Kia Syros EV vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Which is a Better Pick?
Kia India has officially introduced its second mass-market electric car, the Syros EV and seeing Kia’s prices, the Syros EV will be directly going against the likes of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, which is a segment above. The prices of the top models of both the cars are evenly matched.
Thus we will be doing a detailed comparison of the top of the line models of Kia Syros EV and e Vitara in order to determine, which EV truly deserves your pick.
AdvertisementKia Syros EV Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Kia Syros EV | Maruti e Vitara |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Frunk | 16 | - |
| Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
Winner: Going by the dimensions, the e Vitara is clearly a longer car and comes with a longer wheelbase. However, the Syros EV commands more height and is marginally wider than the e Vitara.
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Kia Syros EV Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Battery & Range
| Technical Specs | Kia Syros EV | Maruti e Vitara |
| Battery Size | 51.4 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Electric Motor | Single Motor, Front | Single Motor, Front |
| Drive Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 171 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 255 | 193 |
| Claimed 0-100 Time | 8.1 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds |
| ARAI Range | 526 | 543 |
Winner: The e Vitara gets a marginally bigger battery and slightly more range than the Syros EV. While the Kia races ahead in 0-100 kph time and produces more torque than the e Vitara.
Kia Syros EV Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Charging & Price
| Charging & Price | Kia Syros EV | Maruti e Vitara |
| 7.4 kW AC Charging (10-100%) | - | 9 Hours |
| 11 kW AC Charging (10-100%) | 4 Hours 50 Mins | - |
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 39 Mins at 100 kW | 45 Mins at 70 kW |
| Price | Rs 20 Lakh | Rs 19.99 Lakh |
| BaaS Price | Rs 7.99 Lakh + 3.3 KM | Rs 14.49 Lakh + Rs 4.39 per KM |
Winner: Comparing the charging, the Kia Syros EV provides much advanced charging as it supports 11 kW AC charging and top up faster at 8.9 hours. It also supports faster DC charging at 100 kW. The Kia Syros EV is also more affordable with the BaaS options as compared to the higher upfront costs of the e Vitara.
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Kia Syros EV Vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Which is a Better Pick?
Kia Syros EV: If you are looking for a tech-focussed EV with more features and advanced charging technology, then opt for Kia Syros EV.
Maruti e Vitara: If you are looking for a bigger battery pack and more range on a single charge, then the e Vitara is worth your investment.
