Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 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).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.27 Lakh of each other).
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is the more powerful car, with 115 bhp against 102 bhp.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has the bigger boot: 439 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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: Grand Vitara or Victoris?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.27 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Victoris — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Victoris — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Victoris?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.27 Lakh of each other). The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is the more powerful car, with 115 bhp against 102 bhp. Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.