Kia Sorento VS Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

The Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara question comes up every time someone has this budget range. Both deserve a fair look. Price is similar but mileage, features and boot space can be quite different. The comparison shows the gap.

Difference between Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Comparing top models: HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD vs Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT. Kia Sorento's top variant is priced ₹20.67 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Parking Sensors and Drive Modes.

Engine

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

1598 cc

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

1490 cc

Airbags

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

Parking Sensors

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Front & Rear

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

Rear

Drive Modes

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Eco| Sport | Smart

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

ECO | Normal |Power

Key Highlights of Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Specification	Kia Sorento	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹35.00 Lakh	₹19.57 Lakh
Engine	1598 cc	1490 cc
Max Power	235bhp@6000rpm	114bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	E-CVT Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	18.5 kmpl	21.97 kmpl
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Kia Sorento

Hybrid ▾

₹35.00 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT ▾

₹19.57 Lakh

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Kia Sorento · Hybrid

35.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹57,446/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara · Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT

19.57 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹32,121/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara EMI

If you finance Kia Sorento, the EMI comes to ₹57,446 per month. For Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara it will be ₹32,121 per month.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1598 cc	1490 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	3 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	18.5	21.97 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	235bhp@6000rpm	114bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380Nm@4500rpm	141Nm@0-3995rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	E-CVT Automatic
Regenerative Braking	Yes	—

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	4815 mm × 1900 mm × 1700 mm	4345 mm × 1795 mm × 1645 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm	2600 mm
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	45 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	—	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Rear twist beam
Steering	—	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	215/60 R17 Tubeless
Front Brake Type	—	Disc
Rear Brake Type	—	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	—	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	No

⊞ Exterior 7 ▲

Sunroof	—	Panoramic
Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	—	LED
Taillights	—	LED
Daytime Running Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 6 ▲

Airbags	—	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 15 ▲

Air Conditioner	—	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	—	Rear
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	—	Yes
Drive Modes	—	3
Charging Ports	—	Yes
Seat Upholstery	—	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	—	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	60:40 Split
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Powered & Folding
Rear Wiper	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	—	Yes
Audio System	—	Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	—	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	—	Yes
Smart Connectivity	—	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

White Pearl

Interstellar Grey

Volcanic Sand

Mineral Blue

Cityscape-Green

Midnight Black

Glacier White Pearl

Ivory Silver Gloss

Pewter Olive

Dark Gun Metal

Aurora Black Pearl

Magma Red

Imperial Blue

Gravity Gray

Nexa Blue

Arctic White

Splendid Silver

Grandeur Grey

Chestnut Brown

Opulent Red

Midnight Black

Splendid Silver With Black Roof

Opulent Red With Black

Arctic White Black Roof

Kia Sorento comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia Sorento Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.39 Lakh Ex-Showroom	MG Motor MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Rs. 25.70 Lakh - 27.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6 / 8	Automatic	7
Engine	1598 cc - 2151 cc	1498 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	235 bhp - 190 bhp	198 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	18.5 kmpl	-	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	179 Litres	192 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	7 - 10	6	9

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Rs. 10.77 Lakh - 19.72 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Just Launched 24 Sep 2026 Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	E / 5	7 / 6	6	6	5	6
Engine	1490 cc - 1462 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	2499 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Cng	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power	114 bhp - 101.64 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	77.77 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp
Mileage	19.05 - 27.97 kmpl	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	-	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl
Boot Space	-	385 Litres	-	518 Litres	-	518 Litres
Airbags	6	6	6	6	2	6