Analyzing the Cost: Maruti Victoris Compared to Creta and Seltos

The mid-size SUV market in India is highly competitive. Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos have been the top choices, favored for their design, features and brand reputation. Now, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is entering the market, and it’s important to compare its pricing to its established rivals. Comparing the base petrol manual variants, the Victoris is priced around ₹10.49 lakh, whereas the Creta’s base model (E 1.5 petrol MT) starts from approximately ₹11.10 lakh. This indicates a price difference of roughly ₹60,000. Examining the mid-range models, the Victoris (VXi and ZXi) is priced between ₹11.79 lakh and ₹13.57 lakh. The Creta (EX and S trims) falls within a range of ₹12.5 lakh to ₹15-16 lakh. The Victoris is typically more affordable in this segment. The automatic variants of the Victoris are available for ₹13.35 lakh to ₹17.7 lakh, while Creta’s SX and SX(O) automatic variants reach ₹19-20 lakh. This again shows Creta’s higher price range, averaging about ₹1.5-2 lakh more. When comparing the Victoris and Seltos, the base Victoris is ₹10.49 lakh and the Seltos’ base HTE (O) 1.5 petrol MT is priced at about ₹11.19 lakh. This makes the Seltos approximately ₹70,000 more expensive. The mid-range Victoris (VXi, ZXi and automatic) is priced between ₹11.79 lakh and ₹17.7 lakh. Seltos (HTK, HTK+, HTX) ranges from ₹12.5 lakh to ₹18 lakh. The Victoris is generally a bit cheaper here. The top-end Victoris (hybrid CVT) is approximately ₹19.99 lakh. Seltos’ GTX+, Diesel AT, and X-Line variants are priced over ₹20.5 lakh. Victoris is generally the more economical option across most variants. The Creta’s base and mid-range segments are priced higher than Victoris, while the Creta offers more features. Seltos, with its premium package, comes at a higher price compared to the Victoris.