All comparisons
BYD Sealion 7 vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 7,800,000 vs NPR 5,899,000
The verdict
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 19 lakh — about 24% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara carries 30 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The BYD Sealion 7 is electric and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The BYD Sealion 7 has an independent crash rating; the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7 | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 7,800,000 | ★NPR 5,899,000 |
| Power | ★230 kW (313 hp) | 116 hp |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh (Blade LFP) | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 482 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★380 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | ★210 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is cheaper at NPR 5,899,000 against NPR 7,800,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — which is better for Nepali roads?
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 19 lakh — about 24% of the more expensive car's price.