Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 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 Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹2.50 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl.
- The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 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 →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: Victoris or Harrier?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹2.50 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Victoris vs Harrier — which is safer?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5 stars and the Tata Harrier scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Victoris or the Harrier?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹2.50 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.