Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Hyundai Grand i10 Nios? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 5.81 Lakh ex-showroom for HX2 (Petrol) and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts Rs 5.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Grand i10 Nios has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Grand i10 Nios has a mileage of 27 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Exter Vs Grand i10 Nios

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
On Road Price	Rs.10,85,176^*	Rs.9,12,958^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Hyundai Exter
HX10 AMT DT
9.65 Lakh^*
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Asta AMT
8.09 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	HX10 AMT DT	Asta AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.10,85,176^*	Rs.9,12,958^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.20,645/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.17,718/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.48,254	Rs.42,528
User Rating	4.6 Based on 44 Reviews	4.4 Based on 258 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.2,944
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Basic Information

Variant

HX10 AMT DT

Asta AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.10,85,176^*

Rs.9,12,958^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.20,645/month

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Rs.17,718/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.48,254

Rs.42,528

User Rating

4.6

Based on 44 Reviews

4.4

Based on 258 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.2,944

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82bhp@6000rpm	82bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Smart auto AMT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

113.8Nm@4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Smart auto AMT

5-Speed AMT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	160
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	15

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3830	3815
Width (mm)	1723	1680
Height (mm)	1643	1520
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2450
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	391	260

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Tray more	Dashcam more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp	-
Additional Features	- more	Rear parcel tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	3.5
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Titanium Black MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteRanger KhakiEcotronic GreyGolden BronzeEcotronic-Grey MatteTitanium BlackRanger Khaki With Black Roof+4 MoreExter Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverTitan Grey MatteAtlas WhiteTitan GreyAqua TealTitanium Black+2 MoreGrand i10 Nios Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	Alloy	-
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	15

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	Bluelink	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	8
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	4
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Exter
- Design: Subtle updates like the new grille, alloys and wing-type spoiler keep the Exter looking fresh without losing its distinct identity
- Cabin: New dual-tone Navy & Grey theme, metal pedals and improved materials make the interior feel more premium and youthful
- Strong package with 6 airbags as standard, ESC, HAC and over 45 safety features for added peace of mind
- Spacious cabin, 391-litre boot and smart dual-cylinder CNG layout that retains usable luggage space
- Refinement: The only 4-cylinder engine in the segment delivers smoother and more refined performance than rivals
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- Easy to drive: Compact dimensions, light steering, and smooth and refined engine
- Packs all the necessary features: touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, auto AC, cruise control and power windows
- Space and practicality: Adequate space and storage options for a family of four

Hyundai Exter
- Performance: Engine is smooth but not exciting, no option of a turbo-petrol
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- Limited powertrain options: No 1-litre turbo-petrol engine; no diesel motor too
- Not fun or exciting to drive
- ISOFIX seat anchors should not be limited to the top-spec variant

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