All comparisons
Hyundai Creta EV vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,196,000 vs NPR 6,399,000
The verdict
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's 1, with 3 measures tied.
- The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Jimny by Rs 12 lakh — about 19% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny carries 20 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The Hyundai Creta EV is electric and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 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 | Maruti Suzuki Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 5,196,000 | NPR 6,399,000 |
| Power | ★99 kW (135 hp) | 105 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 | 134 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 190 mm | ★210 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 Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Hyundai Creta EV is cheaper at NPR 5,196,000 against NPR 6,399,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Hyundai Creta EV vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's 1, with 3 measures tied. The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Jimny by Rs 12 lakh — about 19% of the more expensive car's price.