Hyundai Creta Top Model VS Tata Harrier Pure+ S : Which one should you buy?

Hyundai Creta is one of the best selling SUVs in India and best selling Hyundai in the world. It is easily blind pick for many buyers as it offers a long list of features, it’s easy to drive, and gets a refined diesel engine. Also, all this comes at an exciting price as the top model of the Hyundai Creta costs for Rs 23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). But, is that the only option to go for? Or should you look for some other alternatives? Well, we think the newly launched Harrier can be a great alternative. Why so? Let’s find out.

Comparison

Today we have the top model of the Hyundai Creta SX(O) diesel automatic variant which is priced at Rs 23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The Harrier belongs to a segment above the Creta and so is priced on the higher side. The Harrier is priced at Rs 18.25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the base Smart variant and goes all the way up to Rs 31.15 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the top Fearless #Dark variant. However, for a fair comparison, we will choose the Pure+ S variant of the Harrier which is priced at Rs 23.20 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

Hyundai Creta Top Model VS Tata Harrier – Dimensions

The biggest difference between both the SUVs is the dimensions. The Creta is slotted in the C-SUV segment while the Harrier is a mid-size segment SUV. Talking about the dimensions, Hyundai Creta measures as – 4,300mm long, 1,790mm wide and 1,635mm tall. Whereas the wheelbase is 2,610mm. On the other hand, the Tata Harrier measures – 4,605mm long, 1.922mm wide and 1,718mm tall. The wheelbase of the Harrier is 2,741mm.

So as you can see the Harrier is longer, wider and taller than the Creta. The Harrier also has a longer wheelbase which is approx 100mm more than the Creta. Now don’t fall for numbers and consider the Creta a compact SUV. The Creta is definitely a spacious car but the large dimensions and long wheelbase of the Harrier enhances the comfort even further. So if you want a spacious car from the two, the Harrier should be the ideal choice.

Features

Now the Creta is definitely a feature loaded SUV. The extensive list of features include – Auto dimming IRVM, Ventilated front seats, Power driver seat, 17-inch machined alloy wheel, Leather upholstery, 8 Speakers Bose sound system, 10.25-Inch Touchscreen, Wired Android Auto & Apple carplay, 8-inch full-colour instrument cluster, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold (Auto only), Paddle Shifters (Auto only),Ambient Lighting, Remote Engine Start, Drive modes, Air Purifier, Cruise Control, Automatic Climate Control, Wireless Phone Charger, LED Headlamps, and Panoramic Sunroof.

Talking about the Harrier Pure + S variant, the features you get are – Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof, Auto Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Smart Key with Push-Button Start, Cruise Control, Drive Modes, Terrain Modes, Rear Wiper, Tilt & Telescopic – Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Connected LED DRLs, Connected LED Tail Lamp, Electrically Adjust & Fold ORVM, TPMS, 10.25-inch Infotainment Touchscreen, 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Rear View Camera, LED Projector Head Lamps, LED Tail Lamps, Automatic Climate Control, and 17-inch Alloy Wheels.

Hyundai Creta Top Model VS Tata Harrier – Engine Specifications

Hyundai Creta is offered with two engine options – a 1.5-litre petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Talking about the diesel engine, it is a 1.5-litre unit which is capable of producing 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. With diesel, you get options for manual and automatic transmission. Buyers interested for petrol engines, it gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 113bhp and 144Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated with CVT and manual transmissions. However, on the top variants, Hyundai Creta only gets a CVT gearbox for petrol engine.

The Harrier on the other hand is offered with only one diesel engine option. Although a single option, the Harrier’s engine is bigger and more powerful than Creta’s diesel engine. It gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine which produces 168bhp and 350Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated with manual and automatic transmission. However, if you are willing to pay around Rs 1.65 lakh over the Pure + S variant, you will get an automatic variant with Pure + S. Also, for the automatic variant it gets some specific features like Paddle Shifters and E-Shifter.

Conclusion

So after taking you through the details of the Creta top model and the Harrier Pure + S variant, the decision is entirely yours as to which car to buy. However, we can make things less complicated for you. The reasons for considering Hyundai Creta would be – option for petrol engine, more features than Harrier Pure + S, and a mileage-focused diesel engine. Whereas, these should be your priorities to consider the Harrier – decently feature loaded Pure + S variant, powerful diesel engine, more cabin space, bigger dimensions, and modern looking SUV with excellent road presence!

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