Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the Hyundai Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | 5-Speed Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 313 l | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | — |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | 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 via SmartPlay system | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline/Digital |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |











