Honda Elevate vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.80 Lakh – ₹18.40 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate.
- The Honda Elevate is the more powerful car, with 119 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 17 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Honda Elevate has the bigger boot: 458 litres vs 439 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevate prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Elevate vs Victoris — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Victoris — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.30 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. The Honda Elevate is the more powerful car, with 119 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 17 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.