Maruti FRONX vs Maruti Grand Vitara — Which One is the Better Pick?

Both the Maruti FRONX and Maruti Grand Vitara sit in the same segment and are often on the same shortlist for buyers. They are close on price, similar in size, but quite different when you dig into the details.

Here is a full breakdown across specs, mileage, dimensions and safety to help you see those differences clearly.

Key Highlights	Maruti FRONX	Maruti Grand Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.6.85 L*	Rs.10.77 L*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine (cc)	1197cc	1462cc
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Maruti FRONX

PetrolManual

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₹6.85 L

Maruti Grand Vitara

PetrolManual

carbike4u price

₹10.77 L

Displacement (cc)

1197

1462

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Power (bhp)

88.5

101.64

Max Torque (Nm)

113

139

Transmission

Manual

Drive Type

FWD

Pros & Cons

Maruti FRONX

Things We Like

•Attractive styling: Looks muscular, but also sporty with its sloping roofline.
•Spacious and practical cabin: Good storage spaces and space for four adults.
•Multiple powertrains: Offer a choice between smooth and exciting petrol engines.
•Covers the basics: Keyless entry, climate control, steering mounted controls, and cruise control.
•Plush ride: Good comfort over regular, bad or even rough roads.
•190mm ground clearance boosts confidence in new drivers.
•Easy to drive in the city and stable at high speeds.

Things We Don't Like

•Rear seat headroom: Sloping roofline limits space for tall passengers.
•No diesel engine option — available with Venue, Nexon and Sonet.
•Misses out on a few feel-good features: sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats.

Maruti Grand Vitara

Things We Like

•Premium looks: LED headlights, LED DRLs, upright SUV stance, connected tail lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
•Good creature comforts with features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and rear sun shades.
•Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
•Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain returns more than 20kmpl in the real-world.
•Ride comfort: Excellent ride quality on all kinds of surfaces.

Things We Don't Like

•Misses out on diesel engine offered in rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
•Boot space: Compromised boot in the hybrid variants can only accommodate medium-sized suitcases and smaller bags.

Maruti FRONX vs Maruti Grand Vitara — What the Numbers Tell You

The Maruti FRONX and Maruti Grand Vitara are two of the more talked-about options in the segment in India right now. Both have their own strengths and both attract a similar kind of buyer — someone who wants a well-rounded car without spending too much.

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Maruti FRONX vs Maruti Grand Vitara — Which One is the Better Pick?

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