2025 Tata Sierra vs Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Price, Size, Engine And Features Compared

The compact SUV segment in India is already packed with strong contenders and the arrival of the Tata Sierra has made the competition even more exciting. The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos have been long time favourites for their features, performance and versatility and now the Sierra joins them with a bold design, a larger body and an impressive feature list

This guide highlights the key differences in price, size, engines, features and safety to help you choose the right SUV

Price and Variants

Tata Sierra

Tata has brought back the Sierra name with the 2025 model, offered in seven variants: Smart Plus, Pure, Pure Plus, Adventure, Adventure Plus, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus. Prices start at Rs 11.49 lakh (ex showroom). Complete variant-wise prices will be shared later. Bookings begin on 16 December 2025 and deliveries start on 15 January 2026

Hyundai Creta

The Creta is available in trims like E, EX, EX(O), S, S(O), SX, SX Tech, SX(O) and the King Edition. It is priced between Rs. 10.7 lakh and Rs 20.2 lakh (ex showroom)

Kia Seltos

The Seltos comes in HTE(O), HTK, HTK(O), HTK Plus(O), HTX, HTX(O), GTX Plus and X-Line. Prices range from Rs 10.8 lakh to Rs 19.8 lakh (ex showroom)

Exterior Design

Tata Sierra

The Sierra has the strongest and most upright look of the three SUVs. It is the largest in overall size, and its wider body, taller height and long wheelbase give it a strong road presence. The SUV also gets 17–19 inch wheels and a high 205 mm ground clearance that help it tackle rough roads better

Hyundai Creta

The Creta has a more rounded and cleaner design. It is smaller than the Sierra in both width and height. Wheel sizes go from 16 to 17 inches and it carries a more city-friendly look

Kia Seltos

The Seltos has a sharp and sporty design. It is similar to the Creta in size but slightly longer. Wheels range from 16–18 inches and while it looks confident, it is still smaller than the Sierra in width and height

Overall the Sierra offers the strongest size and presence, while the Creta and Seltos feel more compact and suited for city use

Interior Features and Cabin Experience

Tata Sierra

The Sierra’s cabin comes packed with features. It gets a four-spoke steering wheel with touch controls and an illuminated logo. The iRA system supports 5G, runs on a Snapdragon chip and gets OTA updates. The dashboard carries two 12.3-inch screens (one for the centre and one for the passenger), along with a 10.5 inch digital instrument cluster

A major highlight is the 12-speaker JBL sound setup with Dolby Atmos, 18 sound modes and a sound bar. You also get a HypAR HUD, an Arcade appstore, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, mood lighting, wireless charging, rear sunshades, a 360-degree camera and a gesture-based powered tailgate. Rear passengers get reclining seats, adjustable thigh support, AC vents, Type-C ports and a cooled glove box

Hyundai Creta

The Creta’s interior focuses on a clean layout with twin 10.25-inch screens. It also offers dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a powered driver seat, ambient lighting, an air purifier and a Bose sound system. Features like Bluelink, voice commands, OTA updates, auto headlights and rain-sensing wipers add to the tech feel

Kia Seltos

The Seltos also gets twin 10.25-inch screens and a premium cabin layout. Features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, an 8-inch HUD, an 8-way powered driver seat, Bose 8-speaker system and rain-sensing wipers. Kia Connect with Alexa support adds more convenience, and automatic variants get multiple drive and traction modes

All three SUVs feel premium, but the Sierra offers larger screens, a more advanced sound system and several comfort features usually seen in bigger SUVs

Dimensions: Size and Space

The Tata Sierra is the biggest SUV in this comparison

Tata Sierra

Length 4340 mm, Width 1841 mm, Height 1715 mm, Wheelbase 2730 mm, Ground clearance 205 mm, Boot space 622 litres, Wheel size 17–19 inches

Hyundai Creta

Length 4330 mm, Width 1790 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2610 mm, Ground clearance 190 mm, Boot space 433 litres, Wheel size 16–17 inches

Kia Seltos

Length 4365 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1645 mm, Wheelbase 2610 mm, Ground clearance 190 mm, Boot space 433 litres, Wheel size 16–18 inches

The Sierra clearly offers the most cabin room, the longest wheelbase and the largest boot. Its higher ground clearance also gives it an advantage on rough roads

Engines and Gearboxes

Tata Sierra

The Sierra gets three engines: a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (118 hp, 280 Nm), a 1.5-litre NA petrol (106 hp, 145 Nm) and a 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol (160 hp, 260 Nm). Tata has also confirmed that an AWD version will be introduced soon

Hyundai Creta

Engine options include a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160 hp, 260 Nm), a 1.5-litre NA petrol (115 PS, 144 Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (116 PS, 250 Nm). Gearboxes include a 6-speed manual, iMT, CVT, 6-speed automatic and a 7 speed DCT

Kia Seltos

The Seltos uses the same petrol and diesel engines as the Creta with identical power output. Gearbox options also remain the same: manual, iMT, CVT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed DCT

The Sierra matches the turbo-petrol performance of the Creta and Seltos while offering more variety through three engine choices.

Mileage (Fuel Efficiency)

Tata Sierra

Official ARAI mileage figures have not yet been announced. However, expected figures based on engine type are:

• 1.5 NA petrol: around 14–16 kmpl
• 1.5 turbo-petrol: around 12–14 kmpl
• 1.5 diesel: around 18–20 kmpl

Final certified numbers will be available closer to deliveries.

Hyundai Creta

• 1.5 NA petrol: 15–17 kmpl
• 1.5 turbo-petrol: 17–18 kmpl
• 1.5 diesel: 19–21 kmpl

Kia Seltos

• 1.5 NA petrol: 15–17 kmpl
• 1.5 turbo-petrol: 17–18 kmpl
• 1.5 diesel: 19–21 kmpl

The Creta and Seltos currently offer the best proven real-world efficiency, especially with the diesel engine.

Features and Safety

Tata Sierra

Premium features include the four-spoke touch-control steering, illuminated logo, iRA with 5G, dual 12.3 inch screens, a 10.5 inch cluster, JBL 12-speaker setup with sound bar, HypAR HUD, Arcade appstore, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, rear sunshades, 360-degree camera, ventilated and powered driver seat with memory, gesture-based tailgate, reclining rear seats, adjustable thigh support and a cooled glove box
Safety features include Level-2 ADAS, six airbags, front parking sensors, an electronic parking brake with auto hold and a high beam turbo boost function

Hyundai Creta

Key features include twin 10.25-inch screens, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a Bose system, powered driver seat, ambient lighting, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluelink, OTA updates, an air purifier and rain sensing wipers
Safety equipment includes six airbags, Level-2 ADAS, ESC, traction control, TPMS and a 360 degree camera

Kia Seltos

Highlighted features include twin 10.25-inch screens, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control, 8 inch HUD, Bose system, ventilated seats, powered driver seat and multiple drive modes
Safety kit includes Level-2 ADAS with 17 functions, blind-view monitor, EPB with auto hold and rain sensing wipers

The 2025 Tata Sierra enters the compact SUV segment with a bold design, bigger size and a long list of premium features. It offers more space and a stronger feature set than both the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos

The Creta and Seltos still remain strong choices because of their proven engines, smooth driving experience and wide range of variants. With the Sierra now part of the lineup buyers have another capable SUV to choose from depending on their preference, budget and feature needs