The Hyundai Bayon directly rivals the Maruti Victoris in the mid-size SUV segment, with both offering petrol engines paired with manual and automatic gearboxes. This makes their claimed mileage figures worth comparing. The Victoris also gets hybrid and CNG powertrain options, although the Bayon is set to add the latter option in January 2027. Before comparing their mileage figures, let us look at how they stack up in terms of powertrain specs.
Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Victoris: Powertrain specs
Both SUVs get 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, but the Bayon produces 12hp and 5Nm more than the Victoris. The Bayon gets a 6-speed manual and a CVT, while the Maruti offers a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. However, the Victoris also offers the choice of all-wheel drive (AWD) with its petrol engine, something that the Bayon doesn’t offer. A hybrid option is also absent from the Bayon lineup.
With the powertrain details covered, let’s compare the fuel-efficiency figures claimed by the respective carmakers.
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Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Victoris: Claimed mileage figures
*According to internal sources.
In terms of claimed fuel efficiency, the Victoris has a clear advantage over the Bayon. The Victoris manual returns 3.98kpl more than the Bayon, while its automatic version has a 2.46kpl advantage.
Hyundai has yet to share the Bayon CNG's technical details. It remains to be seen how it will compare with the Victoris CNG MT, which has a claimed mileage of 27.02km/kg. It's also unclear whether the Bayon CNG will get an automatic gearbox, an option that the Victoris CNG does not offer. The Victoris hybrid has the highest claimed mileage here at 28.65kpl.
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It should be noted that real-world mileage will vary depending on road conditions, driving style and other factors.
Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Victoris: Prices
The Bayon manual is relatively more affordable at the entry level, priced at Rs 10 lakh, which is Rs 50,000 less. However, the Victoris makes up for this with a more accessible top-spec petrol manual trim at Rs 15.48 lakh, undercutting the equivalent Bayon by Rs 1.17 lakh.
The Victoris' front-wheel-drive automatic variants are also cheaper than the Bayon's by up to Rs 57,000. As mentioned before, those looking for CNG or hybrid powertrains will have to opt for the Victoris.
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