Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 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 | 12V |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Fabric |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | — |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED |
| Fog Lamps | — | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
