Maruti Victoris vs Kia Seltos : Which between two mid-sizes would be considered to be more bountiful in designing life amid the modern times on the track in 2025, Maruti Victoris or Kia Seltos?
Graphically speaking, the mid-size SUV segment in India is becoming hot with the arrival of Maruti’s latest MVS, which takes the placing between the Brezza and Grand Vitara in their line-up. The Seltos has been and is a tried-and-tested product, handing in a lot of premium features along with different engine choices for luring customers. The two handsome-looking SUVs are directed at slightly different consumer bases; let’s put them against each other directly and see which SUV suits your lifestyle better.
Price & Market Position
Maruti Victoris is coming at an aggressive pricing bracket of around ₹10-11 lakh (ex-showroom) and therefore is well on the affordability front. The Seltos, on the other hand, starts at around ₹11.18 lakh and with the new GST 2.0 changes, price revisions possible and reduction by around ₹75,000 almost looks guaranteed. So much for swinging the prices; however, this Seltos now seems comparatively higher-priced, therefore still qualifying for the mention of an adjacent price point in the segment.
Dimensions and Cabin Space
These two SUVs are positioned very close in size. The Maruti Victoris is 4,360 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, and 1,655 mm high; the wheelbase is 2,600 mm. The Kia Seltos is practically the same with a length of 4,365 mm, a width of 1,800 mm, and a height of 1,645 mm, with only a minor differencing in the wheelbase, standing at 2,610 mm. The Seltos obviously gets a slightly larger boot, though, with 433-litre cargo space; as for Maruti, it has not disclosed any official details on the luggage capacity. Nonetheless, quite practical and with a mere edge to the Seltos.
Engine Options and Fuel Efficiency
Herein lies the imperative edge: the option of driving it via petrol, hybrid, or CNG. The Maruti Victoris possesses 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol (103 hp, 139 Nm), an exceptional hybrid with a claimed mileage of up to 28.6 km/l, and a CNG version which supposedly could well deliver 27 km/kg. Among these, hybrid and CNG variants stand as segment leaders when it comes to fuel economy. As for petrol automatic versions with optional AWD.
That said, the Kia Seltos offers the old-school way with ICE line-ups: 1.5L petrol, a 1.5L turbo-petrol, and a 1.5L diesel. Fuel economy is decent, with figures between 16-19 kmpl, depending on engine and gearbox combination, but it does not allow any hybrid or CNG options. This only gives Victoris all the more points for being greener or more economical for driving.
Features and Technology
Maruti Victoris comes loaded with features, including Level-2 ADAS, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and 5-star Bharat NCAP test rating. A pair of digital displays, a 360-degree camera, HUD, ventilated seats, dynamic Dolby Atmos sound system, panoramic sunroof, and gesture boot closure make the Maruti Victoris the most high-tech ever produced by the company.
Kia Seltos has an equally feature-packed interior with ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, and a panoramic sunroof along with a digital instrument cluster and 360-degree camera. ADAS is offered in select markets and only on top trims. Other safety features include six airbags, ESC, and traction control. However, those disappointing crash ratings (Global NCAP 3 stars for Adult Protection and 0 stars for Child Protection) don’t help its case.
Safety Features and Reliability
Safety features are the forte of Maruti Victoris, which earns it 5-star Bharat NCAP ratings, six airbags as standard, an electronic stability program, hill-hold, TPMS, and advanced driver-assist systems. This covers the interests of most family buyers. The other side of the coin is loaded with gizmos for Kia Seltos, but some of them look incompetent for such a distinguished position because of their notably weak crash performance on the Seltos.
Verdict-What SUV Should You Choose?
If what you seek is a fresh, fuel-efficient, and safe SUV with modern technology features, including price advantages for Maruti service, then your best bet would be Maruti Victoris. It promises to do great for the target buyers looking for hybrid or CNG efficiency along with the most advanced ADAS features. The other contender for the stage is the established vehicle with a proven track record, engine alternatives in petrol and diesel-that is, the Kia Seltos.
As far as fairness goes, the Victoris is future-ready with greener options and advanced safety features, while the Seltos stands tall as a safe bet with adaptive powertrains and sublime comfort.