Hyundai Alcazar vs Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Alcazar | Kia Seltos | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L K15C mild hybrid Petrol / 1.5L TNGA Strong Hybrid |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 158 bhp | 115 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT, e-CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–20 kmpl | ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 180 L | 447 L | 373 L |
Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Seltos vs Grand Vitara — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Seltos, Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara starts lowest at ₹10.77 Lakh, against ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos and ₹14.99 Lakh for the Alcazar (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested.