Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai Exter and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Hyundai Exter comes in 19 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹5.81 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HX2, costs ₹5.81 Lakh, while the top-end variant, HX10 AMT DT, is priced at ₹9.61 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes in 9 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹5.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Sigma, costs ₹5.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Alpha AMT, is priced at ₹9.17 Lakh.

Specification	Hyundai Exter	Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price	₹5.81 Lakh	₹5.99 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol	1197 cc 1.2 L K Series Engine Petrol
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed
Mileage	-	22.35 kmpl

Price

₹5.81 Lakh

₹5.99 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol

1197 cc 1.2 L K Series Engine Petrol

Transmission

5-Speed

Mileage

22.35 kmpl

Hyundai Exter

₹ 5.81 Lakh

HX2

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

₹ 5.99 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

82bhp@6000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

113.8Nm@4000rpm

113Nm@4400rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

22.35 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1410 kg

Height

1643 mm

1500 mm

Kerb Weight

925-955 kg Kg

Length

3830 mm

3990 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2520 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

391 Litres

318 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

165/70 R14

185/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

14 Inch

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Not Available

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Car Key

Not Available

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Headlamp Washers

Not Available

Led Drls

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Hyundai Exter - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹4,64,480

Interest: 9.5%

₹44,126

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,16,120

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹9,755/month

Maruti Suzuki Baleno - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹4,79,120

Interest: 9.5%

₹45,516

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,19,780

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹10,062/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Hyundai Exter

Standard six airbags and comprehensive safety package across variants.
Refined four-cylinder petrol engine for smooth performance.

Things We Like in Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Six airbags come standard on every variant, including the base model.
360-degree camera with Approaching Object Detection and steering-linked dynamic gridlines is segment-first.

Things We Don't Like in Hyundai Exter

No major mechanical upgrades or new powertrain choices.
Feature additions are incremental rather than revolutionary.

Things We Don't Like in Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Rear brakes are drum units rather than discs, a notable limitation.
The CNG variant is restricted to a single 5-speed manual transmission.

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