Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available at ₹1,972,400, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | 12V | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | 1462 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 139Nm @ 4300rpm | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.76 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | Self-charging (no plug-in required) | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1675 - 1735 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1180 – 1280 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Tilt & Telescopic | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic (select variants) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteMidnight BlackOpulent RedGrandeur GreyChestnut BrownSplendid SilverArctic White+BlackSplendid Silver+BlackOpulent Red+Black | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
