Hyundai Bayon vs Tata Sierra (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) and Tata Sierra (₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.59 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 ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra.
- The Tata Sierra is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Sierra has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Sierra has the bigger boot: 622 litres vs 505 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 →Tata Sierra in short
The Sierra revives Tata's most loved nameplate as a boxy midsize SUV that squares up to the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata's own Curvv. Launched in November 2025 with deliveries from January 2026, it offers three 1.5L engines — a 105 bhp petrol, a 158 bhp Hyperion turbo-petrol and a 116 bhp Kryojet diesel — a segment-huge 622-litre boot, and a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags standard.
Full Sierra prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bayon or Sierra?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Sierra — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Tata Sierra — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Sierra?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra. The Tata Sierra is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 113 bhp. The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 18.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.