Hyundai Creta vs Renault Captur
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Creta wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 12 552 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Creta | Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 428 900 | R 515 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 496/m | R 9 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 286 211 | R 298 763 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 142 689 | R 217 236 |
| Value after 5 years | R 227 302 | R 226 851 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Hyundai Creta →
A consistent top seller for Hyundai SA since 2017, imported from India. Buyers value the space, light controls and warranty more than outright polish. Second-generation cars from 2021 sell strongly used and the nameplate holds value well for its segment.
Known for: family suv space and comfort at a fair price
Renault Captur →
First sold here in 2015 with 66kW dCi and turbo petrol engines, then quietly withdrawn before returning in 2025 in facelifted second-generation form with a 113kW 1.3 turbo. It plays in the fashion-led end of the compact crossover market. The relaunched range sits well above the Kiger, starting at R515,999.
Known for: style-led compact crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Creta or the Renault Captur?
The Hyundai Creta. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Renault Captur, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Creta loses about R 142 689 over three years and the Renault Captur loses about R 217 236. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Hyundai Creta runs about R 7 496 per month and the Renault Captur about R 9 019, before fees and insurance.
Keep going
Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.