Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Which offers more value?

Both the Brezza compact and the Victoris midsize SUVs are sold via Maruti Arena showrooms, with the latter serving as the current flagship. Compare their fully loaded versions and the Victoris is bound to have the edge. The more interesting question, though, is what happens when you bring things closer. In this feature, we pitch the top-spec Brezza against the mid-spec Victoris to see how the two stack up when the price gap narrows. We compare features, powertrain options and pricing, before wrapping up with a clear verdict on which of the two makes more sense for your garage.

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Specs

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Engine, gearbox and mileage
Arena SUV	Brezza	Victoris
Trim	ZXI+	VXI
Engine	1.5L petrol	1.5L hybrid | 1.5L petrol | 1.5L CNG
Cylinder count	4	3 | 4 | 4
Power	103hp	116hp (engine + e-motor) | 103hp | 88hp
Torque	139Nm	122Nm (engine) + 141Nm (e-motor) | 139Nm | 122Nm
Gearbox	5MT/ 6AT	eCVT | 5MT/ 6AT | 5MT
Brand claimed mileage	17.80kpl/ 19.80kpl	28.65kpl | 21.18kpl/ 21.06kpl | 27.02km/kg
Drive layout	FWD	FWD

Maruti's 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol mill is common between the two, with identical power and torque outputs and transmission choices. Despite that, the K15C mill delivers relatively better claimed fuel efficiency figures in the larger Victoris. It also has the advantages of CNG (with a space saving underbody tank) and strong hybrid powertrain options, the latter offering the highest 28.65kpl mileage. While the Victoris VXI petrol misses out on an AWD system, it can be optioned with the top-spec trims.

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Features

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Exterior
Arena SUV	Brezza	Victoris
Trim	ZXI+	VXI
Projector headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic headlights	Yes	No
Tail-lights	LED	LED
Connected tail-lights	No	Yes
Front fog lamps	LED	Not available
Wheels	Alloy, 16 inch	Steel with cover, 17 inch
Electrically adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Electrically foldable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Rear defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear wiper and washer	Yes	No

In this comparison, the top-spec Maruti Brezza comes across as the more feature-rich option, packing in LED projector headlights, fog lamps, alloy wheels and a sunroof. By contrast, the mid-spec Victoris misses out on some genuinely useful bits, including fog lamps and a rear wiper and washer. Here's urging Maruti to make them standard.

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Interior
Arena SUV	Brezza	Victoris
Trim	ZXI+	VXI
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	9-inch	7-inch
Wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Speakers + tweeters	4 + 2	2 + 2
Driver's display	Analogue + TFT	10.25-inch digital (hybrid) | analogue + TFT (petrol, CNG)
Head-up display	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes
Ambient lights	Yes	No
Wireless charger	Yes	Yes
Cruise control	Yes	Yes
Height adjustable driver's seat	Yes	Yes
Cooled glove box	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes
Push button engine start/ stop	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes
Front sliding armrest with storage	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes
Rear charging ports	Type A and C	2 x Type C

Inside, the Maruti Victoris trails the Brezza with a smaller touchscreen, fewer speakers, and no ambient lighting and cooled glovebox. Where it does pull ahead is the fully digital 10.25-inch driver’s display, though offered exclusively on the hybrid version; this unit is even larger than the Brezza’s 9-inch touchscreen.

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Safety
Arena SUV	Brezza	Victoris
Trim	ZXI+	VXI
NCAP rating	Current model not tested yet	5 stars at both BNCAP, GNCAP
Airbags	6	6
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	No	Yes
ABS with EBD	Yes	Yes
ESP	Yes	Yes
Parking brake	Manual	Electronic (petrol AT), manual (petrol MT, CNG, hybrid)
Traction control	No	Yes
Hill-hold assist	Yes	Yes
3-point seatbelts for all passengers	Yes	Yes
Auto-dimming IRVM	Yes	Yes

Safety is a clear strength of the Victoris, which has secured a 5-star crash test safety rating in both Bharat and Global NCAP new car assessment programs (NCAPs). The previous-generation Brezza scored four stars at GNCAP, while the current model is yet to be tested. For context, both generations of the Brezza are based on the same Global-C platform, though Maruti now refers to it as the TECT platform.

Beyond crash ratings, both SUVs come with six airbags, ABS and three-point seatbelts as standard. The Victoris adds TPMS and traction control, while the Brezza counters with a 360-degree camera system.

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Prices and verdict

Maruti Brezza ZXI+ vs Victoris VXI: Ex-showroom prices (in Rs, lakh)
Arena SUV	Brezza	Victoris	Difference
Trim	ZXI+	VXI	-
Petrol MT	11.51	11.80	0.29
CNG MT	NA	12.80	-
Petrol AT	12.86	13.36	0.5
Hybrid eCVT	NA	16.38	-

Between the Brezza ZXI+ and the Victoris VXI, our pick is the former. It offers a richer feature list and is more affordable in both petrol manual and automatic forms. While the Victoris has a larger footprint, the Brezza does not lag behind on space. In our review, the compact SUV impressed with its roomy cabin. It does miss out on hybrid and CNG options, though the latter powertrain option is available on the ZXI variant below at a lower price, with some feature compromises. Choosing the Victoris hybrid also means paying a steep premium, Rs 4.58 lakh more than the Brezza petrol manual and Rs 3.02 lakh over the automatic.

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