The Indian SUV market is heating up and two strong contenders are instantly grabbing attention right now, which are the all-new Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Both SUVs start close to each other in price, offer modern features and target buyers who want style, comfort, safety, and good mileage. But they are built with slightly different priorities. Let’s break it down in simple words.
Price
The all-new Kia Seltos starts at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is slightly more affordable with a starting price of Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Design and Road Presence
The Kia Seltos looks bold and sporty as it gets Kia’s signature Digital Tiger Face grille, stylish Star Map LED DRLs and tail lamps, ice-cube LED headlamps,
skid plates and a strong SUV stance. With a length of 4460 mm and width of 1830 mm, the Seltos feels big and commanding on the road.
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, on the other hand, has 4360 mm length and is 1795 mm wide. While slightly smaller than the Seltos, it looks sophisticated and practical. The Victoris focuses more on comfort and everyday usability.
Interiors and Features
Inside the Seltos, you get a modern cabin with smoky black and grey interiors, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, dual pane panoramic sunroof and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Features like cruise control, rear AC vents, rear camera and a flat-bottom steering wheel make it feel tech-loaded.
The Victoris, on the other hand is equipped with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, Head-Up Display (HUD), 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, and an Infinity sound system with Dolby Atmos on higher variants. It clearly targets buyers who want comfort and premium tech.
Engine and Mileage
The Kia Seltos offers petrol and diesel engine options, including a 1.5L petrol and 1.5L diesel, paired with manual and automatic gearboxes. It focuses on performance and smooth driving.
The Victoris shines in efficiency, as it offers mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, and CNG options. The strong hybrid variant delivers an impressive 28.65 kmpl, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in its class.
Safety
Both SUVs are well-equipped. The Seltos comes with 6 airbags, ESC, hill assist, disc brakes on all wheels, and advanced safety tech. The Victoris matches this with 6 airbags as standard, ADAS features, and a 5-star Global and Bharat NCAP safety rating, giving it a slight edge in safety credentials.
