Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Hyundai Creta (₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.46 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).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.14 Lakh of each other).
- The Hyundai Creta 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 21 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Creta has the bigger boot: 433 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta 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: Creta or Grand Vitara?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.14 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Creta vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Creta or the Grand Vitara?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.14 Lakh of each other). The Hyundai Creta 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 21 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.