Honda HR-V vs Hyundai CRETA vs KIA Seltos, Komparasi Compact SUV Terlengkap! | Cintamobil TV

Product reviewed

The video compares three compact SUVs: Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta (likely “El(k)tos” meant Creta), and Kia Seltos (komparasi compact SUV terlengkap).

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Key features & experiences mentioned (by product)

1) Honda HR-V (dominant impressions)

Interior / seating & comfort

• Front/passenger seating judged more supportive, with comfort considered better than at least one rival (the Kia Seltos).
• Notes that seating can support long-distance use; arm/hand reach and legroom are described as good.
• Seat/foam support is criticized on a rival, implying the HR-V feels more supportive.

Driving & refinement

• Suspension described as comfortable with a bit of stiffness, but still acceptable/forgiving.
• Cabin noise is described as quieter compared to another competitor (positioning HR-V refinement as a key strength).

Powertrain & efficiency

• HR-V is contrasted with rivals on transmission:
  • HR-V uses DCT (dual-clutch transmission)
• Claimed benefits vs CVT rivals:
  • Good responsiveness
  • Fast shift
  • More efficient power transfer
• Fuel economy performance is highlighted:
  • City efficiency around 12 km/l
  • Another claim around up to 20 km/l (likely highway/efficiency context)
  • A later in-video test result shows approximately 3.7 L used over the test distance (distance/consumption math is shown, plus a prior comparison baseline reference)

Design / tech highlight

• Styling described as more “futuristic” and different from the prior generation.
• Mentions panoramic glass roof as part of the lineup comparison discussion.
• HR-V is framed as responsive and comfortable for daily commuting and also strong on toll roads.

Overall impression

• HR-V is framed as an overall winner for:
  • Fuel economy
  • Ride comfort/refinement
• Also “fun” enough, especially outside the city.

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2) Hyundai Creta

Transmission / drivetrain

• Criticized mainly due to it using CVT.
• The CVT is called out as having “slip,” though it’s also commonly associated with efficiency.

Driving comfort

• Suspension/handling described positively:
  • Comfortable handling
  • Good road feel / plate sensitivity
  • Relatively normal body roll

Fuel economy

• Fuel efficiency is discussed across all three.
• Creta is implied to be efficient, but not the winner in the measured outcomes described.

Feature list / infotainment & cabin

• Mentions Hyundai tech such as:
  • Air purifier
  • Hyundai SmartSense (ADAS suite)
• Audio quality praised (sound system rated as good).
• Convenience features mentioned during comparison segments (e.g., charging/USB and other cabin amenities).

Overall impression

• Strong on comfort and feature completeness, but argued to be weaker than HR-V in drivetrain “feel,” especially where HR-V’s DCT is contrasted with Creta’s CVT.

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3) Kia Seltos

Interior / seating space & comfort

• Rear comfort/legroom described as large.
• A seat-space illustration includes a mention of “15 cm” (used to show perceived space).
• Criticisms focus on support/material:
  • Seat material described as “half-hearted/cool”
  • Lacks support per viewer impression
• Concludes Seltos is not as comfortable as HR-V (directly stated).

Back seat / usability

• USB charging in the rear is mentioned.
• Ride comfort is still described as good, but not the “best” overall.

Features

• Highlights include:
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Mentions driver assistance tech such as HSS / related tech and other cabin features (similar feature themes appear in the overall comparison).

Overall impression

• Best for features and some space aspects,
• but loses on seat comfort/support compared to HR-V.

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Pros / Cons explicitly or implicitly mentioned

Pros (commonly praised)

• HR-V
  • Quieter cabin than rival
  • Supportive seats
  • Responsive DCT feel
  • Strong fuel economy (city and beyond)
• Creta
  • Comfortable handling
  • Complete feature set (air purifier, safety tech/SmartSense)
  • Good audio
• Seltos
  • Spacious rear area
  • Many features (including HUD and panoramic glass roof)

Cons (commonly criticized)

• HR-V
  • No major con clearly listed in the subtitles (strengths are emphasized instead).
• Creta (CVT implied)
  • CVT “slip,” and potentially weaker shifting feel/efficiency transfer vs DCT.
• Seltos
  • Seats feel less supportive
  • Seat material/support criticized
  • Not as comfortable as HR-V

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Comparisons made

• Transmission comparison

  • HR-V: DCT
  • Rivals: CVT
  • DCT is claimed to be faster-shifting and more efficient, while CVT may feel like it has more “slip.”

• Fuel economy comparison

  • HR-V positioned as the fuel economy winner
  • Includes a measured test with roughly 3.7 L and distance/consumption math
  • Also referenced earlier efficiencies (e.g., ~12 km/l city and ~20 km/l highway/efficiency claim)

• Comfort comparison

  • HR-V considered more comfortable than Seltos, especially for seating support.

• Refinement comparison

  • HR-V described as having better (quieter) cabin noise than at least one competitor.

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Numbers / ratings mentioned

• Seating space: rear/legroom discussion includes an illustrative figure like “15 cm.”
• 0–100 km/h: referenced, but exact value isn’t clearly captured in the subtitles.
• Fuel economy:
  • ~12 km/l (city/inner city)
  • Up to ~20 km/l (efficiency claim)
  • Test math shown including ~3.7 L and consumption/distance calculations (details not perfectly readable)
• Pricing: a price comparison is mentioned, but exact numbers are garbled/unreliable in subtitles.

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Overall verdict / recommendation (based on the video’s conclusion)

• The video frames Honda HR-V as the best overall pick for buyers prioritizing:
  • Comfort + quieter cabin
  • Responsive driving
  • Fuel efficiency (presented as strongest)
• Hyundai Creta: strong on features and comfort, but drivetrain “feel” argued to be weaker than HR-V’s DCT.
• Kia Seltos: feature-rich and spacious, but seat comfort/support is less than HR-V.

Recommendation: If you want the most balanced package emphasized by the reviewer—especially fuel efficiency + driving feel + comfort—choose Honda HR-V.

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Unique points mentioned (deduplicated list)

• HR-V seats provide better support/comfort than at least one rival.
• HR-V cabin noise is quieter than competitor.
• HR-V suspension: comfortable with slight stiffness.
• HR-V uses DCT; rivals use CVT.
• DCT praised for fast shifting and efficient power transfer.
• HR-V fuel economy highlighted as leading (with ~12 km/l city and up to ~20 km/l claims).
• Seltos rear space praised (illustrated with a ~15 cm mention).
• Seltos rear includes USB charging.
• Seltos includes HUD and panoramic glass roof.
• Seltos seat material/support criticized; not as comfortable as HR-V.
• Creta includes “complete” features such as air purifier, Hyundai SmartSense, and good audio.
• Creta driving comfort/handling praised; normal body roll.
• Fuel efficiency test/result shown with calculations including 3.7 L.
• Conclusion: HR-V “wins” the fuel economy contest; overall best framed around HR-V.

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Speakers / roles (as inferred from subtitles)

• Main host/reviewer (likely Lisa/host): primary narrator comparing seating comfort, suspension/handling, drivetrain behavior, noise, and fuel economy.
• Additional presenter/guest voices: brief banter/reactions (“Boss,” laughter, etc.), without clearly separated technical viewpoints.
• Sponsored/introducer voice (brief): thanks sponsor/mentions Hyundai/V-Kool window film and dealership promos—not a competitor evaluation.