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