Hyundai Alcazar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.96 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 ₹4.01 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The Hyundai Alcazar is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 20 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has the bigger boot: 439 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 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: Alcazar or Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹4.01 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Alcazar vs Victoris — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Victoris — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹4.01 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The Hyundai Alcazar is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 20 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.