Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 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 Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris.
- The Hyundai Bayon is the more powerful car, with 113 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 439 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 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: Bayon or Victoris?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Victoris — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Victoris — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Victoris?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The Hyundai Bayon is the more powerful car, with 113 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.