The all-new Honda Elevate mid-size SUV recently had its world premiere in India. Booking window will be opened in July, and its market launch will happen near around 2023 festive season. The Elevate is Honda’s answer to Hyundai Creta that has been dominating the segment since its arrival. Here, we made a specification-based comparison between both SUVs to find out whether the Elevate has what it takes to dethrone the Creta.
Honda Elevate Vs Hyundai Creta Engine
– What comes as a surprise that Honda offers Elevate with a single 1.5L, 4-cylinder petrol engine. It’s the same motor that does duty in the City sedan. It pushes out a peak power of 121bhp and 145Nm of torque.
– Buyers will have two gearbox options – a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic. There will be no strong hybrid powertrain. In fact, the company has confirmed the electric iteration of the SUV that will hit roads in the next three years.
– Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, has both petrol and diesel engines. The 1.5L MPi petrol unit makes power worth 113bhp and 144Nm of torque and the oil burner delivers 114bhp with 250Nm.
– Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic and an iVT. Just so you know, the Creta will receive a heavy update early next year.
– The SUV’s facelifted model could get the 160bhp petrol engine. Furthermore, the South Korean automaker has been working on the electric Creta that’s reported to arrive in 2025.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| Elevate | 1.5L Petrol | 121bhp | 145Nm | 6-speed MT, CVT |
| Creta | 1.5L Petrol/1.5L Diesel | 114bhp | 144Nm/250Nm | 6-speed MT/AT, iVT |
Honda Elevate Vs Hyundai Creta Features
– The Japanese automaker has packed its new Elevate SUV will lots of advanced goodies including the Honda Sensing tech. It’s basically Honda’s ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) offering features such as lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking system, road departure warning and automatic high beam assist.
– The SUV has a free-standing 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity and a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster. You also get wireless phone charging, LaneWatch camera, a rear parking camera and a single-pane sunroof.
– The Hyundai Creta offers you a panoramic sunroof, but it’s available only in the range-topping Knight Edition, SX and SX (O) trims. The SUV misses out on ADAS tech that’s reported to be offered with its facelifted version.
– Similar to the Elevate, the Creta has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch instrument cluster and wireless charger. It also gets front ventilated seats, powered driver’s seat, auto dimming inside rear view mirror, 8-speaker Bose premium sound system, leather wrapped steering, air purifier, electric parking brake and more.
Honda Elevate Vs Hyundai Creta Dimensions
– Besides the engine, the Honda Elevate shares its platform with the City sedan (Global Small Car Platform). It measures 4312mm in length, 1790mm in width and 1650mm in height with a wheelbase of 2650mm. The SUV offers a boot capacity of 458-litres and a ground clearance of 220mm.
– The overall length, width and height of the Hyundai Creta stand at 4300mm, 1790mm and 1635mm respectively. It has a 2610mm long wheelbase, which is slightly (by 40mm) shorter than the Elevate. In fact, its luggage capacity of 433-litres and ground clearance of 190mm are lesser than the new Honda SUV.
| Dimensions | Elevate | Creta |
| Length | 4312mm | 4300mm |
| Width | 1790mm | 1790mm |
| Height | 1650mm | 1635mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650mm | 2610mm |
| Ground Clearance | 458-litres | 433-litres |
| Boot Space | 220mm | 190mm |
Honda Elevate Vs Hyundai Creta Price
– As mentioned above, the Honda Elevate prices will be announced during 2023 Diwali season. The SUV model lineup is expected to come within the price range of Rs 12 lakh – Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom).
– Prices of the Hyundai Creta are currently start from Rs 10.87 lakh and go up to Rs 19.20 lakh. The lineup includes a total of 25 variants – 11 diesel, 14 petrol and 10 automatic.
– Honda’s new midsize SUV could be slightly less expensive, but the Creta has an upper hand with a diesel engine and more features.
