All comparisons
MG ZS EV vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,299,000 vs NPR 5,899,000
The verdict
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1, with 3 measures tied.
- The MG ZS EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara by Rs 6 lakh — about 10% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara carries 33 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The MG ZS EV 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 MG ZS EV has an independent crash rating; the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | MG ZS EV | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 5,299,000 | NPR 5,899,000 |
| Power | ★99 kW (134 PS) | 116 hp |
| Battery | 51 kWh | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 320 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★280 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 177 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 MG ZS EV or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The MG ZS EV is cheaper at NPR 5,299,000 against NPR 5,899,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
MG ZS EV vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1, with 3 measures tied. The MG ZS EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara by Rs 6 lakh — about 10% of the more expensive car's price.