Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the Hyundai Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 | 12V | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | 5-Speed Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 l | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 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 | Tilt |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) |
| Sunroof | — | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command |
| USB Ports | Yes | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment system) | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | — |
| Headlight | Halogen | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | Highline/Digital |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |
