed figures.

Creta Electric vs e Vitara: frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Creta Electric or Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is cheaper. The Hyundai Creta Electric costs ₹18.03 lakh – ₹25.22 lakh and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara ₹15.99 lakh – ₹20.01 lakh (ex-showroom).

Which has more range, the Hyundai Creta Electric or Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, with up to 543 km claimed range against 510 km. Real-world range is usually lower.

Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Creta Electric or Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara makes up to 172 bhp; the Hyundai Creta Electric up to 169 bhp.

Which is safer, the Hyundai Creta Electric or Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?

The Hyundai Creta Electric has 6 airbags. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara has a 5-star adult rating from Bharat NCAP (2025) and 7 airbags.

How many variants do the Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara have?

The Hyundai Creta Electric comes in 28 variants with 42 – 51.4 kWh batteries, and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in 4 with 49 – 61 kWh batteries.

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