Hyundai Alcazar vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.96 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹3.74 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The Hyundai Alcazar is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 20 kmpl.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has the bigger boot: 373 litres vs 180 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Alcazar or Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹3.74 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Alcazar vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹3.74 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The Hyundai Alcazar is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 20 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.