Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara is priced at ₹1,972,400. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1462 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 139Nm @ 4300rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.76 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | Self-charging (no plug-in required) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1675 - 1735 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 210 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1180 – 1280 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2600 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 |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) |
| 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 / Premium Fabric / Leatherette |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic (select variants) |
| 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 |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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