Maruti S-Cross vs Hyundai Creta: Real-World Performance And Efficiency Comparison
How does the S-Cross’ 1.3-litre DDiS 200 perform in a real-world encounter against the Creta’s bigger 1.6-litre CRDi?
The urban compact SUV segment is quite a popular one. Two of the most sought after products here are the Hyundai Creta facelift and the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. While Maruti has done away with the explosive 1.6-litre diesel engine on the S-Cross, the Creta is still available with the bigger and more powerful 1.6-litre diesel engine. Does a bigger, torquier and a more powerful unit make any drastic difference in the real world performance and efficiency? We find out.
Specifications and Tested Fuel Efficiency
| HYUNDAI CRETA 2018 | MARUTI S-CROSS | |
| Engine | 1582cc, 4-cylinder | 1248cc, 4-cylinder |
| Power | 128PS@4000rpm | 90PS@3850rpm |
| Torque | 265Nm@1500-3000rpm | 200Nm@1750rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Efficiency as tested (City/highway) | 13.99kmpl/21.84kmpl | 19.16 kmpl/20.65kmpl |
The Creta gets a 300cc advantage over the S-Cross, and it shows in the superior power and torque numbers. However, the S-Cross pulls a fast one when it comes to fuel economy within city limits thanks to its SHVS mild hybrid system. That said, if long highway drives are a regular feature, the Creta seems to be the better option as it beats the S-Cross by a very small margin. With the all-important fuel efficiency figures out of the way, let’s check out the performance figures, shall we?
Acceleration and Roll-Ons
| 0-100KMPH | 30-80KMPH (3RD GEAR) | 40-100KMPH (4TH GEAR) | |
| Hyundai Creta | 10.83s | 7.93s | 13.58s |
| Maruti S-Cross | 13.42s | 9.45s | 16.22s |
| Difference | 2.59s (S-Cross slower) | 1.52s (S-Cross slower) | 2.64s (S-Cross slower) |
The real-world numbers just reiterate the fact stated on the spec sheet. The S-Cross comes out significantly slower in outright performance, be it off the line or in-gear acceleration required to make overtakes. The S-cross cannot be considered slow - it is just that the Creta with its bigger and more sprightly engine offers better performance than the former.
Braking
| 100-0KMPH | 80-0KMPH | |
| Hyundai Creta | 43.43m | 26.75m |
| Maruti S-Cross | 43m | 26.58m |
In real world, braking should be given more priority than picking up speed and it’s one area where the S-Cross performs slightly better than the Creta. The difference is less than a metre but that could just make the difference when a panic braking situation arises. Related: Hyundai Creta 2018 vs Renault Captur: Real-World Performance Comparison
Source:CarDekho.com