Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Tata Harrier (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh).
- Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seltos vs Grand Vitara vs Harrier — which should I buy?
Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.77 Lakh). Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Seltos, Grand Vitara, Harrier?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara starts lowest at ₹10.77 Lakh, against ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos and ₹13.00 Lakh for the Harrier (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.