Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos.
- The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 28.65 kmpl.
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 439 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Seltos or Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Seltos vs Victoris — which is safer?
The Kia Seltos scores 5 stars and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Victoris?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹0.50 Lakh lower than the Kia Seltos. The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 102 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 28.65 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.