
Hyundai Bayon measures 4245mm in length Victoris is 100mm longer, Bayon is wider Bayon offers a boot space of 440-litres
The mass market SUV segment in India is witnessing fierce rivalry. On one end is the Hyundai Bayon, designed as a low slung, tech-heavy urban crossover bridging the gap between the Venue and Creta. On the other side is the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, a midsized SUV offering a wide range of drivetrain choices - including mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, AWD and underbody CNG tank.
With both SUVs target buyers looking for a midsize SUV with 5-star safety, there engineering, dimensions and powertrain options appeal to different buyer priorities.
|
Dimensional Parameter |
Hyundai Bayon |
Maruti Suzuki Victoris |
Difference (Victoris vs Bayon) |
|
Overall Length |
4,245 mm |
4,360 mm |
+115 mm (Victoris is longer) |
|
Overall Width |
1,810 mm |
1,795 mm |
-15 mm (Bayon is wider) |
|
Overall Height |
1,565 mm(1,570 mm w/ roof rails) |
1,655 mm |
+90 mm (Victoris is taller) |
|
Wheelbase |
2,600 mm |
2,600 mm |
Identical |
|
Ground Clearance |
180 mm – 185 mm |
205 mm – 210 mm |
+25 mm (Victoris sits higher) |
|
Standard Petrol Boot Space |
440 Litres |
373 – 439 Litres |
+1 Litre (Bayon has larger base boot) |
The Maruti Victoris belongs to the midsize SUV segment with a longer, wider and taller profile, while the Hyundai Bayon offers a sleeker crossover stance.

The Bayon measures 4245mm in length, 1810mm in width and 1565mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2600mm. The crossover offers a ground clearance of around 180-185mm.
The Victoris is 4345mm long, 1795mm wide and 1645mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2600mm. It has a ground clearance of 205mm - 210mm.
Hyundai Bayon: it offers a wider body shell and a lower roofline, that adds to its planted crossover appearance. The wider body will make rear cabin spacious, offering more shoulder space compared to the Victoris. The 180-185 mm ground clearance allows the Bayon to easily navigates city speed breakers while preserving low-slung stability.
Maruti Victoris: it measures 100mm longer and 80mm taller, and offers a traditional upright SUV seating position. Its 205 - 210 mm ground clearance provides added confidence over rough terrains.
|
Variant / Configuration |
Hyundai Bayon |
Maruti Suzuki Victoris |
|
Standard Boot Capacity |
440 Litres |
373 – 439 Litres(Petrol) |
|
Strong Hybrid Boot Capacity |
N/A (411L Euro HEV) |
320 Litres(Battery Under Boot Floor) |
|
CNG Boot Capacity |
Yet to be revealed |
~320 Litres(Underbody Twin Tank Tech) |
|
Rear Seat Split |
60:40 Foldable |
60:40 Foldable with Recline |
Hyundai Bayon: the standard 1.5L petrol model delivers a generous 440-litres boot space, supported by a deep floor well and a flat folding rear seat.
Maruti Victoris: the standard petrol version provides a boot space of 439-litres. Its S-CNG variant uses underbody dual cylinder tank packaging, providing usable boot space of 320-litres.
Under the bonnet, the Hyundai Bayon offers naturally aspirated engine with refinement and smooth automatic shifts. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki offers a multi-fuel menu spanning mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, AWD and CNG options.
|
Parameter |
Hyundai Bayon |
Maruti Victoris (K15C / M15D) |
|
Engine Type |
1.5L 4-Cylinder MPi Petrol |
1.5L K-Series Mild-Hybrid / 1.5L Strong Hybrid / CNG |
|
Max Power |
115 PS @ 6,300 rpm |
103 PS (Mild) / 116 PS (Hybrid) / 87.8 PS (CNG) |
|
Max Torque |
144 Nm @ 4,500 rpm |
137 Nm (Mild) / 122 Nm + 141 Nm Motor (Hybrid) |
|
Transmissions |
6-Speed Manual & IVT (CVT) |
5-Speed MT, 6-Speed TC Automatic, e-CVT |
|
Drive Type |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) & AllGrip AWD |
|
Claimed Mileage |
~17.5 – 18.2 km/l |
21.18 km/l (Mild) / 28.65 km/l (Strong Hybrid) |
Hyundai Bayon Tech: it is packed with a curved dual 12.3-inch display setup for central infotainment touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster. The SUV gets generative AI voice assistant supporting 10 regional Indian languages with 500+ embedded offline commands, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera.
Maruti Victoris Tech: It is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, a 10.25-inch digital instrument console, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, ventilated front seats, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and Level 2 ADAS.
Buy the Hyundai Bayon if you want a wide, comfortable urban crossover with a smooth 4-cylinder petrol engine, big boot space and modern tech.
Buy the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want an upright SUV with higher ground clearance, high riding position and priorities fuel economy via strong hybrid, or want an ALLGrip AWD system or a factory-fitted S-CNG setup.
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