Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara - Is this SUV Better Than Maruti's 4.3 M SUV?

Joseph June 19, 2025

Kia Syros and Maruti Grand Vitara cater to different segments but overlap in pricing, making the choice between them interesting for buyers seeking tech, efficiency, or versatility. While Syros brings high-end features in a compact package, Grand Vitara stands out with multiple powertrain options including hybrid, AWD, and CNG. Here’s how they differ based on specs, features, and pricing –

Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara – Dimensions

Dimensions	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Length	3995 MM	4345 mm
Width	1790 – 1805 MM	1795 mm
Height	1620 – 1680 MM	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2550 MM	2600 mm
Ground Clearance	190 MM	210 mm
Turning Radius	5.2 M	5.4 m
Boot Space	390 – 465 L	45 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG)
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 L	265 – 373 L
Kerb Weight	1250 – 1350 KG	1180 – 1285 KG

Grand Vitara is significantly longer (4345 mm vs 3995 mm) and has a longer wheelbase (2600 mm vs 2550 mm).
Ground clearance is higher on Grand Vitara (210 mm vs 190 mm).
Turning radius is wider for Grand Vitara (5.4 m vs 5.2 m).
Boot space on Grand Vitara is lower in CNG variant (265–373 L) vs Syros’ 390–465 L.
Grand Vitara offers larger fuel tank (55 L in CNG vs Syros’ 45 L).
Syros has higher kerb weight range (1250–1350 kg vs 1180–1285 kg).

Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara – Engine Specs

Petrol	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Engine	1.0 L 3 Cylinder TGDi Turbo	1.5 L 4 Cylinder K-Series NA
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD / AWD
Power	118 BHP	102 BHP
Torque	172 NM	137 NM
Transmission	6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT	5 Speed MT / 6 Speed AT
Fuel Efficiency	17.68 – 18.2 KMPL	19.38 – 21.11 – 20.58 KMPL

Syros gets a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, Grand Vitara uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated K-Series petrol.
Syros produces 118 BHP and 172 NM torque, higher than Grand Vitara’s 102 BHP and 137 NM.
Syros offers 6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT, Grand Vitara offers 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT.
Grand Vitara offers better petrol fuel efficiency (19.38 – 21.11 kmpl vs 17.68 – 18.2 kmpl)

Diesel	Kia Syros	Skoda Kylaq
Engine	1.5 L 4 Cylinder CRDi VGT	–
Drivetrain	FWD	–
Power	114 BHP	–
Torque	250 NM	–
Transmission	6 Speed MT / AT	–
Fuel Efficiency	17.65 – 20.75 KMPL

Syros gets a diesel option (1.5L, 114 BHP, 250 NM) with 6-speed MT/AT; Grand Vitara doesn’t offer diesel.
Diesel mileage on Syros is 17.65 – 20.75 kmpl.

Petrol Hybrid	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Engine	–	1.5 L 3 Cylinder
Drivetrain	–	FWD
Power	–	114 BHP
Torque	–	141 NM
Transmission	–	eCVT
Fuel Efficiency	–	27.97 KMPL

Grand Vitara offers a petrol hybrid (1.5L, 114 BHP, 141 NM, eCVT) with 27.97 kmpl mileage; Syros has no hybrid.

CNG	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Engine	–	1.5 L 4 Cylinder
Drivetrain	–	FWD
Power	–	87 BHP
Torque	–	121.5 NM
Transmission	–	5 Speed MT
Fuel Efficiency	–	26.6 KM/KG

Grand Vitara also gets a CNG variant (1.5L, 87 BHP, 121.5 NM, 5-speed MT) with 26.6 km/kg; Syros doesn’t offer CNG.

Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara – Features

Features	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Headlamps	LED MFR	LED Projector
Tail-lamps	LED	LED
Wheel Size & Type	17-inch, Alloys	17-inch, Alloys
Infotainment System	12.3-inches, Digital	9-inches, Digital
Instrument Cluster	12.3-inches, Digital	7-inches, Digital
Climate Control Display	5-inch Digital	❎
Climate Control	Single-Zone, Auto	Single-Zone, Auto
Ventilated Seats	Front and Rear Seats	Front Row
Powered Seats	Driver Only	Driver Only
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Cooled Glovebox	❎	❎
Wireless Charging Pad	✅	✅
Ambient Lighting	✅	✅
Sound System	8 Speakers Harman Kardon Sound system	6 Speakers Arkamy’s Surround Sound System
Drive Modes	3 [Eco, Normal, Sports]	4 [Auto, Sport, Snow, Lock] – AWD variant 3 [EV Mode, Normal, Power] – Hybrid variant
Terrain Modes	3 [Sand, Mud, Snow]	❎
Rear Window Sunshade	✅	✅
Air Purifier	✅	PM 2.5 Filter Auto Purify
Flush Door Handles	✅	❎
One Touch Up/Down For All Windows	✅	❎

Syros offers larger 12.3-inch infotainment and instrument cluster vs Grand Vitara’s 9-inch and 7-inch.
Syros has a 5-inch climate control display; Grand Vitara does not.
Ventilated seats are front and rear in Syros, only front row in Grand Vitara.
Syros gets flush door handles and one-touch up/down for all windows – both missing in Grand Vitara.
Air Purifier missing in Grand Vitara as it gets a filter instead.
Syros offers Drive and Terrain Modes while Grand Vitara gets Drive Modes in AWD and Hybrid variant which differ from each other.

Safety Features	Kia Syros	Maruti Grand Vitara
Airbags	6	6
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Rear
Parking Camera	360 Surround View Camera	360 Surround View Camera
ADAS	Level 2	❎
Heads-up Display (HUD)	❎	✅
Rain-Sensing Wipers	✅	❎
Automatic Headlamps	✅	✅
Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold	✅	✅
TPMS	✅	✅
Disc Brakes for All Wheels	✅	✅
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)	❎	✅
Auto-Dimming IRVM	✅	✅
Hill Hold Control	✅	✅

Front parking sensors are missing in Grand Vitara.
Syros gets ADAS Level 2 – Grand Vitara does not.
Grand Vitara has Heads-Up Display and Acoustic Vehicle Alert System – both missing in Syros.
Rain-sensing wipers are available in Syros – missing in Grand Vitara.

Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara – Price and Warranty

Model	Price (ex-showroom)
Kia Syros	Rs. 9.50 – 17.80 L
Maruti Grand Vitara	Rs. 11.42 – 20.68 L

Grand Vitara is priced higher (Rs. 11.42 – 20.68 L vs Rs. 9.50 – 17.80 L for Syros).

Model	Standard Warranty	Extended Warranty
Kia Syros	3 Years / Unlimited KMs	5 Years / Unlimited KMs
Maruti Grand Vitara	3 Years / 1,00,000 KMs	6 Years / 1,60,000 KMs

Syros offers unlimited km warranty; Grand Vitara capped at 1,00,000 km
Extended warranty higher on Grand Vitara (6 yrs/1.6L km) vs Syros (5 yrs/unlimited)

Kia Syros vs Maruti Grand Vitara – Verdict

So, in the end, if you want a compact, feature-rich SUV with turbo performance, diesel option, panoramic sunroof, ADAS Level 2, and premium cabin tech at a lower starting price, the Kia Syros delivers strong value. However, if your priorities include strong hybrid efficiency, all-wheel-drive capability, CNG compatibility, and a larger overall footprint for added road presence and practicality, the Maruti Grand Vitara is better suited. Choose Syros for high-end features at a compact footprint, or Grand Vitara for multiple powertrain choices and long-term efficiency.