Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 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 ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl.
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 439 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Victoris or Tekton?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Victoris vs Tekton — which is safer?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5 stars and the Nissan Tekton scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Victoris or the Tekton?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.