Hyundai has launched the Bayon with prices ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). With the Bayon, Hyundai now has two offerings in the midsize SUV segment, the other being the segment bestseller, the Creta. So, how does the new Hyundai Bayon stack up against the Creta?
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Dimensions
The Bayon is slightly shorter in length but offers a larger boot than the Creta
While wheelbase differs by only 10mm between the two SUVs, the Bayon’s overall length is 85mm shorter than the Creta’s. It is also 30mm shorter in height but 20mm wider. However, these differences are unlikely to have a significant real-world impact. The Bayon offers a larger 505-litre boot, 72 litres more than the Creta, along with slightly higher ground clearance of 205mm. Meanwhile, the Creta gets a larger 50-litre fuel tank compared to the Bayon’s 43-litre one.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Powertrain options
The Bayon gets a petrol engine, but the Creta gets turbo-petrol and diesel options too
| Claimed mileage (in kpl) | 18.6 (CVT) | 17.7 (CVT) |
^MT = Manual transmission, CVT = Continuously variable automatic transmission, DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission, AT = Torque converter automatic transmission
The Hyundai Bayon gets a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115hp and 144Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or a CVT. The Creta also offers this engine, but the Bayon’s smaller size and likely lower weight are reflected in its claimed ARAI mileage, which is 0.9kpl higher for the petrol-CVT combination. The claimed fuel efficiency of the Bayon’s petrol-manual powertrain is yet to be revealed.
While the Bayon misses out on the Creta’s turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, it will get a CNG version in 2027. This would make it the only Hyundai model longer than 4 metres to offer a CNG option.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Exterior
The Bayon has smaller alloy wheels, but other features are the same as the Creta’s
The Bayon rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, one inch smaller than the Creta’s 18-inch alloys. Other features are the same, including all-LED lights, rear spoiler, electrically adjustable and foldable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) and roof rails.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Interior and features
The Bayon gets larger screens but lacks some convenience features
| Generative AI voice assistant | Yes | No |
The Hyundai Bayon gets larger 12.3-inch infotainment and driver’s display screens than the Creta’s 10.25-inch units. It also debuts Hyundai’s generative AI voice assistant, which can handle navigation and destination searches, make calls, send SMS messages, control the climate system and sunroof, and provide real-time weather and sports updates.
However, the Creta gets dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging for rear passengers and an 8-way powered co-driver’s seat, while the driver’s seat also gets a memory function. It further offers a powered boss mode, rear sunshade, air purifier and cooled glove box, none of which are available on the Bayon. Other features like a panoramic sunroof, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, ventilated front seats and an 8-speaker Bose sound system are common to both SUVs.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Driving tech
Both Hyundai SUVs offer similar driving tech
Both the Hyundai Bayon and Creta get Normal, Eco and Sport drive modes, along with paddleshifters, adaptive cruise control and an idle start/stop system.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Safety
The Bayon gets additional ADAS features but lacks a dashcam
Both the Hyundai Bayon and Creta get six airbags, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-start assist, hill-descent control and disc brakes on all four wheels. However, the Bayon has a Level 2+ advanced driver assistance (ADAS) suite compared to the Creta’s Level 2 system, with additional features including map-based highway driving assist and cruise control. The Creta, on the other hand, gets front and rear dashcams, which are not available on the Bayon.
Hyundai Bayon vs Creta: Prices and verdict
The Bayon’s price is up to Rs 91,000 lower than the Creta’s
The Bayon’s petrol-manual variants are Rs 91,000 cheaper than the Creta at the entry level and Rs 63,000 cheaper at the top end. The petrol-CVT variants are also more affordable, with a price difference of Rs 65,000 at the entry level and Rs 69,000 at the top end. However, at a similar price point, the Creta offers a wider choice of powertrains and additional features such as a powered co-driver’s seat, boss mode and rear sunshades, all of which are becoming increasingly common in this segment but are missing from the Bayon. Moreover, with the Creta getting a new generation in 2027, discounts on the current model will definitely make it a more value-for-money option than the newer Bayon.
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