All comparisons
Hyundai Creta EV vs Kia Seltos
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,196,000 vs NPR 5,290,000
The verdict
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 0, with 4 measures tied.
- The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 0.9 lakh — about 2% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Hyundai Creta EV is electric and the Kia Seltos is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Kia Seltos has an independent crash rating; the Hyundai Creta EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Hyundai Creta EV | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 5,196,000 | NPR 5,290,000 |
| Power | ★99 kW (135 hp) | 115 hp |
| Battery | 42 kWh | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 390 km (MIDC) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★200 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Hyundai Creta EV or the Kia Seltos?
The Hyundai Creta EV is cheaper at NPR 5,196,000 against NPR 5,290,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Hyundai Creta EV vs Kia Seltos — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 0, with 4 measures tied. The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 0.9 lakh — about 2% of the more expensive car's price.