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Across
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Creta
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Spec
Across
Creta
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
On sale
Not confirmed
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1365 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Creta
Length
4360 mm
4330 mm
Width
1795 mm
1790 mm
Height
1655 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
433 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.3 m
Kerb Weight
-
1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1860 kg
Spec
Across
Creta
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
Tilt
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
-
Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Spec
Across
Creta
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
No
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
12V
AC Type
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Electric folding
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
17
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
8
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Front Qi charger standard
Yes
Spec
Across
Creta
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
62.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Creta
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Creta
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
16.8 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Creta
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Yes
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
No
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Across
Creta
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
No
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Across
Creta
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather-Look
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Yes
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
No
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
4
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Heated Seats
-
Front
Steering Type
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Creta
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Yes
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
Yes
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.25 inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.25 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1-inch
10.25 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Spec
Across
Creta
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Roof Rails
Grey
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Yes
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED standard
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
Electric folding
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Across
Creta
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
200 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Creta
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/60 R17
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Steel
Parking Brake Type
Electric
Manual
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
17
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
17-inch machined alloy
17
Wheels
Machined 17-inch
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Spec
Across
Creta
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Across
Creta
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 years
5 Years
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Roadside Assistance
5 years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Spec
Across
Creta
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
133 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
No
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Creta
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Not confirmed
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
464900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
464900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Creta comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs Creta 36.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Creta 65.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Creta 87.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Creta 69.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Creta 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Across leads by 0 points
Across and Creta are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Creta +2
Efficiency
Across +11
Safety
Across +4
Practicality
Creta +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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