Maruti Victoris vs Toyota Hyryder: Which Compact SUV Is the Better Choice?

The Maruti Victoris was recently unveiled as the company’s second compact SUV after the Grand Vitara. Positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, it will be sold through Arena dealerships.

On the other hand, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder shares its platform with the Grand Vitara as a cross-badged sibling, with only slight differences. In this article, we compare the Maruti Victoris vs Toyota Hyryder to help you decide which SUV is the better option.

Price Comparison

• Maruti Victoris (expected): ₹9.75 lakh – ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom)
• Toyota Hyryder: ₹11.34 lakh – ₹20.19 lakh (ex-showroom)

👉 The Victoris is expected to be significantly more affordable than the Hyryder, especially at the entry-level and top-end trims. Since it will be retailed via Arena outlets, Maruti is likely to price it more aggressively.

Dimensions

Both SUVs are almost identical in size, but the Victoris is 10 mm taller, offering slightly more headroom. Importantly, the Victoris gets an underbody CNG kit placement that preserves boot space, whereas the Hyryder’s CNG tank eats into luggage capacity.

Powertrain Options

Maruti Victoris:

• 1.5L Petrol Mild Hybrid – 103 PS, 139 Nm
• 1.5L Petrol Strong Hybrid – 116 PS (combined), 141 Nm
• 1.5L Petrol + CNG – 88 PS, 122 Nm
• Transmission: 5MT, 6AT (torque converter), e-CVT
• Drivetrain: FWD / AWD (only with automatic mild hybrid)

Toyota Hyryder:

• 1.5L Petrol Mild Hybrid
• 1.5L Petrol Strong Hybrid
• 1.5L Petrol + CNG option
• Transmission: 5MT, 6AT, e-CVT
• Drivetrain: FWD / AWD (only with automatic mild hybrid)

👉 Both SUVs share the same powertrain family since they’re built on the same Suzuki-Toyota platform. However, Maruti Victoris offers slightly better certified mileage across most variants, including the CNG.

Mileage

• Victoris Strong Hybrid: 28.65 km/l
• Victoris Mild Hybrid (MT/AT): 21.18 km/l / 21.06 km/l
• Victoris AWD AT: 19.07 km/l
• Victoris CNG: 27.02 km/kg
• Hyryder Strong Hybrid: 27.97 km/l
• Hyryder Mild Hybrid (MT/AT): 21.11 km/l / 20.58 km/l
• Hyryder AWD AT: 19.20 km/l
• Hyryder CNG: 26.6 km/kg

👉 On paper, the Victoris edges out the Hyryder in mileage across most trims.

Features Comparison

Exterior

Both SUVs get LED projector headlamps, connected LED taillights, 17-inch alloys, roof rails, skid plates, and shark-fin antenna. The Victoris additionally offers LED fog lamps.

Interior

• Victoris: Black + ivory dual-tone cabin, 64-color ambient lighting, bigger all-digital instrument cluster, gesture-controlled powered tailgate, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof.
• Hyryder: Black or black-brown cabin (depending on variant), slightly smaller digital driver display, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof.

Infotainment

• Victoris: 10.1-inch touchscreen, 8-speaker Infinity system with subwoofer + Dolby Atmos, wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Alexa connectivity.
• Hyryder: 9-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker Clarion audio, wireless Android Auto/CarPlay.

Safety

• Both offer 6 airbags, ESP, hill-hold, hill-descent (AWD), TPMS, ISOFIX, 360° camera.
• Victoris goes further with ADAS Level-2 driver assistance and has already received a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash rating, giving it an edge in safety.

Verdict: Which SUV Should You Buy?

• Maruti Victoris: A better all-rounder with stronger mileage figures, more premium features, and a superior safety kit at an expected lower price.
• Toyota Hyryder: Still an excellent choice if you want Toyota’s after-sales backing and don’t want to wait for Victoris pricing.

👉 Overall, the Maruti Victoris is the smarter choice if value, safety, and features matter most.