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Grand Vitara vs Sierra

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Grand Vitara
Price Range

₹10.77 lakh – ₹19.77 lakh

Mileage

19.2 - 27.97 km/l

Petrol / CNG / Hybrid • 35 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Sierra

Sierra
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹11.49 lakh – ₹21.59 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 59 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Grand Vitara takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in overall balance and value. While Sierra remains a capable contender, Grand Vitara offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Grand Vitara

Not published

6

Sierra

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Grand Vitara

103 PS

139 Nm

Sierra

106.5 PS

145 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Grand Vitara

19.2 - 27.97 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Sierra

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Listed items₹2,54,345
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,54,345
Tata Motors

Sierra

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹15,700(Sierra lower)

Delta

1462 cc • Manual • 21.11 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹12.15 lakh

Smart Plus L

1498 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹11.99 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Grand Vitara
Sierra
Engine TypeDiffers
Grand Vitara:1462 cc, 1490 cc
Sierra:1497 cc, 1498 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Grand Vitara:103 PS
Sierra:106.5 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Grand Vitara:139 Nm
Sierra:145 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Grand Vitara:Manual, Automatic, e-CVT
Sierra:Manual, DCT, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Grand Vitara:Petrol, CNG, Hybrid
Sierra:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Grand Vitara:19.2 - 27.97 km/l
Sierra:—
Grand Vitara
Sierra
Seating
Grand Vitara:5 seats
Sierra:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Grand Vitara:210 mm
Sierra:205 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Grand Vitara:—
Sierra:622 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Grand Vitara:45 litres
Sierra:50 litres
Body Type
Grand Vitara:SUV
Sierra:SUV
Grand Vitara
Sierra
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Grand Vitara:—
Sierra:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Grand Vitara:6
Sierra:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Sierra has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Grand Vitara is not published.