Tata Sierra vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

Indian automaker, Tata Motors has revived a legend in the shape of its newest SUV, the Sierra and placed it in the compact SUV territory. The territory is currently occupied by the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki’s most recent launch, the Victoris. While there is a lot of hype around the Sierra, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has caught the consumer attention considering the availability of the car at its price point.

How do two of the newest entrants in the compact SUV space fare against each other? Let’s find out:

Tata Sierra vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Dimensions

The Tata Sierra measures 4,340 mm in length, 1,841 mm in width and 1,715 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,730 mm.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, on the other hand, measures 4,360 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width and 1,655 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm.

Tata Sierra vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Engine and Transmission

The new Tata Sierra is offered with three engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine. The 1.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 104.55 bhp and 145 Nm of torque while the 1.5L four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 158.81 bhp and 255 Nm of torque. In addition to that, the 1.5L turbo diesel engine produces 116.38 bhp and up to 280 Nm of torque. The 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 1.5L turbo petrol is available with a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission and the 1.5L diesel is available with six-speed manual transmission and six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, on the other hand, is powered by two different drivetrains: a petrol engine and a strong hybrid petrol engine. The former will be equipped with a K15C petrol engine producing 101.6 bhp and 139 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. In addition to the petrol variant, the SUV gets CNG which puts out 99.2 bhp and 137.1 Nm of torque in petrol mode and 86.6 bhp and 121.5 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the petrol strong hybrid variant of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is powered by a 91.1 bhp and 122 Nm of torque from the petrol engine with the electric motor producing 79.12 bhp and 141 Nm of torque, paired with an e-CVT transmission.

Tata Sierra vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Features

The Tata Sierra comes packed with safety features like Level 2 ADAS with over 22 safety features, HUD, 360-degree camera, six airbags, ESP, hill ascent and descent control, emergency SOS features, ISOFIX points, all four disc brakes and more. In addition to that, it packs dual-zone climate control, auto dimming IRVM, Harman sound system with 12 JBL Black speakers and SonicShaft soundbar, triple screen setup on the front dashboard consisting of a digital instrument cluster, digital infotainment system and passenger infotainment screen, 65W front and rear USB type-C ports, wireless charging, front seats with extendable thigh support, six way power adjustable electronic seats, ventilated front seats, sliding front armrest, rear AC vents, Air Purifier, rear window sunshades, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tailgate with gesture control and much more.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is no pushover when it comes to features as it boasts features including a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, powered tailgate with gesture control, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 8-way driver powered seat adjustment, head-up display, wireless charger with active cooling, push button start, cabin air filter, rear AC vents, front sliding armrest, cruise control, paddle shifters, keyless entry and go, drive modes, terrain modes and Level 2 ADAS, among others.

Tata Sierra vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Price

The Tata Sierra has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 11.49 lakh, while the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the former and has been priced at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).