Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.23 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grand Vitara or Harrier?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.23 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Harrier — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; Tata Harrier — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Harrier?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.23 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.