Tata Curvv vs rivals: Specifications comparison

Variant-wise pricing for the Curvv AT variants is yet to be revealed.

Published On Sep 02, 2024 03:15:00 PM

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Tata Curvv, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Citroen Basalt, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor

The Curvv is Tata's latest product in India, available with ICE and EV guises. In its ICE avatar, the newly-launched coupe-SUV rivals the Citroen Basalt, while also facing competition from mid-size SUVs such as Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, among others. Here's a detailed spec comparison of the Curvv with all its competitors in India.

Tata Curvv vs rivals: dimensions

Tata Curvv vs rivals: dimensions
SUV	Curvv	Basalt	Creta	Seltos	Elevate	Grand Vitara	Hyryder	Taigun	Kushaq	Astor	C3 Aircross
Length	4308mm	4352mm	4330mm	4365mm	4312mm	4345mm	4345mm	4221mm	4221mm	4323mm	4300mm
Width	1810mm	1765mm	1790mm	1800mm	1790mm	1795mm	1795mm	1760mm	1760mm	1809mm	1796mm
Height	1630mm	1593mm	1635mm	1645mm	1650mm	1645mm	1635mm	1612mm	1612mm	1650mm	1654mm
Wheelbase	2560mm	2651mm	2610mm	2610mm	2650mm	2600mm	2600mm	2651mm	2651mm	2585mm	2671mm
Ground clearance	TBA	180mm	190mm	190mm	220mm	210mm	210mm	188mm	188mm	185mm	200mm
Boot space	500 litres	470 litres	433 litres	433 litres	458 litres	355 litres	355 litres	385 litres	385 litres	NA	444-551 litres
Wheel size	18-inch	16-inch	17-inch	18-inch	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch

The Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt are the only two coupe-SUVs in the crowded mid-size SUV segment, as opposed to the other traditional SUVs. That said, the Basalt is the longest offering here at 4,352mm, while Curvv (1,810mm) is the widest one. As far as height is concerned, MG Astor and Honda Elevate are the tallest offerings with a height of 1,650mm. The Citroen C3 Aircross' 2,671mm long wheelbase is the best in its class, while Elevate's 220mm ground clearance outshines all its rivals.

Thanks to its three-row seating, the C3 Aircross' boot space can be expanded to 551 liters when being used as a five-seater. This makes Tata Curvv's 500-litre boot space second-best in the segment. Moreover, the Curvv and Seltos are the only two here to be offered with 18-inch alloy wheels. Do note that Hyundai offers 18-inch alloy wheels on the sportier Creta N Line. Basalt gets the smallest wheels (16-inches).

Tata Curvv vs rivals: engine and gearbox

Tata Curvv vs rivals: petrol powertrains
SUV	Curvv	Basalt	Creta	Seltos	Elevate	Grand Vitara	Hyryder	Taigun	Kushaq	Astor	C3 Aircross
Engine	1.2L, 3-cyl turbo/1.2L, 3-cyl direct-injection turbo	1.2L, 3-cyl/1.2L, 3-cyl turbo	1.5L, 4-cyl/1.5L, 4-cyl turbo	1.5L, 4-cyl/1.5L, 4-cyl turbo	1.5L, 4-cyl	1.5L, 4-cyl/1.5L, 4-cyl hybrid	1.5L, 4-cyl/1.5L, 4-cyl hybrid	1.0L, 3-cyl turbo/1.5L, 4-cyl turbo	1.0L, 3-cyl turbo/1.5L, 4-cyl turbo	1.5L, 4-cyl/1.3L	1.2L, 3-cyl turbo
Power	120hp/125hp	82hp/110hp	115hp/160hp	115hp/160hp	121hp	103hp/116hp	103hp/116hp	115hp/150hp	115hp/150hp	110hp/140hp	110hp
Torque	170Nm/225Nm	115Nm/190-205Nm	144Nm/253Nm	144Nm/253Nm	145Nm	137Nm/NA	137Nm/NA	178Nm/250Nm	178Nm/250Nm	144Nm/220Nm	190Nm
Manual gearbox	6-speed/6-speed	5-speed/6-speed	6-speed/ -	6-speed/ -	6-speed	5-speed/ -	5-speed/ -	6-speed/6-speed	6-speed/6-speed	5-speed/ -	6-speed
Automatic gearbox	7-speed DCT/7-speed DCT	- /6-speed AT	CVT/7-speed DCT	CVT/6-speed iMT or 7-speed DCT	CVT	6-speed AT/CVT	6-speed AT/CVT	6-speed AT/7-speed DCT	6-speed AT/7-speed DCT	CVT/6-speed AT	6-speed AT

The Tata Curvv gets two turbo-petrol engine options: a 120hp, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder unit from Nexon, as well as a new 125hp, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder unit called 'Hyperion'. Both engines are available with 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission options. The Creta and Seltos' 160hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine is still the most powerful petrol engine in the segment.

The Curvv's base petrol engine is more powerful than the base engines of all its rivals except Elevate. Conversely, the 1.2-litre TGDi is the least powerful of all the other higher-spec turbo-petrol models. Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are the only ones to offer a strong-hybrid powertrain in the segment.

Tata Curvv vs rivals: diesel powertrains
SUV	Tata Curvv	Hyundai Creta	Kia Seltos
Engine	1.5L, 4-cyl	1.5L, 4-cyl	1.5L, 4-cyl
Power	118hp	116hp	116hp
Torque	260Nm	250Nm	250Nm
Manual gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Automatic gearbox	7-speed DCT	6-speed AT	6-speed AT or 6-speed iMT

The Curvv also gets a new 118hp, 1.5-liter, four-pot diesel engine called 'Kryojet', which is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox and an optional 7-speed DCT. The Curvv is the only mass-market car in India to offer a dual-clutch auto gearbox with a diesel engine. Apart from Curvv, Creta and Seltos are the only two other SUVs in the segment to offer a diesel engine.

Meanwhile Grand Vitara and Hyryder also offer a factory-fit CNG option with their 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated engine - making them the most premium CNG SUVs in the country .

Tata Curvv vs rivals: price

Tata Curvv vs rivals: price
SUV	Curvv	Basalt	Creta	Seltos	Elevate	Grand Vitara	Hyryder	Taigun	Kushaq	Astor	C3 Aircross
Ex-showroom price	Rs 10 lakh-19 lakh	Rs 7.99 lakh-13.83 lakh	Rs 11 lakh-20.15 lakh	Rs 10.90 lakh-20.37 lakh	Rs 11.91 lakh-16.51 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh-20.09 lakh	Rs 11.14 lakh-20.19 lakh	Rs 11.70 lakh-20 lakh	Rs 10.89 lakh-18.79 lakh	Rs 9.98 lakh-18.08 lakh	Rs 9.99 lakh-14.11 lakh

Introductory prices for the Tata Curvv start from Rs 10 lakh for the 120hp, turbo-petrol variants, Rs 11.5 lakh onwards for diesel, and Rs 14 lakh onwards for the 125hp, turbo-petrol variants. These prices are valid for bookings made before October 31, 2024.

The Citroen Basalt is the most affordable offering here with a base price of Rs 7.99 lakh, while the Elevate has he highest starting price of Rs 11.91 lakh. The Seltos' top-end variant costs the highest here.

Also see:

Tata Curvv: Your questions answered

Why Tata chose a coupe-SUV for the midsize SUV segment