Honda HR-V/Vezel vs Hyundai Creta/ix25 comparison

Honda HR-V is the new compact SUV that is smaller than the CR-V and it stands for Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle. This compact SUV competes with Hyundai’s Creta that will soon be exported to multiple car markets from India.

We compare the two to find out which is a better one to pick of the two.

Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Creta design:

The Honda HR-V’s design inspiration is from the CR-V.  It has a similar looking front grille with a slender chrome strip. The headlamps have projector lamps and LEDs for daytime usage. The bonnet has two cuts running from the windshield to the front grille, giving it a nose formation. The round fog lamps are small and have an air dam too. From the side, the HR-V has a sloping roof and this makes the HR-V look sporty.

The rear too looks stylish on the HR-V and it melds well with the overall design. The Honda HR-V is based on the Jazz platform.

The Hyundai Creta or the ix25 has got the looks. This five-seater SUV gets a chunky front grille that is loaded with chrome and the headlamps look sharp. The daytime running LEDs are integrated into the headlamp and this looks a lot more aggressive than the HR-V. From the side again, the Hyundai Creta makes a stronger statement and it has a much better presence than the HR-V. Hyundai has done a fantastic job with the Creta’s styling and this SUV is certainly more handsome looking of the two. The Hyundai Creta is based on a platform that is developed as a hybrid of i20 and i30.

Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Creta Interiors:

The Honda HR-V interiors are chic with a large touchscreen system on the centre console and touchscreen climate control. The steering wheel is picked up from the Jazz and instrument binnacle is made up of three dials. There is even a tyre monitoring system and ESP. The Honda HR-V comes with six airbags and ABS with EBD. The higher variants gets leather upholstery for the seats, steering wheel and even the manual gear stick. The interiors are all black and there is abundant space on the inside, be it any of the rows. The boot too is reasonably sized.

The Hyundai Creta has black and beige interiors and there is all black interiors available in some of the other markets as well. The Creta comes with a more sophisticated set of interiors. The equipment on both are similar and the space as well. Even the Creta has good rear seat space and the boot too is large enough.

Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Creta Performance:

The Honda HR-V is made available with a 1.5-litre and 1.8-litre petrol engine options. These engines come with a six-speed manual transmission and CVT. This comes as an all-wheel drive and even front-wheel drive. The most powerful engine on the HR-V produces 141bhp of power. The curb weight of the HR-V is 1180 to 1320 kilograms.

The Hyundai Creta is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol and there is even a 2.0-litre petrol available on offer. Both these engines come with a six-speed manual and automatic transmission options. The Creta will come with front-wheel and all-wheel drive options as well.

Verdict:

Both the Hyundai Creta and the Honda HR-V are good products to consider however our pick is the Hyundai Creta as it feels a bit more promising and more SUV-ish in its stance.