2024 Comparing the specifications of the Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, and Citroen C3 Aircross
2024 Comparing The facelifted Hyundai Creta was recently released in India, with starting pricing as low as Rs 11 lakh (introductory ex-showroom across India). Even though we’ve previously contrasted it with the Kia Seltos and the Maruti Grand Vitara-Toyota Hyryder combination, let’s examine its numerical performance against a few additional high-end gasoline-only competitors in this article:
2024 Comparing Dimensions
2024 Hyundai Creta | Skoda Kushaq | Volkswagen Taigun | Honda Elevate | MG Astor | Citroen C3 Aircross | |
Length | 4330 mm | 4225 mm | 4221 mm | 4312 mm | 4323 mm | 4323 mm |
Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm | 1760 mm | 1790 mm | 1809 mm | 1796 mm |
Height | 1635 mm* | 1612 mm | 1612 mm | 1650 mm | 1650 mm | 1665 mm (5-seater)/ 1669 mm (7-seater) |
Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2651 mm | 2651 mm | 2650 mm | 2585 mm | 2671 mm |
Boot Space | 433 litres | 385 litres | 385 litres | 458 litres | Not Available | 444 litres (5-seater)/ 511 litres (7-seater with third row seats removed) |
- The 2017 Hyundai Creta is the longest SUV in our comparison, coming in just 7 mm shorter than the MG Astor and Citroen C3 Aircross.
- Of the vehicles listed above, the MG SUV is the most widely available. Conversely, the width of the Creta is equal to that of the Honda Elevate (1790 mm).
- The Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun have the same width, height, wheelbase, and even trunk capacity because they are practically the same products beneath (having been built on the same platform).
- The Citroen C3 Aircross is the best vehicle available in terms of both wheelbase length and overall luggage space. This is the only little SUV that can accommodate five or seven people.
2024 Comparing Powertrain
2024 Hyundai Creta | Skoda Kushaq | Volkswagen Taigun | Honda Elevate | MG Astor | Citroen C3 Aircross | |
Engine | 1.5-litre N.A.* petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre N.A.* petrol | 1.3-litre turbo-petrol/ 1.5-litre N.A.* petrol | 1.2-litre turbo-petrol | |
Power | 115 PS/ 160 PS | 115 PS/ 150 PS | 121 PS | 140 PS/ 110 PS | 110 PS | |
Torque | 144 Nm/ 253 Nm | 178 Nm/ 250 Nm | 145 Nm | 220 Nm/ 144 Nm | 190 Nm | |
Transmission | 6-speed MT, CVT/ 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, CVT | 6-speed AT/ 5-speed MT, CVT | 6-speed MT | |
Claimed Mileage | 17.4 kmpl (MT), 17.7 kmpl (CVT)/ 18.4 kmpl | 19.76 kmpl, 18.09 kmpl/ 18.60 kmpl, 18.86 kmpl | 19.87 kmpl, 18.15 kmpl/ 18.61 kmpl, 19.01 kmpl | 15.31 kmpl, 16.92 kmpl | 14.34 kmpl/ 15.43 kmpl, 14.82 kmpl | 18.5 kmpl |
- With the exception of the Honda Elevate, which has the strongest N.A. engine available, all of these SUVs have the option of a turbo-petrol engine.
- The new Creta has surpassed the Kushaq-Taigun combination to have the most potent and ferocious turbo-petrol engine in the class. Here, Skoda and Volkswagen have the most transmission choices for their SUVs.
- You should choose between the Volkswagen Taigun and the Skoda Kushaq if you want the SUV with the most fuel-efficient engine. Active cylinder deactivation is another characteristic of their 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine that turns off two of the four cylinders when the engine is not in use to maximize fuel efficiency.
2024 Comparing Feature Highlights
2024 Hyundai Creta | Skoda Kushaq/ Volkswagen Taigun | Honda Elevate | MG Astor | Citroen C3 Aircross |
Auto-LED headlights LED DRL light bar LED connected taillights 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leather upholstery 8-way power-adjustable driver seat Ambient lighting 10.25-inch touchscreen 10.25-inch digital driver’s display Panoramic sunroof Dual-zone AC Ventilated front seats Wireless phone charging Paddle shifters Cruise control 8-speaker Bose sound system Connected car tech ADAS 6 airbags 360-degree camera Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Front and rear parking sensors Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Auto-LED headlights with LED DRLs LED connected taillights Front fog lamps with cornering function 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leatherette upholstery 6-way power adjustable front seats Ventilated front seats 10.1-inch touchscreen 8-inch digital driver’s display Wireless phone charging Sunroof Auto AC Paddle shifters Push-button start/stop Connected car tech 6-speaker sound system 6 airbags Reversing camera Electronic stability control Tyre pressure monitoring system | Auto-LED headlights with LED DRLs LED taillights 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leatherette upholstery Height-adjustable driver seat 10.25-inch touchscreen Semi-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT Connected car tech Wireless phone charging Sunroof Auto AC Push-button start/stop Cruise control 8-speaker sound system ADAS 6 airbags LaneWatch camera Electronic stability control Reversing camera | Auto-LED projector headlights with LED DRLs LED taillights Halogen front fog lamps with cornering function 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leather upholstery 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat 10-inch touchscreen 7-inch digital driver’s display Connected car tech Ventilated front seats Auto AC Wireless phone charging Panoramic sunroof 6-speaker sound system Heated ORVMs ADAS 6 airbags 360-degree camera Tyre pressure monitoring system Electronic stability program | Halogen headlights with LED DRLs Halogen taillights 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Semi-leatherette upholstery Height-adjustable driver seat 10.2-inch touchscreen Steering-mounted controls Manual AC Electrically adjustable ORVMs 7-inch digital driver’s display 6-speaker sound system Dual front airbags Electronic stability program Reversing camera Tyre pressure monitoring system |
- With amenities like dual-zone temperature control, an 8-way powered driver seat, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and an automatic parking brake with auto-hold, the Hyundai Creta tops the list of most feature-rich SUVs in our comparison.
- The C3 Aircross is the only SUV above without a sunroof, despite the Creta and Astor having a panoramic one as standard equipment. The only SUVs with ADAS are the Creta, Astor, and Elevate.
- With the exception of the Elevate and C3 Aircross, all SUVs include power-adjustable driver’s seats and ventilated front seats. Of the aforementioned cars, the Citroen SUV has the fewest features.
- While every SUV has six airbags and a reversing camera, the Citroen SUV only has two front airbags.
Price
2024 Hyundai Creta | Skoda Kushaq | Volkswagen Taigun | Honda Elevate | MG Astor | Citroen C3 Aircross | |
Price | Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh | Rs 11.89 lakh to Rs 20.49 lakh | Rs 11.70 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 11.58 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 9.98 lakh to Rs 17.90 lakh | Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 12.75 lakh |
All of these high-end SUVs are reasonably priced, but the MG Astor and Citroen C3 Aircross are the most affordable, with prices beginning over Rs 1 lakh less than the Hyundai Creta. Nevertheless, at Rs 20.49 lakh, the highest-end Monte Carlo edition of the Skoda Kushaq costs Rs 34,000 more than the matching variant of the Hyundai Creta.
Top Car Headlines for the Week (January 22–26): Price Increases, Variant Releases, and New Updates
Top Car Headlines Tata began taking orders for CNG automated vehicles, and Citroen unveiled a new top-spec model for its electric hatchback.
Tata made news during the last week of January when it announced that prices on its whole range of products will be revised at the same time as the company opened orders for the country’s first CNG automated automobiles. Mahindra made some feature changes to one of its well-liked SUVs about the same time as Citroen unveiled a new version of its electric hatchback. Let’s examine each of the week’s major moments in detail.
Tiago/Tigor CNG Automatic Reservations Are Now Open
Tata unveiled a teaser for the CNG automated versions of the Tiago and Tigor last week, along with the opening of order books. The Tiago and Tigor are expected to be India’s first automatic CNG vehicles. Furthermore, the carmaker has offered the Tiago, Tiago NRG, and Tigor three additional color options apiece.
The Citroen eC3 Has A New Model
With the release of the top-spec Shine variant, the Citroen eC3 hatchback gained new features. The eC3 was only available in two versions previously: Live and Feel. The style and engine of the electric hatchback have not changed, while a few new features have been added.
Deliveries of the Tata Punch EV Started
Tata’s new all-electric Punch EV was given pricing two weeks ago, and the carmaker began shipping the vehicle the week before. You can also view the picture gallery for the Tata Punch EV’s base-spec Smart and mid-spec Adventure long-range versions in the associated news.
Tata’s new all-electric Punch EV was given pricing two weeks ago, and the carmaker began shipping the vehicle the week before. You can also view the picture gallery for the Tata Punch EV’s base-spec Smart and mid-spec Adventure long-range versions in the associated news.
Mahindra Scorpio N Losses Functionality
Mahindra revised the specifications of the mid-spec Z6 Scorpio N version, which resulted in an increase in pricing. These modifications will take effect for all Scorpio N orders placed after 2024.
Tata Automobiles Will Expense a Lot Soon
Prepare to spend extra on Tata vehicles as the manufacturer has announced price increases that will take effect in 2024 for all models, including EVs. The initial pricing of the redesigned Tata Safari, Harrier, and Nexon will also expire along with this price increase.
Top Car Headlines Dealerships are now selling the Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic.
As the cars arrive before the launch, customers can test drive the automatic version of the Citroen C3 Aircross at dealerships. The Citroen SUV is now limited to a 6-speed manual transmission as its only available choice. In the upcoming days, Citroen will reveal the C3 Aircross automatic’s pricing.
Porsche Macan Electric Reservations Are Now Open.
The Macan Turbo EV, Porsche’s brand-new electric vehicle, was introduced in India. The automaker is currently taking orders for the Macan electric variant, with delivery starting in the second half of 2024.
Tata Punch EV Base-specual Eight Pictures To Describe The Smart Variant
The baseline specification Although the Tata Punch EV Smart lacks infotainment, it does have automatic air conditioning and a semi-digital driver’s display.
Nestled between the Tata Tiago EV car and the Tata Nexon EV in the Tata. ev portfolio is the newest all-electric vehicle, the Tata Punch EV car. The five main varieties of the electric micro SUV are Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus, with prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (introductory ex-showroom). We have covered the Punch EV’s entry-level Smart model in detail with eight pictures in this post
Although LED headlights and LED DRLs are standard equipment even on the base-spec Tata Punch EV, they are disconnected and do not have any motion. The Smart version of the electric micro SUV is a base-spec model, therefore it also lacks front fog lamps.
Another feature that sets the Punch EV Smart apart from its more expensive models is its smaller, 15-inch steel wheels covered with wheel caps. Additionally, the Punch EV Smart variant comes with blacked-out door handles and ORVMs that are coated in black. Higher-end Punch EV models come with body-colored door handles and gloss black ORVMs.
The lack of roof rails on this Tata Punch EV further suggests that it is an entry-level model.
The Tata Punch EV Smart is equipped without a rear wiper, washer, or defroster. The silver skid plate on the bumper and LED taillamps on the lower trim levels of the Tata Punch EV are the only differences in the exterior design.
Interior
The dual-tone dashboard and cloth seat upholstery are elements of the Tata Punch EV Smart version. This electric mini SUV model lacks an infotainment system, which seems like a major omission from Tata at this pricing range. It does, however, come equipped with a touch control panel, front power windows, a cooled glovebox, an air purifier, a semi-digital driver’s display, and automatic air conditioning.
In addition to having two drive modes (City and Sport), the Punch EV Smart has multi-mode regenerative braking. However, unlike the higher varieties, the drive selector lacks a digital display.
The Punch EV smart is devoid of rear power windows, rear AC vents, and a center headrest when it comes to the back seats.
The Punch EV Smart has a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold assist, electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, six airbags, and rear parking sensors for passenger protection.
But for an additional Rs 50,000, you can choose the Punch EV Smart Plus version, which has a 7-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, a day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM), paddle shifters, and a rear parking camera.
Specifics of the Powertrain
The Punch EV Smart has a 315 km range and is equipped with a 25 kWh medium-range battery pack that is connected to an electric motor producing 82 PS and 114 Nm. A 3.3 kW AC rapid charge is one of the charging options; it can recharge a battery from 10% to 100% in 9.4 hours. Additionally, it enables 50 kW DC rapid charging, which charges a battery from 10 to 80 percent in 56 minutes.
With the Punch EV Smart model, Tata is not providing customers with the option of a 7.2 kW charger.
Price Range and Competitors
The pricing range for the Tata Punch EV is Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh. It is a premium substitute for the Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV, competing with the Citroen eC3.
The Citroen eC3’s top-spec Shine variant adds more features.
Updated features include a rear parking camera and electrically adjustable ORVMs.
- The highest specification The Citroen eC3 Shine model costs Rs 13.20 lakh.
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking camera, and a rear defogger with a washer and wiper are among the new features.
- comes with the same 29.2 kWh battery pack that has a stated range of up to 320 km according to ARAI.
- Right now, its pricing ranges from Rs 11.61 lakh to Rs 13.50 lakh.
There were two main variations available for the Citroen eC3, which was introduced in India in February 2023: Live and Feel. The eC3 electric hatchback features a new top-spec Shine variant for 2024. The eC3 now has more features than it did previously with the release of this latest version.
Let’s look at the Citroen eC3’s full pricing list before moving on to further specifics:
Variant | Price |
Live | Rs 11.61 lakh |
Feel | Rs 12.70 lakh |
Feel Vibe Pack | Rs 12.85 lakh |
Feel Vibe Pack Dual Tone | Rs 13 lakh |
Shine | Rs 13.20 lakh |
Shine Vibe Pack | Rs 13.35 lakh |
Shine Vibe Pack Dual Tone | Rs 13.50 lakh |
Updates for Features
The Citroen eC3 Car top-spec Shine version now has a rear parking camera, rear wiper-washer, rear defogger, and electrically adjustable ORVM. The leather wrap around the steering wheel has also been added.
The Shine edition of the eC3 runs on 15-inch alloy wheels, which are also available on the mid-spec Feel variant of the eC3. The only exterior changes are silver skid plates on the front and rear bumpers.
The battery pack remains unchanged.
For its new top-spec Shine model, Citroen hasn’t altered the electric hatchback’s drivetrain in any way. With a 29.2 kWh battery pack, the eC3 is touted to have a 320 km range by ARAI. A 57 PS and 143 Nm electric motor is connected to the battery pack.
The eC3 has two charging options: a 15A home charger that can recharge the battery from 10 to 100 percent in 10.5 hours, and a 50 kW DC fast charger that takes 57 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent.
Take note that there is already a Citroen C3 petrol model with the same name, Shine.
Rivals
The Citroen eC3 is a more substantial substitute for the MG Comet EV, and it competes with the Tata Punch EV and Tata Tiago EV.