Key highlights
- Tata Sierra launched at a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh
- Competes with the Hyundai Creta
- Offered in three engine options
Tata Motors has launched the much-awaited Sierra SUV in India. The new-gen Sierra rivals the Hyundai Creta, and we have sorted their comparison for you below. Check their engine specs, dimensions, features, and other differences below.
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Tata Sierra vs Hyundai Creta detailed comparison
Dimensions
Starting with the size, it is clear that the Sierra is a bigger SUV than the Creta. The dimensional differences of the Creta and Sierra are as follows:
| Tata Sierra | Hyundai Creta | |
| Length (mm) | 4,340 | 4,330 |
| Width (mm) | 1,841 | 1,790 |
| Height (mm) | 1,715 | 1,635 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,730 | 2,610 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 205 | 190 |
| Cargo space (litres) | 622 | 433 |
| Tyre size (inch) | 17-19 | 17 |
Engine specs
Tata is offering three engine options on the Sierra, which include two petrol and one diesel engine. Similarly, the Hyundai Creta also gets two petrol and one diesel engine choices.
Naturally Aspirated petrol engine comparison
| Tata Sierra | Hyundai Creta | |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1497 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 106 bhp | 115 bhp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143.8 Nm |
| MT gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| AT gearbox | 7-speed DCA | 6-speed IVT |
Turbo petrol engine specs comparison
If you want performance, both models are also available with four-cylinder turbo petrol engine options. These engines stand against each other as below:
| Tata Sierra | Hyundai Creta | |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1482 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 160 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 253 Nm |
| MT gearbox | NA | 6-speed |
| AT gearbox | 6-speed torque converter | 7-speed DCT |
Diesel engine comparison
The Sierra and Creta are also available with four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine options. These engines stand against each other as below:
| Tata Sierra | Hyundai Creta | |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1493 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 118 bhp | 116 bhp |
| Torque | 260/280 Nm | 250 Nm |
| MT gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| AT gearbox | 6-speed torque converter | 6-speed torque converter |
Features
Since Sierra and Creta are modern cars and both individual manufacturers are known to kit up their products well, both cars get all the latest bells and whistles. However, Sierra’s base variant is much better loaded than the Creta, as it gets the following features more than the Creta:
Meanwhile, the top-spec Sierra is loaded with features, triple screens, HUD, full-width panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, ventilated front seats with memory feature and Boss mode, electric tailgate, wireless connectivity, Level 2 ADAS, and more.
Our verdict
The Sierra is a new product and caters for the audience with its iconic nameplate and striking design. It is a bigger SUV that offers a comfortable interior experience and a variety of engine options for buyers. Tata is yet to release its detailed price list and fuel economy details. The Sierra makes sense to buyers looking for a well-loaded SUV with a butch design, but we suspect that performance might not be its forte.
The Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, offers Korean finesse and refinement. It is a well-made product with which you are sure that nothing will go wrong. It is a reliable car, and it has equally loaded cabin features on the top-spec variants. However, the performance and efficiency of the Creta remain its forte. It makes more sense to buyers looking for a reliable and no-nonsense car.
