Honda Elevate vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda Elevate and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Honda Elevate price is Rs. 11.64 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price is Rs. 10.77 Lakh. The Honda Elevate is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in 1462 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Elevate provides the mileage of 15.31 kmpl and Grand Vitara provides the mileage of 21.11 kmpl.

Elevate SV Petrol Manual vs Grand Vitara Sigma 2WD Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Elevate	Grand Vitara
Price	Rs. 11.64 Lakh	Rs. 10.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1462 cc
Power	119 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Honda Elevate

SV Petrol Manual

Rs. 11.64 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Sigma 2WD Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.77 Lakh

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Honda Elevate

SV Petrol Manual

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Sigma 2WD Petrol 1.5L Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC	K15C
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	139 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 15.31 kmpl	ARAI: 21.11 kmpl \| User Reported: 19 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	612	950
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.2	5.4
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (JNCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front Only (Foldable)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	2
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Driver (With Pinch Guard) Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric	Manual
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity	Smart Watch Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)	Dual Tone (Black + Bordeaux with Silver Accents)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Connected Car App
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Analog
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Platinum White Pearl	Arctic White
	Lunar Silver Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

12 Ratings

4.5/5

42 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.4Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Honda Elevate – Ek Bharosemand aur Stylish SUV

Honda Elevate ek aisi car hai jo pehli nazar mein hi pasand aa jaati hai. Iska bold aur clean design road par alag hi presence banata hai. Front look strong hai aur overall body proportion kaafi balanced lagta hai, jo ise ek proper SUV feel deta hai. Driving experience ki baat karein to Elevate ka performance kaafi smooth aur comfortable hai. Chahe city traffic ho ya highway drive, steering control aur suspension dono confidence dete hain. Indian roads ke hisaab se iska ground clearance bahut practical hai, is wajah se uneven roads ya speed breakers par bhi koi tension nahi hoti. Interior simple hote hue bhi premium feel deta hai. Cabin kaafi spacious hai, especially rear seats par legroom achha milta hai, jo family ke liye important hota hai. Long drives mein bhi seating comfort bana rehta hai. Boot space bhi sufficient hai, jo daily use aur trips dono ke liye kaam aata hai. Honda Elevate ka engine refined hai aur drive karte waqt unnecessary noise feel nahi hoti. Mileage bhi reasonable hai, jo aaj ke time mein ek bada plus point hai. Safety features aur Honda ki trusted build quality is car ko aur zyada reliable bana dete hain. Overall, Honda Elevate un logon ke liye perfect choice hai jo comfort, safety, performance aur reliability ko ek hi package mein chahte hain. Ye car sirf chalane ke liye nahi, balki daily life ka ek dependable part ban jaati hai.

Incredibly cozy vehicle for sedated drivers

The greatest benefit is fuel efficiency... the incredibly cozy vehicle for sedated drivers...dual tone cabin is stylish... handles bad roads with poise...the dashboard and steering are marvelous.

Used Cars in India

128 Used Elevate

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

588 Used Grand Vitara

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

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Elevate comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4312 mm * 1790 mm * 1650 mm	4345 mm * 1795 mm * 1645 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2650	2600
Kerb Weight Range		1140 - 1185 kg
Gross Weight (kg)		1645

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	458 L	373 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	45

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		Not Applicable
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)		Not Applicable
Charger Connection Type		Not Applicable
Portable EV Charging Cable		Not Applicable

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Optional Grille	Premium Crafted Chrome Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection
Crawl Control