Maruti Victoris vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Which Maruti Compact SUV Is The Better Option?
Modified On Sep 04, 2025 08:01 PM By Dipan
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While both Maruti compact SUVs get the same powertrain options, the Victoris gets a handful of features that set it apart from the Grand Vitara
With the recent unveiling of the Maruti Victoris, the carmaker now has two compact SUVs in the market alongside the Maruti Grand Vitara. While both Maruti compact SUV offerings get a different exterior and interior design, they get similar powertrain options and an almost-identical convenience and safety feature suite. All of this can make it difficult for you to make a choice between the Victoris and the Grand Vitara.
If you are torn between choosing one that makes more sense to you, here’s a detailed comparison between the Maruti Victoris and Maruti Grand Vitara to make it easier for you to buy the better Maruti SUV.
Prices
| Maruti Victoris Price Range (expected) | Maruti Grand Vitara Price Range |
| Rs 9.75 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 20.68 lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom
Maruti is yet to disclose the new Victoris prices, but we expect them to commence from Rs 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom), which will undercut the Grand Vitara’s base-spec Delta trim by a considerable margin. Moreover, the top-spec variants of both compact SUVs are also expected to have a decent price difference, with the Victoris being the more affordable alternative of the two, as it will be offered through the carmaker’s Arena chain of dealerships.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Victoris | Maruti Grand Vitara | Difference |
| Length | 4360 mm | 4345 mm | + 15 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1795 mm | No difference |
| Height | 1655 mm | 1645 mm | + 10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2600 mm | No difference |
As seen in the table, the Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara share the same wheelbase and width. The new Arena flagship is 15 mm longer and 10 mm taller than the Nexa compact SUV, but this would not make a major difference in real-life conditions.
What would make a difference, however, is that the CNG tank in the Victoris is placed on the underside of the SUV, which does not hamper the boot space. On the other hand, the Grand Vitara’s CNG tank is placed inside the boot area, meaning there is a slight compromise in its luggage carrying capacity, thus making the Victoris a better choice for long road trips.
Powertrain Options
The powertrain department is one aspect where the Victoris and Grand Vitara are identical, as both compact SUVs get the same mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid and CNG options. Here are the details:
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Power | 116 PS (combined) | 103 PS | 88 PS |
| Torque | 141 Nm (Hybrid) | 137 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission* | e-CVT | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain^ | FWD | FWD / AWD (AT only) | FWD |
*AT = Torque converter automatic transmission; eCVT = Electronic continuously variable automatic transmission
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive; AWD = All-wheel-drive
However, one aspect where the two Maruti siblings differ slightly is the claimed fuel efficiency they have.
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Maruti Victoris Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 28.65 kmpl | 21.18 kmpl (FWD MT) / 21.06 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 27.02 km/kg |
| Maruti Grand Vitara Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 27.97 kmpl | 21.11 kmpl (FWD MT) / 20.58 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.20 kmpl (AWD AT) | 26.6 km/kg |
As the table suggests, the Victoris is more frugal with the strong hybrid (0.68 kmpl more) and CNG options (0.42 kmpl more). With the mid hybrid-manual and automatic (FWD) combinations too, the Arena offering has a slightly better fuel efficiency (0.07 kmpl and 0.48 kmpl more, respectively) than the Nexa model. On the other hand, with the torque converter gearbox, the Grand Vitara is more fuel efficient with the AWD setup (0.13 kmpl).
Features
Maruti Victoris Price Expectations: Variant-Wise On-road Prices Estimated
Modified On Sep 04, 2025 08:21 PM By Rohit
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The Victoris SUV will be offered in four broad variant lines – LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi Plus – with the top two trims also having an optional (O) sub-variant each
We recently got to see a new compact SUV from Maruti called the ‘Victoris’. All details regarding the new Maruti SUV, including its variant lineup, engine options, and features have already been revealed. Its bookings are now open for Rs 11,000 and it will be sold via Arena showrooms. While waiting for the official price announcement, here are the likely variant-wise prices for the new Victoris based on the information available to us:
| Variant | Expected Price |
| 1.5-litre petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech | |
| LXi MT | Rs 9.75 lakh |
| VXi MT | Rs 10.85 lakh |
| VXi AT | Rs 11.92 lakh |
| ZXi MT | Rs 13.10 lakh |
| ZXi AT | Rs 14.50 lakh |
| ZXi (O) MT | Rs 14 lakh |
| ZXi (O) AT | Rs 15.40 lakh |
| ZXi Plus MT | Rs 15.10 lakh |
| ZXi Plus AT | Rs 16.50 lakh |
| ZXi Plus AT AWD | Rs 17.70 lakh |
| ZXi Plus (O) MT | Rs 16.50 lakh |
| ZXi Plus (O) AT | Rs 17.70 lakh |
| ZXi Plus (O) AT AWD | Rs 18.40 lakh |
| 1.5-litre petrol engine with strong-hybrid tech | |
| VXi | Rs 14.50 lakh |
| ZXi | Rs 17 lakh |
| ZXi (O) | Rs 18 lakh |
| ZXi Plus | Rs 19 lakh |
| ZXi Plus (O) | Rs 20 lakh |
| 1.5-litre petrol+CNG powertrain | |
| LXi MT CNG | Rs 10.75 lakh |
| VXi MT CNG | Rs 11.65 lakh |
| ZXi MT CNG | Rs 14.10 lakh |
*Disclaimer: These prices are our estimates. Official prices will be revealed by Maruti around Diwali 2025. Its on-road prices are expected to range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 22 lakh.
Feature Details
Maruti has equipped the Victoris SUV with plenty of bells and whistles, while also including many first-time features for a car.
Highlights include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat.
Occupant safety is taken care of by six airbags (as standard), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability programme (ESP), and some Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Powertrain Choices
| Specification | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol with mild-hybrid tech | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol with strong-hybrid tech | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG |
| Power | 103 PS | 116 PS (combined) | 88 PS |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 141 Nm (hybrid system) | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT^ | e-CVT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain | FWD*/ AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 21.18 kmpl (FWD MT), 21.06 kmpl (FWD AT)/ 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 28.65 kmpl | 27.02 km/kg |
*FWD – Front-wheel drive
^AT – Torque converter automatic transmission
The Victoris is set to get the same powertrain options as the Grand Vitara, including the highly efficient strong-hybrid setup. It will also come with an AWD option, which will be limited to the top-spec ZXi+ trim and have the choice of the AT option only.
Rivals
The Maruti Victoris will be entering the crowded compact SUV segment that consists of the likes of the Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Citroen Aircross, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Maruti Grand Vitara.
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Maruti Victoris vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Which Maruti Compact SUV Is The Better Option?
Modified On Sep 04, 2025 08:01 PM By Dipan
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While both Maruti compact SUVs get the same powertrain options, the Victoris gets a handful of features that set it apart from the Grand Vitara
With the recent unveiling of the Maruti Victoris, the carmaker now has two compact SUVs in the market alongside the Maruti Grand Vitara. While both Maruti compact SUV offerings get a different exterior and interior design, they get similar powertrain options and an almost-identical convenience and safety feature suite. All of this can make it difficult for you to make a choice between the Victoris and the Grand Vitara.
If you are torn between choosing one that makes more sense to you, here’s a detailed comparison between the Maruti Victoris and Maruti Grand Vitara to make it easier for you to buy the better Maruti SUV.
Prices
| Maruti Victoris Price Range (expected) | Maruti Grand Vitara Price Range |
| Rs 9.75 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 20.68 lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom
Maruti is yet to disclose the new Victoris prices, but we expect them to commence from Rs 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom), which will undercut the Grand Vitara’s base-spec Delta trim by a considerable margin. Moreover, the top-spec variants of both compact SUVs are also expected to have a decent price difference, with the Victoris being the more affordable alternative of the two, as it will be offered through the carmaker’s Arena chain of dealerships.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Victoris | Maruti Grand Vitara | Difference |
| Length | 4360 mm | 4345 mm | + 15 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1795 mm | No difference |
| Height | 1655 mm | 1645 mm | + 10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2600 mm | No difference |
As seen in the table, the Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara share the same wheelbase and width. The new Arena flagship is 15 mm longer and 10 mm taller than the Nexa compact SUV, but this would not make a major difference in real-life conditions.
What would make a difference, however, is that the CNG tank in the Victoris is placed on the underside of the SUV, which does not hamper the boot space. On the other hand, the Grand Vitara’s CNG tank is placed inside the boot area, meaning there is a slight compromise in its luggage carrying capacity, thus making the Victoris a better choice for long road trips.
Powertrain Options
The powertrain department is one aspect where the Victoris and Grand Vitara are identical, as both compact SUVs get the same mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid and CNG options. Here are the details:
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Power | 116 PS (combined) | 103 PS | 88 PS |
| Torque | 141 Nm (Hybrid) | 137 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission* | e-CVT | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain^ | FWD | FWD / AWD (AT only) | FWD |
*AT = Torque converter automatic transmission; eCVT = Electronic continuously variable automatic transmission
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive; AWD = All-wheel-drive
However, one aspect where the two Maruti siblings differ slightly is the claimed fuel efficiency they have.
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Maruti Victoris Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 28.65 kmpl | 21.18 kmpl (FWD MT) / 21.06 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 27.02 km/kg |
| Maruti Grand Vitara Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 27.97 kmpl | 21.11 kmpl (FWD MT) / 20.58 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.20 kmpl (AWD AT) | 26.6 km/kg |
As the table suggests, the Victoris is more frugal with the strong hybrid (0.68 kmpl more) and CNG options (0.42 kmpl more). With the mid hybrid-manual and automatic (FWD) combinations too, the Arena offering has a slightly better fuel efficiency (0.07 kmpl and 0.48 kmpl more, respectively) than the Nexa model. On the other hand, with the torque converter gearbox, the Grand Vitara is more fuel efficient with the AWD setup (0.13 kmpl).
Features
| Maruti Victoris | Maruti Grand Vitara | |
| Exterior | Automatic LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionLED DRLs Front LED fog lampsConnected LED taillightsDual-tone 17-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark fin antenna | Automatic LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionLED DRLsConnected LED taillightsDual-tone 17-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark fin antenna |
| Interior | Black and off-white dual-tone cabin themeBlack and off-white dual-tone leatherette seat upholsteryLeatherette-wrapped steering wheel64-colour ambient lightingVanity mirror and lamps for both front passengersSunglass holderIlluminated gloveboxFront footwell illuminationFront seat back pocketsAdjustable headrests for all seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders | All-black cabin theme with bronze accentsBlack leatherette seat upholsteryLeatherette-wrapped steering wheelSunglass holderIlluminated gloveboxFront footwell illuminationFront seatback pocketsAdjustable headrests for all seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders |
| Comfort & Convenience | 10.25-inch digital driver’s displayAuto AC with rear ventsVentilated front seats8-way powered driver seatPowered tailgate with gesture controlWireless smartphone chargerPanoramic sunroofHead-up display (HUD)Air purifier with PM2.5 air filterAuto-folding ORVMsCruise control (MT and strong-hybrid variants only)Terrain modes with AWD setup – Snow, Sport, Lock and AutoPuddle lampsAuto-dimming IRVMHeight-adjustable driver seatBoot lampPaddle shifters (AT only)Drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport (strong-hybrid only)60:40 split-folding rear seatsKeyless entry with push-button start/stopTilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheelSteering-mounted audio and calling controls | 7-inch digital driver’s displayAuto AC with rear ventsVentilated front seats8-way powered driver seatWireless smartphone chargerPanoramic sunroofHead-up display (HUD)Air purifier with PM2.5 air filterAuto-folding ORVMsCruise control (MT and strong-hybrid variants only)Terrain modes with AWD setup – Snow, Sport, Lock and AutoPuddle lampsAuto-dimming IRVMHeight-adjustable driver seatBoot lampPaddle shifters (AT only)Drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport (strong-hybrid only)60:40 split-folding rear seatsKeyless entry with push-button start/stopTilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheelSteering-mounted audio and calling controls |
| Infotainment | 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system8-speaker Infinity sound system with subwooferDolby Atmos surround sound systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoConnected car tech Alexa connectivity | 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system6-speaker Clarion sound systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoConnected car tech |
| Safety | Six airbags (as standard)Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)Electronic stability programme (ESP)Traction control systemHill-hold assistHill-descent control (AWD only)3-point seatbelts for all seats with reminders360-degree cameraFront & rear parking sensorsRear wiper and washerRear defoggerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (AT only)Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages | Six airbags (as standard)Electronic stability programme (ESP)Traction control systemHill-hold assistHill-descent control (AWD only)3-point seatbelts for all seats with reminders360-degree cameraFront & rear parking sensorsRear wiper and washerRear defoggerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (AT only)Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages |
As mentioned earlier, while the exterior and interior design of both Maruti compact SUVs are different, the Grand Vitara gets an all-black cabin theme with bronze accents, while the Victoris gets a dual-tone cabin theme, which could make the interior feel airier than the Nexa offering. The Grand Vitara also misses out on front fog lamps that are offered with the Victoris.
In terms of features, everything is more or less the same, save for the Victoris packing in a bigger touchscreen infotainment system, a larger digital driver’s display, 64-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with gesture controls and a better sound system. All of these are offered in the Victoris and make it feel more premium.
Not just this, but the Victoris also gets a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite and flaunts a 5-star Bharat NCAP badge, which makes it feel like a safer option compared to the Grand Vitara, which is yet to be crash tested.
Verdict
The Maruti Victoris and Maruti Grand Vitara can be considered two peas from the same pod, with the former being a more modern and feature-rich offering compared to the Nexa model. It is also safer on paper with its 5-star Bharat NCAP credibility and a Level-2 ADAS suite, both of which are missing on the Grand Vitara.
So, the ultimate choice comes down to the prices which Maruti will put on the Victoris. If it is priced lower than the Grand Vitara, which we are expecting the carmaker to do, considering its other Arena Vs Nexa products, the Victoris will hands-down be the better option amongst the two.
That being said, if you want a Maruti compact SUV now and are not eager to wait for the Victoris to launch, the Grand Vitara is also a good enough option.
But what will you choose and why? Tell us in the comments below.
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