Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Grand Vitara is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.77 lakh against ₹11.25 lakh for the Seltos. Only the Seltos has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Grand Vitara claims better mileage (up to 27.97 km/l).
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Seltos vs Grand Vitara: specs and prices
| Kia Seltos | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.25 L – ₹21.57 L | ₹10.77 L – ₹19.62 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15.6–19.4 km/l | 20.58–27.97 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 11 | 20 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹17.02 L | ₹13.50 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia Seltos or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara starts at ₹10.77 lakh ex-showroom; the Kia Seltos starts at ₹11.25 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Seltos or the Grand Vitara?
- Seltos: 5-star Bharat NCAP; Grand Vitara: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Seltos or the Grand Vitara?
- The Grand Vitara is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.77 lakh against ₹11.25 lakh for the Seltos. Only the Seltos has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Grand Vitara claims better mileage (up to 27.97 km/l). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.