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 (July 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 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 20.7 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars).
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 433 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) | 17.0-20.7 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 3 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 373 L |
Kia Seltos in short
The Kia Seltos is the brand's midsize SUV workhorse in India and one of the Hyundai Creta's fiercest rivals, refreshed comprehensively in 2023 with sharper styling and Level 2 ADAS. Its trump card is choice: three engines and five gearbox options spread across sporty GT Line and classy Tech Line trims. The 158bhp turbo-petrol makes it one of the quickest mainstream SUVs in the class.
Full Seltosprices & 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 Vitaraprices & 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, July 2026.)
Seltos vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Seltos — 3 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 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 20.7 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.