Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs VinFast VF 7 (2026)
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (₹16.19 Lakh – ₹20.21 Lakh) and VinFast VF 7 (₹22.99 Lakh – ₹28.09 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7.
- The VinFast VF 7 is the more powerful car, with 349 bhp against 172 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara claims the longer range: 543 km vs 532 km.
- Only the VinFast VF 7 has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The VinFast VF 7 has the bigger boot: 537 litres vs 306 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in short
The e Vitara is Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle, a born-EV midsize SUV built on the Heartect-e platform in Gujarat for both India and export markets. Offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, the larger unit claims over 500 km of MIDC range. It squares up against the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
Full e Vitara prices & variants →VinFast VF 7 in short
The VF 7 is VinFast's premium electric SUV for India — Thoothukudi-built, 5-star Bharat NCAP rated, and BBC TopGear India's EV SUV of the Year 2026. The range runs from the 438 km Earth to the 349 bhp AWD Sky trims (0-100 in 5.8s), with up to 532 km ARAI on the 70 kWh front-wheel-drive Wind. Same ownership pitch as the VF 6: 7-year vehicle and 10-year battery warranty plus free network charging until 2029. Rivals the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra's XEV line.
Full VF 7 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: e Vitara or VF 7?
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
e Vitara vs VF 7 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara — not yet tested; VinFast VF 7 — 5 stars.
Should I buy the e Vitara or the VF 7?
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7. The VinFast VF 7 is the more powerful car, with 349 bhp against 172 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara claims the longer range: 543 km vs 532 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.