Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| 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 | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Available on select trims |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | — | Yes on Higher trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | — |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on selected items |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Available on higher trims |
| 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 | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |











