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Hyundai Creta

115 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular compact SUV, 2026 model. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.

2026 2025 2024

Base Price

$21K

USD MSRP

Cheapest Country

🇻🇪 Venezuela

$4K/yr

Most Expensive

🇸🇬 Singapore

$21K/yr

5-Year TCO (US)

$67K

Total cost of ownership

Countries Tracked

Full cost breakdown

Years Available

Model years tracked

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Fuel Efficiency

~6L / 100km

At 15,000 km/yr, approx. 900 litres annually

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3-Year Depreciation

38% loss

Loses ~$7,980 from $21,000 base in 3 years

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Annual Maintenance

$900

Typical for Economy segment in developed markets

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Segment

Economy

Competes in the Economy segment globally

About This Model

Economy Segment: Maximum Value, Minimum Running Cost

Economy models are engineered around a single principle: the lowest possible cost per kilometre. Fuel efficiency, low insurance group ratings, and affordable scheduled maintenance are prioritised over performance or luxury. In markets where fuel prices exceed $1.50/litre, the annual fuel saving versus a mid-range model can exceed $600 USD — a figure that compounds significantly over a five-year ownership period. Parts availability is typically excellent, and independent service centres can handle most maintenance tasks at rates 30–50% below authorised dealer pricing.

The Hyundai Creta is a Economy-segment vehicle with a base price of $21,000 USD. 115 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular compact SUV, 2026 model. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $4K in Venezuela to $21K in Singapore — a 366% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.

Annual Cost Snapshot (US)

Depreciation

$4,200

Insurance

$2,150

Fuel

$810

Maintenance

$1,382

Registration

$500

Total Annual$9,042

Full US Breakdown

Interactive Chart

Hyundai Creta — Annual Cost by Country

Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

Depreciation Curve

How Fast Does the Creta Lose Value?

Starting at $21,000, the Hyundai Creta retains 51% of its value after 5 years — losing $10,290 in total.

Year 1

$16,800 (80%)

Year 2

$14,700 (70%)

Year 3

$13,020 (62%)

Year 4

$11,760 (56%)

Year 5

$10,710 (51%)

Market Value Over 5 Years

Cost Composition

What Makes Up the Annual Cost?

Annual ownership cost in the United States: $9,042. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 46% of total annual spend.

Depreciation

$4,20046%

Insurance

$2,15024%

Fuel

$8109%

Maintenance

$1,38215%

Registration

$5006%

Country Rankings

Where Is the Creta Cheapest & Most Expensive?

🏆5 Cheapest Countries to Own

#1🇻🇪

Venezuela

Purchase: $29K

$4K/yr

#2🇮🇷

Iran

Purchase: $43K

$5K/yr

#3🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Purchase: $60K

$6K/yr

#4🇳🇬

Nigeria

Purchase: $30K

$6K/yr

#5🇪🇬

Egypt

Purchase: $34K

$6K/yr

💸5 Most Expensive Countries to Own

#1🇸🇬

Singapore

Purchase: $32K

$21K/yr

#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Purchase: $45K

$16K/yr

#3🇩🇰

Denmark

Purchase: $66K

$12K/yr

#4🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Purchase: $27K

$11K/yr

#5🇮🇱

Israel

Purchase: $45K

$11K/yr

50 Countries

Hyundai Creta — Annual Cost by Country

Based on 2026 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

#	Country	Purchase Price	Import Duty	Insurance/yr	Fuel/yr	Annual Total	Details
1	🇻🇪Venezuela	$29K	20%	$100	$9	$4K	View
2	🇮🇷Iran	$43K	90%	$160	$45	$5K	View
3	🇧🇩Bangladesh	$60K	150%	$220	$738	$6K	View
4	🇳🇬Nigeria	$30K	35%	$570	$522	$6K	View
5	🇪🇬Egypt	$34K	40%	$470	$360	$6K	View
6	🇷🇺Russia	$29K	15%	$720	$585	$6K	View
7	🇺🇦Ukraine	$28K	10%	$520	$1K	$6K	View
8	🇵🇪Peru	$27K	9%	$620	$882	$6K	View
9	🇶🇦Qatar	$22K	5%	$1K	$171	$7K	View
10	🇵🇰Pakistan	$37K	50%	$470	$1K	$7K	View
11	🇮🇳India	$54K	100%	$370	$972	$7K	View
12	🇬🇭Ghana	$29K	20%	$670	$1K	$7K	View
13	🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	$25K	5%	$1K	$216	$7K	View
14	🇮🇩Indonesia	$33K	40%	$670	$702	$7K	View
15	🇲🇾Malaysia	$29K	30%	$980	$468	$7K	View
16	🇵🇭Philippines	$31K	30%	$780	$972	$7K	View
17	🇰🇪Kenya	$30K	25%	$780	$1K	$7K	View
18	🇦🇪UAE	$23K	5%	$1K	$396	$7K	View
19	🇹🇭Thailand	$40K	80%	$880	$882	$7K	View
20	🇻🇳Vietnam	$39K	70%	$470	$828	$7K	View
21	🇲🇽Mexico	$29K	20%	$1K	$738	$7K	View
22	🇨🇴Colombia	$34K	35%	$1K	$792	$7K	View
23	🇦🇷Argentina	$34K	35%	$1K	$612	$7K	View
24	🇷🇴Romania	$27K	10%	$1K	$1K	$7K	View
25	🇭🇺Hungary	$29K	10%	$1K	$1K	$8K	View
26	🇨🇱Chile	$26K	6%	$1K	$972	$8K	View
27	🇨🇿Czech Republic	$28K	10%	$1K	$1K	$8K	View
28	🇵🇱Poland	$28K	10%	$1K	$1K	$8K	View
29	🇨🇳China	$27K	15%	$1K	$972	$8K	View
30	🇿🇦South Africa	$30K	25%	$2K	$1K	$8K	View
31	🇰🇷South Korea	$25K	8%	$1K	$1K	$9K	View
32	🇵🇹Portugal	$28K	10%	$1K	$2K	$9K	View
33	🇬🇷Greece	$29K	10%	$1K	$2K	$9K	View
34	🇪🇸Spain	$28K	10%	$2K	$2K	$9K	View
35	🇺🇸United States	$22K	2.5%	$2K	$810	$9K	View
36	🇳🇿New Zealand	$25K	5%	$2K	$1K	$9K	View
37	🇹🇷Turkey	$45K	80%	$980	$2K	$9K	View
38	🇫🇷France	$28K	10%	$2K	$2K	$9K	View
39	🇫🇮Finland	$29K	10%	$2K	$2K	$9K	View
40	🇦🇹Austria	$28K	10%	$2K	$2K	$10K	View
41	🇯🇵Japan	$23K	0%	$1K	$1K	$10K	View
42	🇸🇪Sweden	$29K	10%	$2K	$1K	$10K	View
43	🇨🇦Canada	$23K	6.1%	$2K	$1K	$10K	View
44	🇩🇪Germany	$27K	10%	$2K	$2K	$10K	View
45	🇦🇺Australia	$24K	5%	$2K	$1K	$10K	View
46	🇨🇭Switzerland	$24K	6.5%	$2K	$1K	$10K	View
47	🇧🇪Belgium	$28K	10%	$2K	$2K	$10K	View
48	🇳🇱Netherlands	$28K	10%	$2K	$2K	$10K	View
49	🇮🇹Italy	$28K	10%	$3K	$2K	$11K	View
50	🇧🇷Brazil	$32K	35%	$3K	$1K	$11K	View
51	🇳🇴Norway	$33K	25%	$2K	$2K	$11K	View
52	🇮🇱Israel	$45K	83%	$2K	$2K	$11K	View
53	🇬🇧United Kingdom	$27K	6.5%	$3K	$2K	$11K	View
54	🇩🇰Denmark	$66K	150%	$2K	$2K	$12K	View
55	🇭🇰Hong Kong	$45K	115%	$2K	$2K	$16K	View
56	🇸🇬Singapore	$32K	41%	$3K	$2K	$21K	View