Key points
- Same 115 PS petrol, but the Creta adds turbo-petrol and diesel
- Bayon gets larger screens and wireless smartphone connectivity, according to reports
Hyundai’s new Bayon will sit one step below the Creta. The two share an engine and many features, but the way they are built and what they offer differ. Pricing for the Bayon has not been announced, so figures marked “expected” may change.
Price –
| Bayon | Creta | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | Expected from around Rs 10 lakh, top end estimated at Rs 15 lakh to Rs 18 lakh | Rs 10.91 lakh to Rs 20.46 lakh |
If the expected price holds, the base variants will be close, but the Bayon’s top end will be a few lakh cheaper. The Creta’s higher ceiling comes from its turbo-petrol and diesel variants.
Size And Design –
The Bayon is the shorter car at about 4.1 to 4.2 metres, while the Creta measures around 4.3 metres. The Bayon is boxier, with silver skid plates, thick cladding and 17-inch alloys. The Creta looks more upmarket, with connected LED DRLs and 18-inch wheels on top variants.
Features –
- Screens: the Bayon has two 12.3-inch displays, against 10.25-inch units on the Creta.
- Smartphone connectivity: the Bayon is reported to get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Creta, according to the same report, does not.
- Climate control: the Creta has dual-zone, while the Bayon is reported to get a single-zone system.
- Seats: the Creta has memory function for the powered front seat. The Bayon is not expected to.
- Shared: both are expected to have a sunroof, ventilated front seats, Bose audio, wireless charging, Type-C USB ports, connected-car tech, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, Level-2 ADAS, EPB with auto-hold and six airbags.
Powertrains –
| Bayon | Creta | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 NA petrol | 115 PS / 144 Nm | 115 PS / 144 Nm |
| 1.5 turbo-petrol | No | 160 PS / 253 Nm, 7DCT |
| 1.5 diesel | No | 116 PS / 250 Nm, 6MT / 6AT |
Which Should You Pick? –
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Choose the Bayon if you drive mostly in the city, want the newest tech and screens, and want to spend less.
Choose the Creta if you want more space, a turbo-petrol or diesel engine, or more comfort features for family and highway use.
One more factor: a next-generation Creta is expected early next year, with a larger body of about 4.5 metres, according to reports. That could push the Creta further up in price, and make the current model a candidate for discounts. The Bayon is unlikely to see much discounting in its first few months.
