Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced at ₹369,899. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10's 998 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 50.4 kW@5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | Standard 12V car battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front‑Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 27 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5‑speed |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 24.90 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 214 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1210 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 740–757 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Collapsible/adjustable steering column |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | Semi‑digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Manual adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front power windows on most trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Fabric seats |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | — |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | — |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Halogen headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | Standard halogen combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 145/80 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 airbags standard |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black |
