Both the Hyundai Creta and the Ford EcoSport have enjoyed a good reputation on the market. Many auto-enthusiasts are interested in their differences. So, we will launch a comparison between them based on Ride Quality, On-Road Price, Exterior, Interior, Safety, Mileage, Dimensions, Colours, Ground Clearance, New Car Launch, and Specifications & Features.
Ride Quality
- Hyundai Creta
Driving the Hyundai Creta is one of the most silent and luxury experiences in its segment. The suspension loaded on board is also good and the NVH levels are great, you can hardly find any noises in the cabin.
- Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport is a tough vehicle that you would love driving. Under the hood is 1.5-litre petrol or diesel engine. In the petrol variants, you can choose either a 5/6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. So, it means that you can enjoy a vehicle that provides you with a stable high-speed performance and quick accelerator feedback.
On-Road price in New Delhi (some cities prices are lower than this)
- Hyundai Creta on-road price:
The Hyundai Creta starts its price at ₹ 11.4 Lakhs with a peak price of ₹ 18.73 Lakhs. And there are 22 available variants, among which 19 are equipped with manual transmission and 3 are automatic.
- Ford EcoSport on-road price:
The Ford EcoSport has listed a price range from ₹ 8.04 Lakhs to ₹ 11.61 Lakhs. The petrol version starts its price at ₹ 8.04 Lakhs and stops at ₹ 11.43 Lakhs. The diesel version ranges from ₹ 8.54 Lakhs to ₹ 11.61 Lakhs.
It is obvious that the Hyundai Creta is much more expensive than the Ford EcoSport. The starting price of Creta is already the peak price of EcoSport. We can learn that the Creta could be a segment above than the EcoSport just from the price positioning. But let’s keep reading and dig out more differences.
Safety
- Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta is quite well loaded in the safety features: 6 Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, Engine immobilizer, Remote Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, and Child Safety Lock. Besides, the Hyundai Creta got a 4-stars rating in the latest safety test, which was launched by the Latin NCAP. For more detailed safety information, click here.
- Ford EcoSport
With the help of 6 Airbags, Child Seat Anchor Points, Seat Belt Warning and other safety-assist features loaded on board, the EcoSport also scored a 4-stars rating in the safety test launched by EURONCAP.
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
Brake Assist (BA) |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Hill Hold Control |
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Traction Control System (TC/TCS) |
Engine immobilizer |
Keyless Central Locking |
Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Child Safety Lock |
If you want more detailed safety information of Ford EcoSport, click here.
Exterior
- Hyundai Creta exterior:
The Hyundai Creta is quite outstanding; it has the look that you would spot out immediately from the crowd. The sharp headlamp with DRL and the fresh-look front grille make the Creta more sporty appeal.
- Ford EcoSport exterior:
The new EcoSport has refreshed its automatic HID headlamps and DRLs. The front grille in black also looks premium. Besides, EcoSport also has some highlights such as the extraordinary black disposal to the fog lamp bezel.
But in general, these two vehicles do not show many differences in the exterior, some consumers may easily get confused in distinguishing these two cars by their exterior.
Interior
- Hyundai Creta interior:
The Hyundai Creta has recently received some upgrades, such as the contrasting metallic finish on the air-conditioner vents, which makes the already comfortable cabin more comfortable.
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Driver Seat Adjustment |
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment |
4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) |
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Seat Upholstery |
Leather |
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel |
Yes |
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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob |
Yes |
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Driver Armrest |
Yes |
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Rear Passenger Seats |
Bench |
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Ventilated Seats |
Front only |
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Ventilated Seat Type |
Heated and cooled |
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Interiors |
Dual Tone |
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Rear Armrest |
With Cup Holder |
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Folding Rear Seat |
Full |
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Front Seat Pockets |
Yes |
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Head-rests |
Front & Rear |
- Ford EcoSport interior:
All of the Ford EcoSport variants get a touchscreen-based infotainment system with an embedded navigation system, which is very handy for your driving, except for the basic version. However, one of the disadvantages is its narrow cabin, which lacks enough shoulder room on the rear seat. Moreover, the cabin plastics are inconsistent and the instrument console is a little bit out of date.
Petrol & diesel mileage
- Hyundai Creta petrol & diesel mileage:
The official claimed petrol mileage of Hyundai Creta is 15.29 kmpl, and the mileage of diesel variants is from 17.01 to 21.38 kmpl.
- Ford EcoSport petrol & diesel mileage:
According to the official claimed statistics, the petrol versions of EcoSport have the mileage around 14.7 to 15.9kmpl. And the diesel versions have the mileage of 21.7kmpl.
In this round, these two vehicles are well-matched and it’s hard to say which one is better. Both of them have a good mileage performance based on the official statistics.
Dimensions
- Hyundai Creta dimensions ( length/weight/width/height ):
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Length |
4270 mm |
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Width |
1780 mm |
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Height |
1665 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2590 mm |
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Kerb weight |
1250kg |
- Ford EcoSport dimensions ( length/weight/width/height ):
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Length |
3998 mm |
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Width |
1765 mm |
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Height |
1647 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2519 mm |
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Kerb Weight |
1300 kg |
These two SUVs are quite similar to each other in dimensions. However, we can still spot out that the Hyundai Creta is 272mm higher, 15mm wider, 18mm longer, 71mm longer in wheelbase than the Ford EcoSport. So, in general, the Creta appears slightly bigger than the EcoSport.
Colours
- Hyundai Creta colours:
The Hyundai Creta offers 9 available colours: Polar White, Stardust, Phantom Black, Polar White / Phantom Black, Marina Blue, Passion Orange, Passion Orange / Phantom Black, Fiery Red, and Typhoon Silver.
- Ford EcoSport colours:
EcoSport is available in 7 colours: Lightning Blue, Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Canyon Ridge, Race Red, Absolute Black, and Smoke Grey.
Ground Clearance
- Hyundai Creta ground clearance: 190mm
- Ford EcoSport ground clearance: 200mm
For the ground clearance, the Hyundai Creta is 10 mm less than the Ford EcoSport, which is a worse performance for it might be not capable of dealing with some bad road conditions.
New Car Launch
- Hyundai Creta new car launch:
The Hyundai is planning to launch a brand new Creta, but it is not available in India yet.
Specifications & Features
- Hyundai Creta specifications & features:
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Engine |
1396cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1591cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1582cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
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Engine Type |
U2 VGT CRDi |
Petrol Dual VTVT |
U2 VGT CRDi |
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Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Petrol |
Diesel |
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Max Power (bhp@rpm) |
89 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
122 bhp @ 6400 rpm |
126 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
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Max Torque (Nm@rpm) |
220 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
151 Nm @ 4850 rpm |
260 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
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Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) |
21.38 |
15.29 |
19.67 |
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Transmission |
Manual - 6 Gears |
Manual - 6 Gears/Automatic |
Manual - 6 Gears/Automatic |
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Turbocharger / Supercharger |
Turbocharged, Variable Geometry |
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Turbocharged, Variable Geometry |
There are three main specifications and features loaded on the Hyundai Creta.
- Ford EcoSport specifications & features:
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Engine |
1496 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1498cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
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Engine Type |
1.5L Ti-VCT (Petrol) |
1.5L DV5 (Diesel) |
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Max Power (bhp@rpm) |
121 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
99 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
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Max Torque (Nm@rpm) |
149 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
215 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
Manual - 5 Gears |
Manual - 5 Gears |
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Turbocharger / Supercharger |
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Turbocharged, Fixed Geometry |
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Emission Standard |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
Conclusion:
Both the Hyundai Creta and the Ford EcoSport are good vehicles in each segment; however, considering the comparison of parameters, the Hyundai Creta would be a little bit better than the Ford EcoSport. So, if you are holding a budget over ₹ 11.4 Lakhs, do not hesitate and go for the Hyundai Creta. And if you are holding a budget under ₹ 11.4 Lakhs, the Ford EcoSport would be a better choice.
