A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
T1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Creta remains close.
Recorded price context
Creta:
last listed from
ZAR 407,900
·
T1:
current from
ZAR 514,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Creta
T1
Maximum Power
Creta85 kW @ 6300 rpm
T1180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Creta144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
T1375 Nm
Engine Size
Creta1497 cc
T11998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Creta16.8 km/l
T111.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Creta200 mm
T1190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Creta
1.5 IVT Fluid
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Creta
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Creta
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Creta
T1
Model Introduced Year
2016
2026
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Current local listing
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
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2026
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
1811 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3808 kg
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Spec
Creta
T1
Length
4330 mm
4705 mm
Width
1790 mm
1967 mm
Height
1635 mm
1840 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1811 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
2208 kg
Payload Capacity
495 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
930 mm
Spec
Creta
T1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
1455 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
1455 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
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
145/80 R18 space saver
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
17
19
Sound System
8
9 Sony Speakers
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
50W
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.0
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Remote Engine Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Load
Not confirmed
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
T1
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4FJ
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.12 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
375 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T1
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
No
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
Creta
T1
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
11.1 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
10.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
11.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
T1
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Creta
T1
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Creta
T1
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
T1
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
9 Sony Speakers
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
15.6-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
9 Sony Speakers
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
15.6-inch
Spec
Creta
T1
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
Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
See OEM source page for colour availability.
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
T1
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
No
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
190 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
T1
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/60 R19
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
145/80 R18 space saver
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
17
19
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Steel
145/80 R18 space saver
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
17
19
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
Not confirmed
750 kg
Wheel Material
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Alloy
Spec
Creta
T1
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1700 mm
Spec
Creta
T1
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Creta
T1
Warranty Years
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Creta
T1
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
203 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Creta
T1
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
456900 ZAR
634900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
flagship
Starting Price
456900
634900
Starting Price Zar
456900
634900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta and T1 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 T1 77.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs T1 44.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 84 vs T1 93.
Practicality index: Creta 66 vs T1 67.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 vs T1 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T1 leads by 10 points
T1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Creta remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 62 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 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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