Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is available in three variants: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The Delta variant is equipped exclusively with a 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, while the Zeta and Alpha variants use a larger 61 kWh LFP battery pack. In comparison, the Hyundai Creta Electric is offered with two battery options: a 42 kWh unit and a larger 51.4 kWh battery, which is referred to as the Long Range version. Hyundai uses a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack.

The e Vitara’s 49 kWh version produces 141.8bhp and 193Nm of torque, while the 61 kWh variants generate 171.6bhp and 193Nm. All versions use a 3-phase AC permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with a single-speed transmission that drives the front wheels.

The Creta Electric uses an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM). The 42 kWh variant produces 133.1bhp, while the 51.4 kWh version delivers 168.6bhp. Like the e Vitara, it uses a single-speed reduction gear and a front-wheel-drive layout.

In terms of claimed range, the e Vitara with the 49 kWh battery offers 440 km, while the 61 kWh battery has a claimed range of 543 km. The Creta Electric’s 42 kWh variant has a claimed range of 420 km under the MIDC Part 1 + Part 2 cycle, and the 51.4 kWh version delivers 510 km under the same testing standard.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge the 49 kWh battery using a 7.4 kW AC charger, while the 61 kWh battery requires around 9 hours. DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent takes about 45 minutes for both battery options.

The Hyundai Creta Electric supports CCS2 charging. Using an 11 kW AC fast charger, the 42 kWh battery can be charged from 10 to 100 percent in around 4 hours, while the 51.4 kWh battery takes approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent takes about 39 minutes for both variants.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,640 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The kerb weight ranges from 1,725 kg in the Delta variant to 1,815 kg in the Alpha variant. Seating capacity is five.

The Hyundai Creta Electric measures 4,340 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width and 1,655 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm. While the Creta Electric is longer and taller, the e Vitara has a longer wheelbase.

The e Vitara features three-point matrix LED daytime running lights integrated into the headlamp setup and LED tail lamps with a similar three-point lighting signature. It rides on 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels and is offered in six monotone and four dual-tone exterior colour options.

The Creta Electric comes with 17-inch aero alloy wheels fitted with 215/60 R17 tyres. It is available in metallic, matte and dual-tone colour options, including black roof combinations. Low rolling resistance tyres are offered.

On the inside, the e Vitara includes a 10.1-inch infotainment display and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. It is equipped with ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ambient lighting and wireless phone charging.

The Creta Electric features a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen. It also offers features such as an electrochromic inside rear-view mirror with telematics switches, automatic headlamps, rear defogger with timer and multiple parking assistance systems including front and rear sensors and a rear-view monitor.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is equipped with seven airbags and Level-2 ADAS functions, along with a 360-degree camera system and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

The Hyundai Creta Electric comes equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-Start Assist Control and Hill Descent Control. Additionally, it comes with Level-2 ADAS features include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, among others.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is priced from Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Delta 49 kWh variant. The Zeta 61 kWh is priced at Rs 17.49 lakh, while the Alpha 61 kWh costs Rs 19.79 lakh. The Alpha dual-tone version is priced at Rs 20.01 lakh. The company states that these introductory prices include the home charger, installation and survey charges. On the other hand, the Hyundai Creta Electric price starts from Rs 18.02 lakh (ex-showroom).