Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Hyundai has introduced a new vehicle in the mid-size SUV segment. It will also compete with Maruti Suzuki Victoris in the market. Talking about the price, Bayon can be bought for ₹ 9.99 lakh ex-showroom and Victoris for ₹ 10.50 lakh ex-showroom.
Both the cars are trying to fill the gap between models like Venue-Creta and Brezza. The Bayon emphasizes on features and power, while the Victoris is stronger in mileage, powertrain options and safety ratings. Price wise, both come in the budget, but the buyer will have to choose as per his need, features or fuel efficiency. Let us know the difference between the two.
Design and dimensions
The look of Bayon is modern and slim. It has LED projector headlights, connected DRLs and close-style body lines. Length is 4245 mm, width is 1810 mm and height is about 1605 mm. Ground clearance is good. Victoris looks a little bigger. Length is 4360 mm, height is 1655 mm. It also has LED lights, roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Victoris has a tall and sculpted stance, while the Bayon looks more compact and stylish.
Cabin and Comfort
Dual 12.3-inch curved displays (infotainment + digital cluster) have been provided in the cabin of Bayon. Panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and Bose sound system are available in the top variant. Boot space is 505 litres. Victoris gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital cluster. Panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and 12-speaker JBL audio system are available. Boot space is around 373-439 litres. Both are spacious, but the screen setup of Bayon looks more premium.
Features and safety
Bayon has been provided with generative AI voice assistant (in 10 regional languages), wireless charger, 360-degree camera, connected car features and level-2 ADAS. The Victoris also gets Level-2 ADS, 360-degree camera, wireless connectivity, Suzuki Connect and powered tailgate. Both are feature-loaded, but Bayon’s AI voice and larger screen give it a slight edge.
Both have 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, hill assist and TPMS as standard. Victoris has achieved 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP. Bayon also has Level-2 EDS, but its NCAP rating is yet to come. Victoris is still proven strong when it comes to safety.
Engine and Mileage
Bayon has a 1.5-litre petrol engine which produces 115 PS power and 144 Nm torque. Available with 6-speed manual or IVT automatic. Claimed mileage is around 18.6 km/litre. CNG is coming soon. The Victoris has 1.5-litre mild hybrid (103 PS, 139 Nm), strong hybrid (better power and 28.65 km/l mileage) and underbody CNG (27 km/kg) options. Manual, automatic and AWD is also available in some variants. Victoris is clearly ahead in mileage and options.
