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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Eclipse Cross
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Creta
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Eclipse Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Model Introduced Year
2016
2021
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Facelift History
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
Current South African facelift specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Current specification
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
-
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact crossover SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Length
4330 mm
4545 mm
Width
1790 mm
1805 mm
Height
1635 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
2100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.3 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
155 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
610 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1600 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1003 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
932 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
943 mm
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Power Windows
All
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
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
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space-saver
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
17
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4FJ
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 3500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
73.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
167.8 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
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
6.026
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
63
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
No
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
818
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
847 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
761 km
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
AEB
No
No
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Synthetic suede and leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
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
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power adjustable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic suede and leather
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Multi-information display
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
8-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
6
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
8-inch
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/55 R18
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Space-saver
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Space-saver
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
17
18-inch alloy
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric parking brake
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
4
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Creta
Eclipse Cross
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
181 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
Creta
Eclipse Cross
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
Not confirmed
620000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
620000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
620000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta and Eclipse Cross 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: Creta 36 vs Eclipse Cross 52.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs Eclipse Cross 51.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 87 vs Eclipse Cross 76.
Practicality index: Creta 69 vs Eclipse Cross 64.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 vs Eclipse Cross not separately scored.
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
Creta leads by 3 points
Creta and Eclipse Cross 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
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Creta
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Creta leads. However, Eclipse Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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