Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Kia Seltos: Performance, Features and Price

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos are midsize SUVs with different engine options, modern interior with a selection of comfort and safety features. The strong-hybrid system is a highlight in the Grand Vitara, while the all-wheel drive system, which is optional, and the factory fit CNG serve, are other features. The Kia Seltos comes with both petrol and diesel engines, including a turbo-petrol, as well as advanced driver-assistance tech. Let's take a look at the performance, features and cost comparison between the two SUVs.

Performance

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which generates around 103 PS and 139 Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The strong-hybrid variant features a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor that will provide about 116 PS for the combined engine and electric motor system, and a 6-speed e-CVT transmission. It gets up to 27.97 km/l of fuel efficiency as claimed. There's also a factory-fitted CNG option and selected petrol variants get the ALLGRIP Select all-wheel drive system.

There are three engine variants in the Kia Seltos. It's powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 115PS and 143.8Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 116PS and 250Nm, whereas the turbo-petrol version of the 1.5-litre generates 160PS and 253Nm. The transmission system offered, depending on the engine and variant, is a 6-speed automatic, IVT automatic, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed iMT or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The Grand Vitara has a good hybrid flavour for those looking for better fuel economy, while the Seltos has more engines, including a turbo-petrol for those wanting more power.

Features: Safety and Comfort

The Grand Vitara comes with a SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other options include a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, wireless charging and connected-car technology. The more you pay, the more you get, with higher variants featuring an eight-way powered driver's seat, an air purifier and rear door sunshades. The range is equipped with six airbags.

The Kia Seltos has got a modern interior with a panoramic display layout, which includes a digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen on some variants. It offers a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging, an 8-speaker Bose audio system on the higher models and 64-colour ambient light control. Selected variants are also equipped with a 360-degree camera, a head-up display and the optional Level 2 or Level 2+ ADAS. There are 6 airbags standard.

The Grand Vitara is powered by a good hybrid drive and has all-wheel drive, while the Seltos features a bigger infotainment touchscreen and a wider selection of advanced driver assistance systems on higher trims.

Price

The ex-showroom price of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara ranges from about ₹11.42 lakh. The final price of the car depends on the variant and power options.

The new Kia Seltos' price starts from around ₹10.99 lakh and goes up to ₹21.57 lakh (ex-showroom) based on the engine, transmission and variant.

The prices mentioned are subject to change with updates and the updated variant-wise prices can be confirmed with respective manufacturers.

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Conclusion

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in petrol, CNG and strong-hybrid variants, with an available all-wheel drive system on select variants. The Kia Seltos is offered with petrol engines, diesel engines, a turbo-petrol engine and high-tech on the higher spec models. Consumers can research the fuel efficiency, engine power, safety features, and variation costs of each SUV and then determine which one is the best choice for them.