Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the BYD Sealion 7 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 Sealion 7 is priced at ₹4,899,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the BYD Sealion 7's N/A (Electric), producing 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm and 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) 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 Battery 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 (AWD - Dual Motor) |
| 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 | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 139Nm @ 4300rpm | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) |
| 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: ~30 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast Charging (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 567 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres | 520 Litres + 58 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1675 - 1735 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1180 – 1280 kg | 2100 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise |
| 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 |
| Sound System | Tilt & Telescopic | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic (select variants) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 - Power Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| 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 GrayShark Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
