Honda Elevate vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

Petrol ADV Edition CVT

16.78 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Strong Hybrid Alpha+ (O) AT

19.62 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1490 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

CVT
CVT

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121hp at 6600 rpm
92.45hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

145Nm at 4300 rpm
122Nm at 3800-4800

Motor Type

–
AC Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

–
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Combined Max Power

–
116hp

Max Motor Power

–
80hp

Max Motor Torque

–
141Nm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

16.92 kmpl
27.97 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.6 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.1 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

10.85 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

24.22 kmpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
23.77 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
20.39 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Nonindependent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.2 m
5.4 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Discs

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
4345 mm

Width

1790 mm
1795 mm

Height

1650 mm
1645 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1258 kg
1285 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

458 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Driving Modes

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Remote Locking

Electric Tailgate Release

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

12 Volt Port

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Third Row AC Vents

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Vanity Mirror

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Safety

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Side Airbag

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

–

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Rollover Protection System

–

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Washer/Wiper

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Exterior

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Scuff Plates

Stop Lamp

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Connected LED

Illuminated Logo

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Massage Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Speakers

8
4

Steering Audio Controls

Voice Commands

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

AUX Input

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

SOS Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Phone App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Smart Drive Information

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Driving Analytics

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Geo Fence

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am planning to buy a car for my family, with comfort for my ageing parents as the main priority. I don't like the rubber-band effect of CVTs, although I found it less noticeable in the Honda Elevate. Because of this, I have ruled out the Seltos and Creta. I would like to know how the performance and comfort of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara compare with the Elevate, especially since the Grand Vitara gets a torque-converter gearbox. I also do a lot of spirited highway driving and need strong performance for overtaking. My maximum budget is Rs 19 lakh on-road. Which one would you suggest?

•1w

Which of the three would be most suitable for cross-country trips involving a mix of smooth, average and bad roads: the Honda Elevate CVT, Maruti Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid AT, or Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 AT? My key criteria are reliability and safety, ride quality, and fatigue-free driving. I am also considering a few potential downsides: the NVH levels of the Elevate, the long-term reliability of the Smart Hybrid battery in the Grand Vitara, although this is not a deal-breaker, and the possibility of EPC-related faults in the Taigun. I would appreciate some expert advice on which of these three would be the best overall choice for my requirements.

•4w

I am currently driving an 11-year-old Honda Brio manual in Pune and am looking to upgrade to a naturally aspirated petrol automatic SUV with either a CVT or torque-converter automatic. I do not want a sunroof, and the budget is under Rs 18 lakh. My daily running is around 10-12km, with occasional weekend drives and one or two annual trips of around 500-600km. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta AT and Honda Elevate VX CVT, although the Elevate does come with a sunroof. Most of the driving will be in the city. Between the two, which would be more fuel-efficient, particularly with E20 petrol, offer good ride quality, and be reliable and easy to maintain over the next 10-15 years? Are there any other vehicles worth considering? I am not interested in EVs or petrol DCT/DSG powertrains. Thank you.

•9w

With average run of 500 kms per month, I want a petrol car manual. Which one will be better Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or Honda Elevate.

•10w

How is the taigun highline automatic. Between, Honda elevate , Skoda kushaq and Grand vitara . Looking for automatic option