Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 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 Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.77 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is the more powerful car, with 115 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon 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: Bayon or Grand Vitara?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.77 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Grand Vitara?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.77 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is the more powerful car, with 115 bhp against 113 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.