Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs MG Astor vs Tata Curvv (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl).
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
- Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the most power (123 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor prices & variants →Tata Curvv in short
The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.
Full Curvv prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Vitara vs Astor vs Curvv — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl). Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the most power (123 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Grand Vitara, Astor, Curvv?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹9.99 Lakh for the Curvv and ₹10.77 Lakh for the Grand Vitara (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv: 5 stars.