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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Skoda Kushaq

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Skoda Kushaq

Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

From ₹10.77 Lakh

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Skoda

Kushaq

From ₹10.69 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand VitaraSigma Petrol MT · ₹10.77 Lakh
Skoda KushaqClassic+ 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Grand Vitara: ₹10.77 Lakh Kushaq: ₹10.69 Lakh (ahead) Kushaq ₹7,500 cheaper
Safety Grand Vitara: Not rated yet Kushaq: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Mileage Grand Vitara: 21.11 kmpl (ahead) Kushaq: 19.66 kmpl Claimed
Power Grand Vitara: 103 PS Kushaq: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 136.8 vs 178 Nm
Boot Grand Vitara: 373 litres Kushaq: 385 litres (ahead) Length 4,345 vs 4,225 mm
Versions Grand Vitara: 20 (ahead) Kushaq: 12 Only Grand Vitara: cng, manual

Pick the Grand Vitara for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Kushaq for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.77 Lakh
₹10.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.35 Lakh
₹12.27 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹20,756 a month
₹20,617 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
103 PS
115 PS
Torque
136.8 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
21.11 kmpl
19.66 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
Compact European Performance SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Strong Hybrid / CNG
Petrol
Displacement
1,462 cc (1.5L Mild Hybrid) / 1,490 cc (1.5L Strong Hybrid)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)
Engine Config
1.5L K15C DualJet Mild Hybrid Petrol (103 PS) / 1.5L M15A Atkinson Cycle Strong Hybrid Petrol (92.45 PS Engine + 80.2 PS Electric Motor)
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / ALLGRIP Select AWD with Electronically Controlled 4WD (Auto, Sport, Snow, Lock modes)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
0-100
12.1 sec (Strong Hybrid) / 12.8 sec (Mild Hybrid)
8.8 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic (Mild Hybrid) / Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission e-CVT (Strong Hybrid)
6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI, Aisin AQ300) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Gears
5 / 6 / e-CVT
6 / 8-AT / 7-DSG
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on Mild Hybrid 6-AT)
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 8-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Self-Charging Strong Hybrid System with 177.6V Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery Pack & Dedicated EV Drive Mode
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front 285 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on Monte Carlo)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type
17-inch Precision-Cut Multi-Spoke Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
17-inch 'Vega' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Monte Carlo Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
17-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,345 mm
4,225 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1,645 mm (with roof rails)
1,612 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)
Ground Clearance
210 mm (Class-leading SUV ground clearance)
188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,150 kg - 1,295 kg
1,220 kg - 1,305 kg
Boot Space
373 Litres (Mild Hybrid) / 265 Litres (Strong Hybrid with battery under boot floor)
385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
45 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.64/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Volkswagen Taigun, before the 2026 facelift.
Airbags
6 Airbags on Alpha, Zeta and Hybrid trims (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
6 Airbags Standard across all Signature / Monte Carlo trims (Dual front on base)
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control on ALLGRIP AWD, ABS with EBD, All 4 Disc Brakes)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Grid Lines & 3D Parking View
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS on Hybrid)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment with Wireless Connectivity & Hybrid Energy Flow Display
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Gaana In-Built
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color TFT Instrument Display (Strong Hybrid) / 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Mild Hybrid) + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Custom Red/Black Monte Carlo Themes
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Alexa Skill Integration, SOTA Updates
MySkoda Connect with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts, SOS Alert
Audio System
Clarion / Arkamys Premium Sound System with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Dedicated Subwoofer in Spare Wheel Well & Amplifier
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sliding Glass Sunroof (Both Panes Slide Open - Segment First)
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Ventilated Front Seats in Rich Bordeaux Perforated Faux Leather + 8-Way Driver Seat Adjuster
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Black & Red Leatherette (Monte Carlo) + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents & PM2.5 Air Quality Filter
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
3-Element LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) with Integrated Turn Indicators & Bi-Beam LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Crystalline Headlamps with Integrated L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with 3-Point Signature Lightblade
Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Crystalline Facets & Smoked Dark Chrome Accents
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper-Integrated LED Fog Lamps & Skid Plates
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Gloss Black Monte Carlo Roof & Mirrors, Silver Roof Rails & Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km on Vehicle; 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Strong Hybrid Battery Pack
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
20 versions
12 versions
Price range
₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.62 Lakh
₹10.69 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Sigma Petrol MT₹10.77 Lakh Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT₹10.69 Lakh Kushaq ₹7,500 less

Petrol, automatic

Delta Petrol AT₹13.49 Lakh Classic+ 1.0 TSI AT₹12.89 Lakh Kushaq ₹60,700 less

Only the Grand Vitara sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹13.05 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Grand Vitara Sigma Petrol MT against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT

CityGrand VitaraKushaqGap
Mumbai₹12.57 Lakh₹12.48 LakhKushaq ₹8,400 less
Pune₹12.57 Lakh₹12.48 LakhKushaq ₹8,400 less
New Delhi₹12.35 Lakh₹12.27 LakhKushaq ₹8,250 less
Bengaluru₹13.17 Lakh₹13.08 LakhKushaq ₹8,775 less
Chennai₹13.29 Lakh₹13.2 LakhKushaq ₹8,850 less
Hyderabad₹13.32 Lakh₹13.23 LakhKushaq ₹8,850 less
Ahmedabad₹11.92 Lakh₹11.84 LakhKushaq ₹7,950 less
Kolkata₹12.35 Lakh₹12.27 LakhKushaq ₹8,250 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Grand Vitara or the Kushaq?

The Kushaq, by ₹7,500 on the versions compared here: Grand Vitara Sigma Petrol MT at ₹10.77 Lakh against Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.35 Lakh against ₹12.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Grand Vitara claims 21.11 kmpl against 19.66 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Grand Vitara: not crash-tested yet. The Kushaq: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Grand Vitara has up to 6 airbags and the Kushaq up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Grand Vitara Sigma Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 136.8 Nm and the Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Grand Vitara is 120 mm longer. Boot space is 373 litres in the Grand Vitara and 385 litres in the Kushaq.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,756 a month for the Grand Vitara and ₹20,617 for the Kushaq, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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