Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Skoda Kushaq (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh) and Skoda Kushaq (₹10.69 Lakh – ₹19.19 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 ₹0.19 Lakh of each other).
- The Skoda Kushaq is the more powerful car, with 148 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.8 kmpl.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has the bigger boot: 439 litres vs 385 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 →Skoda Kushaq in short
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Full Kushaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Victoris or Kushaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Victoris vs Kushaq — which is safer?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5 stars and the Skoda Kushaq scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Victoris or the Kushaq?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). The Skoda Kushaq is the more powerful car, with 148 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.