Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara vs VinFast VF6
Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the e-Vitara after a whole year, now starting at a price of ₹15.99 lakh and goes up to ₹20.01 lakh without BaaS, making it a strong competitor to VinFast VF6, which ranges from ₹17.29 lakh to ₹19.19 lakh. Let’s see how they compare across various specs.
Price and Variants
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:
- Price: ₹15.99 Lakh to ₹20.01 Lakh
- BaaS: ₹10.99 Lakh + ₹3.99/km
- 3 Variants: Delta, Zeta, Alpha
VinFast VF6:
- Price: ₹17.29 Lakh to ₹19.19 Lakh
- 3 Variants: Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity
Battery and Range
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:
- Battery Pack: 49 & 61 kWh
- Max Motor Power: 172 PS
- Peak Torque: 192.5 Nm
- Range: Up to 543 km
- DC fast charging 10-80% in 50 minutes.
VinFast VF6:
- Battery Pack: 59.6 kWh
- Max Motor Power: 203 PS
- Peak Torque: 310 Nm
- Range: Up to 463 km
- DC fast charging 10-70% in 25 minutes.
Verdict: While Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara has more range than Vinfast VF6, VinFast offers a slightly better performance in terms of the motor and significantly lower charging time.
Design, Interior and Technology
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:
- The e-Vitara boasts the signature Nexa “Crafted Futurism” design philosophy, with a bold stance, aerodynamic sculpting, matrix LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The front fascia and smooth rear profile highlights a futuristic yet practical design approach.
- The cabin features a dual-screen digital setup, combining a 10.1-inch infotainment system with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster on a twin-deck floating console.
- Comfort-focused features include ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, and multiple connectivity options. It also features ambient lighting, sunroof with fixed glass, and wireless charger.
- The SUV includes seven airbags, all-disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and collision mitigation features.
VinFast VF6:
- Sleek eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs paired with projector-type split LED headlights, closed-off honeycomb grille for improved aerodynamics, smooth character lines and muscular wheel arches with thick cladding, 18-inch machine-cut, dual-tone alloy wheels
- Dual-zone AC, power-adjustable driver seat, rain-sensing wipers, reverse link ORVM, bezel-less auto-dimming IRVM, premium vegan leather upholstery
- 12.9-inch infotainment screen, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, colored HUD, connected car tech, VV virtual assistant
- 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, TCS, HSA, ROM, ESS, all-disc brakes, AACP, ADAS Level 2
Verdict: Maruti Suzuki has a cockpit like dashboard and decent safety features. VinFast, on the other hand, offers a much more premium experience with the design and comfort of the cabin. It also wins out on the offered features and safety technology.
Drive Modes
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:
- Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
VinFast VF6:
- Lifestyle Modes: Pet Mode (for furry companions), Camp Mode (for outdoor adventures)
- The unique piano-inspired gear selector with dedicated drive modes, electronic parking brake and auto-hold adds a touch of sophistication to the cabin.
Final Verdict
Maruti Suzuki has been exporting the e-Vitara globally and have had an okay response. It is not a bad car, it just lacks all the things that make the Grand Vitara such a good option for the Indian market. The BaaS option makes this significantly cheaper than VinFast.
VinFast VF6 has undoubtedly taken the country by storm with its highly competitive price and features. It is a solid option for those looking to switch to a reliable EV in the near future. Keep in mind that VinFast is also offering free charging for 3 years at VGreen charging stations (till July 2028) and 3 years of free maintenance.
Ultimately, the choice is yours. Both cars are great for daily usage and are relatively budget friendly.
