The newly-unveiled Maruti Suzuki Victoris lands as the carmaker’s second midsize SUV, joining the Grand Vitara which has been on sale since 2022. Unlike the Grand Vitara, the Victoris will be sold via Maruti Suzuki’s Arena dealerships as their flagship model. Therefore, while pricing for the Victoris hasn’t been announced yet, the new SUV is expected to be slightly more affordable than the Grand Vitara.
To that end, let’s take a look at the features offered in the range-topping trims of the Victoris and Grand Vitara – ZXI+(O) and Alpha+(O) – to ascertain which SUV packs in more value for money.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara engine and gearbox
Both SUVs are identical under the skin.
| Maruti Victoris vs Grand Vitara powertrains in top trim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Victoris | Grand Vitara | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre, 4 cyls, petrol / 1.5-litre, 3 cyls, petrol | 1.5-litre, 4 cyls, petrol / 1.5-litre, 3 cyls, petrol |
| Hybrid assist | Mild hybrid / Strong hybrid | Mild hybrid / Strong hybrid |
| Power (hp) | 103 / 116 (combined) | 103 / 116 (combined) |
| Torque (Nm) | 139 / 122 (engine) + 141 (motor) | 139 / 122 (engine) + 141 (motor) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter / e-CVT | 5-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter / e-CVT |
| Claimed mileage (kpl) | 19.07-21.18 / 28.65 | 19.20-21.11 / 27.97 |
On the powertrain front, the Victoris and Grand Vitara are exactly the same owing to their petrol, strong hybrid, and CNG options. However, the CNG powertrain is not available with the top-spec trims of either SUV. Transmission options are identical between the Victoris and Grand Vitara too, and both of them are also available with all-wheel drive in their petrol-auto variants.
Victoris is the more frugal choice.
Though they share their powertrains, the Victoris does deliver greater claimed mileage figures than the Grand Vitara across the board. In fact, the Victoris strong hybrid is now the most fuel-efficient car in India thanks to its staggering 28.65kpl claimed mileage.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara exterior features
Victoris is the only one to offer fog lamps.
| Maruti Victoris vs Grand Vitara exterior features in top trim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Victoris | Grand Vitara | |
| Headlights | LED projectors | LED projectors |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheel size | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Follow-me-home headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No |
| Tail lamps | LED | LED |
| Auto headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Roof spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| Rear wiper and washer | Yes | Yes |
| Monotone colours | 7 | 7 |
| Dual-tone colours | 3 | 3 |
The Victoris and Grand Vitara are pretty evenly matched in terms of exterior features and colours, though the former does have a veritable edge thanks to the inclusion of LED fog lamps. In fact, the Grand Vitara doesn’t even come with fog lamps as standard.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara interior features
Victoris offers better creature comforts and is more tech-rich.
| Maruti Victoris vs Grand Vitara interior features in top trim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Victoris | Grand Vitara | |
| Infotainment screen size | 10.1-inch | 9-inch |
| Digital driver’s display | 10.25-inch | 7-inch |
| Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Heads-up display | Yes | Yes |
| Auto AC | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charger | Yes | Yes |
| On-board navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Audio system | 8 speakers w/ Dolby Atmos and subwoofer | 4 speakers w/ 2 tweeters |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Driver’s seat adjust | 8-way electric | 8-way electric |
| Fast charging USB Type-C ports | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Cabin air purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Connected car tech | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate mechanism | Powered | Manual |
| Tilt/telescopic steering | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Inside, the tech-focused Victoris pulls well ahead of the Grand Vitara, not only offering larger infotainment and instrument displays, but also a superior sound system and powered tailgate. Moreover, the Victoris’ infotainment system runs newer software with pre-installed apps and greater functionality, and the SUV also gets an updated version of Suzuki Connect, allowing users to access over 60 connected car features – including on-board Alexa Auto – via their smartphones or smartwatches.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara driving features
Similar powertrains make for identical driving features.
| Maruti Victoris vs Grand Vitara driving features in top trim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Victoris | Grand Vitara | |
| Drive modes | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Terrain modes (AWD only) | Snow, Sport, Lock, Auto | Snow, Sport, Lock, Auto |
| EV mode (strong hybrid only) | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Adaptive | Yes |
Owing to their identical powertrains, it comes as no surprise that the Victoris and Grand Vitara are equivalent in terms of driving features. Regardless of which SUV you go with, goodies like drive modes, cruise control, EV and terrain modes (for certain variants), and more will be part of the package. However, the Victoris’ adaptive cruise control is a hint to a unique safety feature that can make a massive difference to its driving experience.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara safety features
Victoris is the first Maruti model to include an ADAS suite.
| Maruti Victoris vs Grand Vitara safety features in top trim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Victoris | Grand Vitara | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Level 2 ADAS | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes |
| Parking sensors | Front and rear | Rear |
| Electronic parking brake | Yes (petrol-AT only) | Yes (petrol-AT only) |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system | Yes | Yes |
| Front and rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill hold assist | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to safety, the Victoris is the undisputed winner. Over the Grand Vitara, the Victoris gets front parking sensors, and as a first for any Maruti Suzuki model, Level 2 ADAS that encompasses 10 features and is claimed to have been tuned for Indian road conditions. Additionally, the Victoris has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. Maruti Suzuki has yet to divulge Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP scores for the Grand Vitara.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara verdict
Victoris price isn’t out yet, but it definitely offers more features and safety.
Though it’s difficult to declare a champion before knowing the exact pricing of the Victoris, it’s unequivocally the safer and more feature-packed option compared to the Grand Vitara. Should the Victoris end up being priced at par or even cheaper than the Grand Vitara, it’ll most likely end up eating into the latter’s sales.
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