Maruti e Vitara vs Creta Electric: Which electric SUV has more power? Learn the difference

• Good demand for electric SUVs in the Indian auto market
• Maruti e Vitara head to head Hyundai Creta Electric
• Know the features of both electric SUVs

The demand for the electric SUV segment in India is seen to be growing rapidly. So many companies are introducing new cars in this segment. Now the electric SUVs of two companies Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are competing well with each other. This is an electric SUV Maruti and Vitara and Hyundai Creta Electric.

Both of these are electric SUVs that offer modern features and good range. If you are considering buying a new electric SUV, it is important to know which of the two cars is more powerful.

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Space, Size and Features

The Maruti e Vitara SUV is slightly wider and has a longer wheelbase. So passengers sitting inside can get more space. On the other hand Hyundai Creta Electric is ahead in terms of length and height. So the headroom and seating experience in this SUV can feel a bit more comfortable. Both SUVs are considered comfortable for families.

In terms of features, both the cars offer modern features like 10.25 inch digital display, ventilated seats, auto climate control, 360 degree camera and Level 2 ADAS. Maruti e Vitara offers 10-way power driver seat, 7 airbags, 10 speaker sound system and multi-color ambient lighting.

The Hyundai Creta Electric comes with features like a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, dual wireless chargers and Alexa connectivity. So both the SUVs are strong in terms of features; The only difference is customer preference.

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Battery, range and power

Maruti e Vitara is available with two battery options – 49 kWh and 61 kWh. According to the company, the range of these SUVs is around 440 km and 543 km respectively. Its torque is 193 Nm. The Hyundai Creta Electric offers 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh batteries. The range of this SUV is around 420 km and 510 km, while the torque is 200 Nm. So the e Vitara is ahead in terms of range, while the Creta Electric has slightly more torque.

The Creta Electric is a bit ahead when it comes to charging. It charges in about 4 to 4.5 hours via an AC charger, while the e Vitara takes about 6.5 to 9 hours to fully charge. The Creta Electric is also slightly faster in DC fast charging.

Price

Talking about the price, the Maruti e Vitara starts at around Rs 15.99 lakh, while the Hyundai Creta Electric starts at around Rs 18.02 lakh. That means the e Vitara is cheaper by around Rs 2 lakh.

Which SUV to buy?

If you value more range and lower price then Maruti e Vitara can be a good option. However, if fast charging and premium features are desired, the Hyundai Creta Electric may be a better fit.