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Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Creta
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
Creta
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
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
Not Applicable
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1365 kg
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Length
4380 mm
4330 mm
Width
1795 mm
1790 mm
Height
1609 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
433 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1497 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
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
Coolray
Creta
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Panoramic Roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
17
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.25 inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.25 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.25 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Coolray
Creta
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy wheels
17
Wheels
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Link
Spec
Coolray
Creta
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
133 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 50,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 50,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Ownership Role
top
Not confirmed
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
429900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
429900
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
Creta
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs Creta 36.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Creta 65.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Creta 87.
Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs Creta 69.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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
Coolray leads by 0 points
Coolray and Creta are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray 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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