Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai Exter and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R comes in 11 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹4.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, LXI, costs ₹4.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, ZXI Plus AT Dual tone, is priced at ₹6.95 Lakh.

Specification	Hyundai Exter	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Price	₹5.81 Lakh	₹4.99 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol	998 cc K10C Petrol
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed
Mileage	-	24.35 kmpl

Price

₹5.81 Lakh

₹4.99 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol

998 cc K10C Petrol

Transmission

5-Speed

Mileage

24.35 kmpl

Hyundai Exter

₹ 5.81 Lakh

HX2

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

₹ 4.99 Lakh

LXI

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

82bhp@6000rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

113.8Nm@4000rpm

89Nm@3500rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

998 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Litres

32 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

24.35 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1340 kg

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

165 mm

Height

1643 mm

1675 mm

Kerb Weight

810 kg Kg

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

391 Litres

341 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

165/70 R14

155/80 R13

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Radial & Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

14 Inch

13 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

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking

Not Available

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Not Available

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Roof Antenna

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

In Car Remote Control App

Not Available

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Led Drls

Not Available

Led Taillights

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 Wagon R - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹3,99,120

Interest: 9.5%

₹37,916

Down Payment (20%)

₹99,780

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹8,382/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 Wagon R

CNG variant achieves an ARAI-certified 33.47 km/kg on the manual gearbox.
335-litre boot is among the most generous in the segment.

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 Wagon R

Scored just 1 star for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP 2023.
Child occupant protection rated 0 stars in Global NCAP 2023 testing.

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Hyundai Exter

HX2

₹5.81 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

LXI

₹4.99 Lakh

Hyundai Exter

₹5.81 Lakh

HX2

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

₹4.99 Lakh

LXI

Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R - Which One Should You Buy

Engine and Performance

Performance Specifications

Fuel Specifications

Dimensions and Design

Interior Specifications

Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Safety Features

Interior Features

Comfort & Convenience

Infotainment Features

Exterior Features

Brochure

EMI Cost Comparison

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Hyundai Exter

Things We Like in Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Things We Don't Like in Hyundai Exter

Things We Don't Like in Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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