Intro

Maruti Victoris vs Kia Seltos, the big question is value – powertrains, features, safety, and pricing that suits Indian buyers’ daily use and long term costs. Victoris comes with hybrid and CNG options while Seltos has strong turbo-petrol and diesel options already on sale across the country.

Let’s start with the big picture:

Maruti’s new flagship SUV, the Victoris, has been unveiled, and it’s getting ready to hit showrooms soon. While bookings are open, we’re still waiting for the final prices to drop. pitted against established midsize players like the Seltos. Seltos continues with a wide variant spread and ex-showroom pricing from ₹11.19 lakh to ₹20.56 lakh across petrol and diesel.

Powertrains and mileage: what suits usage

Victoris offers 1.5 petrol with mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid with EV mode and factory S-CNG – covering efficiency-first needs and city-heavy driving; its BNCAP listing confirms the model family is now tested and rated. For performance seekers and highway users, Seltos brings 160 PS 1.5 turbo-petrol DCT and 1.5 diesel up to 20.7 kmpl claimed in segment references, along with NA petrol options.

Features and comfort: everyday convenience

Both SUVs have modern displays and connected tech; Victoris has a large infotainment screen, wireless smartphone integration and Level 2 ADAS as shown at unveil. Seltos has Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof and premium audio in top trims, making it a well rounded feature packed cabin already in showrooms. When it comes to practicality, the Kia Seltos offers a generous 433-liter boot. Maruti hasn’t revealed the exact boot space for the Victoris just yet, but the good news is the CNG variant is expected to have a smartly placed tank that won’t eat up all the cargo space.

Safety and ratings: confidence on roads

For safety-conscious buyers, the Victoris comes with a major confidence booster: a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. The Seltos, on the other hand, has a separate 3-star Global NCAP rating for adult protection, which is a key difference to consider.

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Price and value: the bottom line

The Kia Seltos has a wide price range from ₹11.19 lakh to ₹20.56 lakh, giving you plenty of options to choose from. For now, the Maruti Victoris’s prices are still a bit of a mystery, but we expect them to be competitive once they’re officially announced.

Closing note

Ultimately, the choice comes down to what you value most. Are you looking for the latest safety tech and a focus on fuel efficiency with the Victoris’s hybrid and CNG options? Or do you prefer the power and proven performance of the Seltos’s turbo-petrol and diesel engines? Both SUVs offer great value, but in very different ways.