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Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Which Compact SUV Should You Buy?
The Brezza starts about ₹2.5 lakh lower and already has a five-star Bharat NCAP rating. The new Bayon is bigger, with a 505-litre boot and more tech at the top. We compare the two to find which gives you more for your money.
The Hyundai Bayon went on sale on 26 October 2026 at ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom), and it lands right in Maruti Suzuki Brezza territory. The Brezza was updated in July 2026 with a new 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine alongside its 1.5-litre petrol and CNG options, and it is priced from ₹7,50,000 to ₹13,71,000.
Both are five-seat petrol SUVs, but they are built very differently. The Brezza is a sub-4-metre SUV with three engines to choose from. The Bayon is 25 cm longer, has one engine and spends its money on space and technology. We compare price, engines, space, features and safety, then pick the better buy.
Bayon vs Brezza at a glance
- ₹7.50 LBrezza starts at
- ₹9.99 LBayon starts at
- 505 LBayon boot space
- 5 starsBrezza, Bharat NCAP
In short, the two cars win in different places:
- Brezza for value: It is cheaper at every price point, its automatic costs ₹3.24 lakh less than the Bayon's, and it offers a factory CNG option.
- Brezza for choice: Three engines (1.0-litre turbo, 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre CNG) against the Bayon's one.
- Bayon for space: It is 250 mm longer, with a 100 mm longer wheelbase, a 505-litre boot and 205 mm of ground clearance.
- Bayon for top-end tech: Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, dual 12.3-inch curved screens and Bose audio are only on the Bayon.
Price: the Brezza costs less at every step
The Brezza starts ₹2,49,900 below the Bayon, and the gap grows as you go up. The fully loaded Brezza ZXi+ automatic costs ₹13,71,000, which is less than the Bayon HX 5 iVT, the cheapest Bayon automatic. Pink cells show the better deal.
| Price point | Hyundai Bayon | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹9,99,900 (HX 2 MT) | ₹7,50,000 (LXi Turbo MT) |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹13,84,800 (HX 5 iVT) | ₹10,61,000 (VXi AT) |
| Cheapest with a sunroof | ₹11,79,900 (HX 3+ MT) | ₹9,95,000 (ZXi Turbo MT) |
| CNG option | Not offered | ₹9,40,000 to ₹11,76,000 |
| Top variant | ₹17,99,900 (HX 10 iVT) | ₹13,71,000 (ZXi+ AT dual tone) |
Ex-showroom prices. Bayon prices as reported at launch by TimesDrive (27 Oct 2026). Confirm the latest price with your dealer.
Engine, gearbox and mileage
The Bayon has one engine: a 1.5-litre petrol making 115 PS and 143.8 Nm, with a 6-speed manual or an iVT automatic from the HX 5 up. The Brezza gives you three: a 1.0-litre turbo petrol (110 PS, 170 Nm, manual only), a 1.5-litre Smart Hybrid petrol (103 PS, 139 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque-converter automatic, and a 1.5-litre petrol-CNG (88 PS, 121.5 Nm in CNG mode).
| Specification | Hyundai Bayon | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L petrol | 1.0L turbo petrol, 1.5L petrol, 1.5L petrol-CNG |
| Max power | 115 PS | 110 PS (turbo), 103 PS (1.5L), 88 PS (CNG) |
| Max torque | 143.8 Nm | 170 Nm (turbo), 139 Nm (1.5L), 121.5 Nm (CNG) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual, iVT automatic (HX 5 and above) | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (1.5L petrol) |
| Claimed mileage | Not yet published | 20.47 km/l (turbo MT), 21.09 km/l (1.5L MT), 20.17 km/l (AT), 26.90 km/kg (CNG) |
| Fuel tank | 43 litres | 48 litres |
The Bayon's 1.5-litre is the stronger naturally aspirated engine, with 12 PS more than the Brezza's 1.5-litre. Its iVT adds Dash Boost Mode and paddle shifters.
The Brezza turbo has the most torque here, 170 Nm, which helps when overtaking, but it comes only with a manual gearbox.
If you drive a lot, the Brezza CNG at 26.90 km/kg will cost the least to run. Hyundai has not yet published an official mileage figure for the Bayon, so we cannot compare fuel costs for the two petrol automatics yet.
Size and space: the Bayon is the bigger car
| Dimension | Hyundai Bayon | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,245 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm (with roof rails) | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Boot space | 505 litres | 328 litres |
The Bayon is 250 mm longer and its wheelbase is 100 mm longer, so there is more room for rear passengers and luggage. Its 505-litre boot holds 177 litres more than the Brezza's, which matters on family trips. The Brezza is 80 mm taller, and because it is under 4 metres long it is easier to park on crowded city streets.
Features and technology
The top Bayon has more technology than any Brezza. At the same price, though, the Brezza usually gives you more.
| Feature | Hyundai Bayon | Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch (HX 3 and above), dual 12.3-inch curved screens (HX 10) | 7-inch (VXi, ZXi), 10.1-inch (ZXi+) |
| Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | HX 3 and above | VXi and above |
| Sunroof | Electric (HX 3+, HX 5), panoramic (HX 6 and above) | Electric (ZXi, ZXi+) |
| Ventilated front seats | HX 8 and above | ZXi+ |
| 360-degree camera | HX 8 and above | ZXi+ |
| Connected car tech | Bluelink and OTA updates (HX 5 and above), generative AI voice assistant (HX 10) | Next Gen Suzuki Connect with e-Call, Alexa and OTA updates (ZXi+) |
| Premium audio | Bose (HX 10) | ARKAMYS (ZXi+) |
| ADAS | SmartSense Level 2 Pro (HX 10) | Blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert only |
This is where the Brezza's value shows. The Brezza ZXi+ automatic, at ₹13,55,000, already has ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and the 10.1-inch screen. To get ventilated seats and a surround camera with an automatic Bayon, you need the HX 8 iVT at ₹16,53,900, almost ₹3 lakh more.
Safety
Both cars come with six airbags, stability control and hill hold. The Bayon also gets a roll-over sensor and TPMS as standard on every variant, and the Brezza has ISOFIX mounts, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors across the range.
The big difference is crash testing. The Brezza has scored five stars in Bharat NCAP. The Bayon has not been tested yet. Hyundai says its platform is engineered for five-star Indian safety standards, but there is no official result. On the other hand, only the Bayon offers Level 2 ADAS, with features such as Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist on the HX 10.
Variant vs variant at the same budget
Here is how the two compare at the budgets most buyers shop at.
Around ₹10 lakh: Brezza VXi vs Bayon HX 2 ₹9,31,000 vs ₹9,99,900
Verdict: Brezza VXi. It is cheaper and has a touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which the Bayon HX 2 does not.
The HX 2 has six airbags, ESC, LED projector headlamps and rear AC vents, but no touchscreen or reversing camera. Those arrive on the HX 3 at ₹10,89,900.
Around ₹12 lakh: Brezza ZXi AT vs Bayon HX 3+ ₹11,85,000 vs ₹11,79,900
Verdict: Brezza ZXi AT if you want an automatic. Bayon HX 3+ if you want the bigger boot and screen.
For about the same money, the Brezza ZXi gives you an automatic gearbox, a sunroof, smart key and alloy wheels. The Bayon HX 3+ is manual only, but has a sunroof, R17 wheels, the 10.25-inch touchscreen and the 505-litre boot.
Automatic, around ₹13.5 lakh: Brezza ZXi+ AT vs Bayon HX 5 iVT ₹13,55,000 vs ₹13,84,800
Verdict: Brezza ZXi+ AT for features. Bayon HX 5 iVT for space.
The Brezza ZXi+ has ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, the 10.1-inch screen with Alexa, 64-colour ambient lighting and a wireless charger, and it costs ₹29,800 less. The Bayon HX 5 iVT has automatic climate control, cruise control, Bluelink, a wireless charger and a much bigger boot.
Above ₹14 lakh: only the Bayon ₹13,56,900 to ₹17,99,900
Verdict: Bayon HX 6 to HX 10, if your budget allows.
The Brezza range stops at ₹13,71,000. Above that, the Bayon adds a panoramic sunroof (HX 6), ventilated seats and a surround camera (HX 8), and Level 2 ADAS, Bose audio and dual curved screens (HX 10).
Our verdict at a glance
BUY THE BREZZA IF
Brezza
₹7,50,000 to ₹13,71,000
• Your budget is under ₹12 lakh
• You want CNG or a cheaper automatic
• You want a five-star Bharat NCAP rating
OUR VALUE PICK
Brezza ZXi+ AT
₹13,55,000
• Ventilated seats, 360-degree camera
• 10.1-inch screen, Alexa, Suzuki Connect
• ₹29,800 less than the Bayon HX 5 iVT
BUY THE BAYON IF
Bayon HX 5
₹12,44,900 MT · ₹13,84,800 iVT
• You need the 505-litre boot
• You want more rear legroom
• You want ADAS or a panoramic sunroof (higher variants)
Whichever you choose, you get six airbags, a 1.5-litre petrol engine and the choice of a manual or an automatic.
So the decision comes down to budget and space, not safety basics or performance.
Bayon or Brezza: which should you buy?
For most buyers, the Brezza is the better value. It starts ₹2.5 lakh lower, its cheapest automatic is ₹3.24 lakh cheaper than the Bayon's, it offers CNG, and it has already scored five stars in Bharat NCAP. The top ZXi+ has nearly every feature most families need.
Buy the Bayon if space matters most. Its 505-litre boot, longer wheelbase and 205 mm ground clearance make it the better car for long family trips, and the top variants have features the Brezza does not offer, such as Level 2 ADAS and a panoramic sunroof. If you choose the Bayon, see our guide to the best-value Bayon variant before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Bayon or the Maruti Brezza?
The Brezza. It starts at ₹7,50,000, against ₹9,99,900 for the Bayon (ex-showroom).
Which has more boot space?
The Bayon, with 505 litres against the Brezza's 328 litres.
Which is the cheapest automatic?
The Brezza VXi AT at ₹10,61,000. The cheapest Bayon automatic is the HX 5 iVT at ₹13,84,800.
Does the Hyundai Bayon come with CNG?
No. The Bayon is petrol only. The Brezza offers a factory-fitted CNG kit with a claimed 26.90 km/kg.
Which is safer, the Bayon or the Brezza?
The Brezza has a five-star Bharat NCAP rating. The Bayon has not been crash-tested yet, but it has six airbags as standard and Level 2 ADAS on the HX 10.
Which is more powerful?
The Bayon's 1.5-litre makes 115 PS. The Brezza's 1.0-litre turbo makes 110 PS but has more torque: 170 Nm against 143.8 Nm.
Final word
Choose the Brezza if you want the most features for your money, lower running costs or an automatic under ₹12 lakh. Choose the Bayon if you need a bigger boot and more rear space and can spend ₹12.5 lakh or more. Test-drive both, because the Bayon's extra size is easiest to judge in person.
