Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (August 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other).
- The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 27.97 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L K15C mild hybrid Petrol / 1.5L TNGA Strong Hybrid |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 115 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT, e-CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 447 L | 373 L |
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Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos 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: Seltos or Grand Vitara?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, August 2026.)
Seltos vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Seltos — 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Grand Vitara?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 115 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 27.97 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.