Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Brezza Automatic: The Familial Feud!

In the latest installment of Zig’s performance and ‘kitna deti hai’ comparo, we lineup the Grand Vitara mild-hybrid and the Brezza automatics. Though one might be a compact SUV and the other, a sub-four-metre SUV, there is a lot in common between these two underneath their skin. They are based on the same platform and utilise the same 103PS 1.5-litre petrol engine and six-speed auto ‘box. 

So which one is quicker and sips the least amount of petrol? Well, let’s find out. 

Performance Test 

Lights out and away we go. Both models get away from the line well and despite putting out the same amount of power, it’s the Grand Vitara that managed to trump the Brezza in the nought to 100kmph dash. Even during the roll-on acceleration test, the Brezza was a tenth of a second slower than the Grand Vitara. These differences are so miniscule that one might not even feel it on the open road. 

*Tested in wet conditions

While these figures are borderline acceptable for the Brezza, they paint a dull picture for the Grand Vitara. Both SUVs have competitors with turbo-petrol engines which are much quicker and hence feel a lot more effortless to drive. 

Also Read: Maruti Grand Vitara Mild Hybrid And Strong Hybrid Put Through Its Paces

Fuel Efficiency Test

Once again, like the performance comparison, things are very close when it comes to fuel efficiency. In fact, in town, the larger Grand Vitara managed to marginally trounce the Brezza by almost 0.2kmpl. However, things were vice versa on the highway, where the Brezza bettered the Grand Vitara by 1.5kmpl. We suspect the difference in tuning of these engines could be the reason for this outcome. 

This is one place where both SUVs redeem themselves. Yes, the performance sits at the bottom end of the segment, but Maruti, sticking true to its customer values, is offering better fuel efficiency. 

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Honda City: Which Hybrid Is Quicker And More Frugal?

Price And Verdict

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In the confines of this test, the Grand Vitara betters the Brezza in three out of four aspects, and that’s why it wins this test. The difference however, is marginal. But to know how these models fare on other parameters, you can check out our detailed space and practicality report in our sister portal, CarDekho.