New Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta Specifications Comparison

There’s an all-new compact SUV that went on sale in India recently called the Hyundai Bayon. It has been positioned between the Venue and the Creta in the carmaker’s Indian SUV lineup. Given that it shares the same segment as the Creta, you may wonder which of the two compact SUVs from Hyundai you should go for. Our latest article tries to help you find the answer exactly to that question. So we have pitted them up against each other to see which one comes out on top.

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Dimensions

The current India-spec Hyundai Creta is bigger than the Bayon in all dimensions, save for the overall width, where the latter edges out the former by 20 mm. Another benefit that the Bayon has is its 205 mm of ground clearance, which should prove to be helpful when dealing with improper speedbreakers or uneven patches of our roads. Hyundai has not officially released the ground clearance figure of the Creta, but it is likely to be less than that of the Bayon.

However, the Bayon has another advantage in terms of a larger boot space at 505 litres, which should make room for an extra bag during the weekend getaways. The Creta’s cargo area, on the other hand, is not less by any measure either. It’s just that the 72 litre additional boot space of the Bayon may prove to be that much more useful during a family outing.

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Design

Hyundai has given both the SUVs here a modern design, but the Bayon has a slightly more curvy appearance. Hyundai has given it dual-pod LED headlights and slim inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, 17-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, and L-shaped LED tail lights (that mimic the LED DRLs at the front). It’s towards the back that you would find its design to have some similarities with that of the Creta, especially when you check out its flared rear wheel arches and haunches.

The second-generation Creta – on the other hand – is a relatively simpler-looking offering, following the midlife refresh brought out in early 2024. Key design highlights include a large grille, a connected LED headlight setup with dual inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, silver-finished roof rails, and a connected LED tail light setup.

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Interior And Features

On the inside, both have a very modern-looking interior, with dual digital displays and some piano black accents across the cabin. However, there’s a key difference in the way Hyundai has done the interior of both the SUVs: while the Bayon’s cabin will attract a lot of young audience for its modern and quirky styling bits, the Creta’s interior has a relatively conventional appeal. Another difference comes in the form of the steering wheel on offer. While the Bayon has a three-spoke unit, the Creta is provided with a 4-spoke steering wheel.

That said, the Bayon has an all-black cabin theme to give it a sporty look, while the Creta comes in a two-tone black and white theme that makes it feel airy. If you pick the King Knight or King Edition variants of the Hyundai Creta, it will have an all-black theme. The Bayon also has a gray and white cabin theme for the monotone paint shades. Having said that, if you wish to have a cabin that looks modern and futuristic, it’s the Bayon that should be your pick, while those looking for a simple no-nonsense cabin, should go for the Creta.

When it comes to the features on offer, Hyundai has got both of them covered with more than just the basics. Speaking for the Bayon, Hyundai’s newest compact SUV is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, dual 12.3-inch displays (one for instrumentation and the other for the touchscreen infotainment unit), ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat.

On the other hand, the Creta comes with dual 10.25-inch displays instead of the 12.3-inch screens on the Bayon (for the same job), dual-zone climate control, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, a panoramic sunroof, connected car tech, and a wireless phone charger.

Common safety features on board both the Hyundai SUVs include six airbags (as standard), ISOFIX child seat mounts, a 360-degree camera setup, electronic stability control (ESC), and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Powertrain Options

For now, Hyundai is offering the Bayon with a single naturally aspirated petrol engine that is borrowed from the Creta. On the other hand, the Creta is sold with three powertrain choices, including a diesel engine. Here’s a detailed look at the technical specifications of both these SUVs:

CVT - Continuously Variable Transmission, DCT - Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission, AT - Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

FWD - Front-Wheel-Drive

As seen in the above table, the Creta is the most powerful and torqueist of the two in its turbo-petrol version. It also has the more engaging and fun-to-drive transmission in the form of a 7-speed DCT shifter. Both the SUVs here come with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard across all the engine options (save for the turbocharged unit on the Creta) for those who prefer to have more precise control over the gearshifts. They even get the same front-wheel-drive setup on offer.
 

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Colour Options'

Hyundai offers the Bayon in a total of six single-tone paint options: Classy Blue Pearl, Fiery Red, Titanium Black, Atlas White, Golden Bronze Metallic, and Ecotronic Grey Pearl. The Bayon is also available in matte Atlas White and Titanium Black finishes, as well as a dual-tone option for the Atlas White and Fiery Red shades (with a Titanium Black roof), which depend on the variant and powertrain chosen.

On the other hand, the Creta comes in five monotone colours: Atlas White, Titanium Black, Starry Night, Robust Emerald Pearl, and Ecotronic Grey. The Titanium Black and Ecotronic Grey can also be had in a matte finish, while the Atlas White shade is also offered in a dual-tone option with a Titanium Black roof. For people choosing the limited-run King Edition, Hyundai is providing it in a Titanium Black matte shade.

Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Creta: Prices Compared

Hyundai is offering the new Bayon in seven variants – HX2, HX3, HX3 Plus, HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10 – spread out across the powertrain choices available with it. On the other hand, the Creta is available in six variant lines: E, EX, EX(O), S(O), SX, and SX Premium. You can also have the King and King Knight Editions with some of these trims.

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